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Bright Explosion on the Moon

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

On Friday, an object the size of boulder slammed into the moon, exploding in a flash so bright that it could be seen without a telescope.

Tennessee Crop Circle

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

While the mysterious crop circle phenomenon is commonly associated with England, a handful of cases occur in the United States each year. This crop circle, discovered in northeastern Tennessee on May 13th, appears to be the first American case of 2013

Insta-Poll: Eating Insects

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A recent United Nations report has called for the eating of insects to combat world hunger and malnutrition.

Ancient Pyramid Bulldozed

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

An ancient Mayan pyramid in the Central American country of Belize has been bulldozed to make road fill.

Ian's Tinnitus Update

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

In a new essay for the American Tinnitus Association, Ian Punnett shares an update with how he's faring with the troubling chronic ear-ringing condition.

Interviews with Ian

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett's unique new book, "How to Pray..." deals with handling one's relationship with God under trying or difficult circumstances.

3D 'Printed' Gun Made

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

UK newspaper Mail On Sunday has revealed the massive international security risk posed by guns that can be easily produced on today's 3D printers.

'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Astronomers and skygazers from around the world gathered in Australia to witness a dazzling "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Friday.

Sleep Pods Unveiled

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The Abu Dhabi International Airport has debuted cocoon-like sleep pods inside one of its terminals.

'Brazilian Atlantis'

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Geologists have found granite rock samples off the coast of Brazil that were likely part of a continent that sunk into the Atlantic ocean around 100 million years ago.

Author & Metaphysical Teacher Stuart Wilde Dies

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Respected author & metaphysical teacher Stuart Wilde has passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a fatal heart attack.

Emerging Artists 5/5/13

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections.

Solar Plane Lands in Arizona

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A plane powered only by the sun completed an 18-hour flight from San Francisco to Phoenix on Saturday, as part of journey to cross the United States.

Video: Nessie's Cousin?

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A student was recording video for a college project with his friend when something large broke the surface of Lake Foyle in Ireland.

Mysterious Orbs Uncovered

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Hundreds of mysterious metallic orbs have been uncovered buried beneath an ancient pyramid in Mexico City.

George & Granddaughters

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Noory is pictured with his granddaughters,

Saturn's Monstrous Hurricane

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The Cassini spacecraft has returned images of a monstrous hurricane (pictured with color coded clouds) that has been swirling above Saturn's North Pole for years.

Knapp's News 4/28/13

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares some recent items of interest, including his KLAS I-Team report featuring Sunday night's second half guest, Paul Joseph Fronczak...

Aurora and Volcano in Same Shot

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

UK photographer James Appleton captured this incredibly beautiful and rare scene of the Northern Lights together with glowing lava from the Fimmvorduhals volcano in Iceland.

Man Shoots Himself with Harpoon

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A Brazilian man is lucky to be alive after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a harpoon.

The Reynolds Wraith

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

On the 4/25/13 show, Joshua P. Warren reveals an amazing new ghost photo, recently discovered after 42 years in a drawer.

3 Years of the Sun in 3 Minutes

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A time lapse video, created from images taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), depicts three years in the life of the sun in just three minutes.

George at Space Day 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

This past Friday, April 19th, George Noory was the keynote speaker at the 15th annual Space Day event at Jefferson Elementary School in Riverside, Calif.

Atacama Humanoid Report

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Tuesday show guest Dr. Steven Greer has released his report on a tiny, mummified humanoid that was found in the Chilean desert region of Atacama.

Mars Colony Seeks Astronauts

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A private project called Mars One is seeking astronauts to live in a colony (pictured in illustration) on the Red Planet beginning in 2023.

Stonehenge GM Sought

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Update your resumes, Coast fans, because the owners of Stonehenge are looking for a general manager for the revered esoteric landmark.

Hubble Snaps Horsehead Nebula

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

To celebrate 23 years on the job, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has snapped this spectacular view of the Horsehead Nebula.

Ghostly Cell Phone Image

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A woman from Texas was surprised to find a ghostly figure in a photo she captured with her cell phone at Cleveland High School on April 15.

A Colossal Catch

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Australian Alexandra Nuttall's longstanding quest to snare a Pacific blue marlin finally paid off during a fishing trip to Hawaii, where she caught this massive specimen that weighed a stunning 958 pounds

Supervolcano Bigger Than Expected

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

New findings have revealed that the 'supervolcano' magma reservoir underneath Yellowstone is at least 50% larger than previously thought.

Strange New Moth

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Two new moth species have been discovered in Russia. When resting, the insect strikes a unique pose

Auction Dinner with George

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The California Earthquake Authority, KFI AM 640 and the American Red Cross are joining forces to send an urgent message to "Get Prepared California." To raise money for this important cause from now until Friday, April 26 they are auctioning off dinner with George Noory at Morton’s in Burbank.

Lab Grown Kidney

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A laboratory-grown kidney has been successfully transplanted into a rat, and shown some effectiveness at filtering blood.

Video: Minnesota Prayer

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ian shares a video produced by his friend Mary Pawlenty (wife of former governor Tim Pawlenty), affiliated with Minnesota Prayer Breakfasts.

Eternal TV

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett tweeted this as a caption contest. The question was, "Nice of the cemetery to provide satellite TV to those in their eternal rest. What do you suppose their favorite show is?"

MERLIN Timetraks 4/13/13

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Paul Guercio and George Hart have provided several MERLIN Timetraks® to accompany their appearance on the 4/13/13 program.

Video: Shark Surprises Fisherman

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Fisherman Isaac Brumaghim may need a bigger boat after a 400-to-500 pound tiger shark nearly leaped into his kayak as he was reeling in a tuna.

Solar Flare Eruption

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

On April 11th, a large solar flare erupted-- not as big as an X-class flare, but the most powerful so far of 2013.

Mysterious Underwater Structure

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A huge stone structure discovered under the waters of the Sea of Galilee in Israel has archaeologists puzzled.

Black Hole Snacks on Planet

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

For the first time, astronomers have discovered evidence of a black hole partially devouring what may be either a rogue planet or brown dwarf.

Comet ISON Update

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Comet ISON, currently a dim speck near the orbit of Jupiter, could put on a spectacular display as it nears the sun.

George in Burbank Parade

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Noory and producer Tom Danheiser rode in the 32nd annual Burbank on Parade, this past Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Emerging Artists 4/7/13

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections.

Daredevil Balloon Stunt

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A South African adventurer successfully flew across the Atlantic Ocean, from Robben Island to Cape Town, using only giant helium-filled balloons

New Giant Spider Discovered

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Arachnophobes beware. A new species of venomous tarantula has been discovered on the island nation of Sri Lanka, and it's as big as your face.

Brain Scans Reveal Dreams

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Using MRI scans, Japanese researchers were able to predict with 60% accuracy the kinds of images people were seeing in the dream state.

Star-Shaped Cataract

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

After he was punched, an Austrian man developed an odd cataract in the shape of a star in his eye.

Surprising Poll Results

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A new survey of Americans about conspiracies finds that more than half believe a secretive global elite is in the process of setting up a New World Order.

Fred's Strange X-ray

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Fred Lizer's baffling X-ray appears to show a tomato plant growing in his body.

Turkey UFO Material

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Dr. Roger Leir shares material on the Kumburgaz, Turkey UFO sighting.

Knapp's News 3/31/13

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares a number of items that have recently caught his attention including an article about the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.

Robotic 'Jurassic Park' Planned

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has announced plans to build a robotic 'Jurassic Park.'

The 'Wolverine' Frog

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The Republic of Cameroon is home to a rather bizarre species of frog that breaks its own bones to produce claws.

'Fairy Circles' Mystery Solved

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The mystery of strange rings in the desert of Southwest Africa known as "fairy circles," has finally been solved.

Exoskeletons Hit the Market

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Several companies including Lockheed Martin are now selling exoskeletons-- bionic suits that can help workers and soldiers lift heavier loads, as well as enable spinal patients to walk.

Mini-Supernovas Discovered

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A new type of stellar explosion has been discovered that scientists are calling a "mini-supernova" (pictured in the illustration).

Mysterious Pond Circles

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A mysterious set of pond circles, that resemble the pattern of crop circles were recently spotted in Eden, New York.

Knapp's News 3/24/13

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares a number of items that have recently caught his attention including articles on faking a UFO crash, the benefits of red wine, and 'technological unemployment'

Stunning Sun Photos Shot by Amateur

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Streaks of superheated plasma rise from the sun's surface in a stunningly detailed image captured by amateur solar-photographer Dave Tyler from his backyard in High Wycombe, UK

Meteor Streaks Across Night Sky

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Social media sites are aflutter with news of a fireball flying over the Eastern Seaboard of the United States on Friday evening.

Europa's Ice Blades

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Future space missions to Jupiter's moon Europa (known for its frozen ocean that may harbor life) may face an obstacle when trying to land. Scientists believe the moon's surface may contain jagged blades of ice.

Knapp's News 3-17-13

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares a number of items that have recently caught his attention including a mysterious new missing person report.

Bat-Eating Spiders Are Everywhere

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

LiveScience has posted an interesting article by Charles Choi on bat-eating spiders. According to researchers, arachnids with a taste for various bat species can be found on every continent, except Antarctica.

'Cloud Angel' Heralds New Pope

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Residents of South Florida thought it a sign from the heavens when a "cloud angel" appeared in the sky on the day of Pope Francis' selection.

Giant Alien Planets

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Four monster-sized exoplanets have been found orbiting a relatively young star, about 130 light years from Earth.

Giant Snails

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A giant African snail was recently discovered in Brisbane, Australia, and destroyed.

Attack of the Locusts

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Check out a gallery of images showing the locust swarm that recently invaded the Middle East.

Ian's New Book

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett's forthcoming book How to Pray... looks at what to do when things go really wrong, and you have the feeling that God is to blame.

Asteroid Buzzes Earth

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A giant space rock the size of a city block (460-feet long and 210-feet wide) whizzed past the planet on Saturday.

The Unkillable Tardigrade

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

This week NASA selected a photo of one of Earth's weirdest creatures as its Astronomy Picture of the Day.

Europa's Ocean

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

It's been discovered that the huge ocean on Europa likely interacts with the surface of the icy shell that covers it, so scientists may not have to drill far down to investigate it for possible signs of life.

Remains of Giant Camel Discovered

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The fossil remains of a giant camel have been found in the Canadian arctic. The bones, which date back to around 3.5 million years ago, offer the first evidence that camels lived in a climate this far north.

Not Quite the Dark Knight

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Police in Bradford, England were taken aback last week when a man in full Batman regalia delivered a suspected burglar to their station and boasted of successfully collaring the criminal.

George in OM Times Magazine

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Noory is featured on the cover of the latest edition of OM Times Magazine, which also includes a lengthy interview with him about Coast to Coast AM.

Emerging Artists 3/3/13

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections

Photo: Alien Planet Forming

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A photograph of an alien planet in the process of forming has been captured for the very first time by astronomers.

Ice Boulders on Lake Michigan Shore

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Massive ice boulders, estimated to weigh up to 75 pounds each, have washed ashore in northern Michigan.

Beyond Belief Excerpt 5

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

On a recent edition of "Beyond Belief with George Noory," leading spokesperson on the health dangers of genetically modified foods, Jeffrey Smith, talked to George about how GMO corn, which produces its own insecticides, could have unexpected and dangerous effects on the human body

Putting Poppins to the Test

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

In an homage to the beloved children's book Mary Poppins, daredevil base jumper Erik Roner performed a skydive using a patio umbrella

A Marriage Made for Mars?

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A proposed private space venture to mount a manned Mars flyby in 2018 may include an additional historic component: using a married couple as passengers

One Tiny Step

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

English 'micro-artist' Willard Wigan latest creation celebrates the Apollo 11 mission by depicting Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk inside the eye of a needle

Dog Snacks on 109 Stones

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

An outing to the beach nearly turned tragic for one dog in England as, unbeknownst to his owners, the canine managed to make a meal out of over 100 rocks

Knapp's News 2/24/13

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some recent items of interest that have caught George Knapp's attention, including articles about the secret X-37B space plane project, America's zombie infatuation, and major challenges facing the future of science...

'Green Fireball' Blazes Across California Sky

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Dozens of Californians reported seeing a "green fireball" streak across the sky late Thursday in what experts say was a basketball-sized meteor entering Earth's atmosphere.

Bigfoot Sighted Along Neches River

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

David Arceneaux claims to have encountered two Bigfoot-like creatures in Port Neches, Texas.

Huge Sunspot Grows Fast

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A huge sunspot, six times the diameter of the Earth, has formed on the surface of the sun in the last two days.

Bird Invasion in Kentucky

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

In a real-life version of the Hitchcock film The Birds, millions of blackbirds and starlings have descended upon the small town of Hopkinsville, KY this winter.

Ancient Rock Art

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ancient rock art has been uncovered in the Scottish Highlands. It's believed the rocks, which have hollow cup marks carved into them, are between 4,000 to 5,000 years old.

Knapp's News 2/17/13

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares a number of items that have recently caught his attention including the latest details and footage of the Russian meteorite.

A Monstrous Catch

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

This photograph of a gruesome sea creature, said to have come from New Jersey, had the Internet buzzing on Friday as nearly half a million people flocked to see the mysterious and puzzling image

Asteroid Hurtles by Friday

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Asteroid 2012 DA14 which flies by Earth on Friday, will not be in danger of hitting us, but it is making a record-setting close approach.

Lightning Hits St. Peter's Dome

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Hours after Pope Benedict resigned, a lightning bolt was photographed hitting St. Peter's Dome at the Vatican.

Video: It's Raining Spiders in Brazil

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Arachnophobes may want to avoid Santo Antonio da Platna in Brazil. Video posted to YouTube this week shows thousands of rather large spiders suspended from power lines, as if raining down on the city.

Puzzling Martian Object

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered some strange-looking things during its mission on the Red Planet.

Mysterious Purple Spheres

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

In the desert near Tucson, thousands of tiny purple spheres have appeared, isolated from the rest of the terrain.

Pyramid Cluster in Sudan

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

35 small pyramids have been discovered at a site in Sudan. The structures, which date back around 2,000 years, include some with a circle built inside them.

Optical Illusions

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Check out a set of mind-bending optical illusions put together by Gizmodo.com.

Siberian 'Nessie' Discovered?

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

An underwater scanner in Siberia's chilly Lake Labynkyr may have spotted the skeletal remains of a Russian 'sea monster' akin to Nessie.

Emerging Artists 2/3/13

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections.

Video: Amazing Starlings Murmuration

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

A rare phenomenon swirled in skies over Israel when an enormous flock of synchronized birds created what appeared to be a moving black cloud.