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'Joplin' Documentary

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

George Noory provides the narration for a new documentary about the deadly Joplin, MO tornado of one-year ago. The film "Joplin" created by Chip Gubera was recently screened in Columbia, MO. More here.

New Tunguska Evidence

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A research team from Italy believe they have found proof of a meteor crash as the cause of the mysterious Tunguska Event of 1908, in which 1,000 square miles of Siberian forest were devastated.

Video: Surfer Catches 78-foot Wave

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Guinness World Records recently announced that Garrett McNamara caught the biggest wave ever when he rode a monster 78-ft wave off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal, last November.

Easter Island Heads Have Bodies

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

New photos released from the Easter Island Statue Project reveal complete bodies buried beneath the iconic stone heads.

Human 'UFOs'

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Those small objects flying alongside this pair of gliders may appear to be UFOs, but they are actually daring skydivers performing a breathtaking stunt.

Not the 'World's Best Dad'

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A Romanian man was arrested and fined for driving down the highway with his four children riding in the open trunk of the car.

John Long Robot Photos

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

For his appearance on the 5/14/12 edition of the program, John Long sent us some images of his autonomous robots Madeleine (seen here) and the Tadros. You can check out the complete gallery here.

Ian in 'Tinnitus Today'

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett is featured on the cover of the Spring 2012 edition of Tinnitus Today, having penned an article for the magazine where he details his battle with tinnitus. You can read the piece here.

How Robot 'Beaming' Works

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

It's not Star Trek teleportation, but "beaming" of a kind has taken a big leap forward. A project funded by the European Commission has demonstrated how a person can be transported to a remote location via the internet and feel physically immersed in that setting.

Huge Sunspot Aimed at Earth

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

It's the equivalent of a celestial shotgun and it's pointed directly at our planet. An erupting active region of the sun, known as AR1476, has rotated into view and been captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

DeSalvo Crysal Skull Images

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

John DeSalvo provided us with some images and insights from his research into crystal skulls.

An Undersea Enigma

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Underwater footage of a perplexing sea creature left viewers baffled this week as they tried to determine the nature of the bizarre beast.

An Inverted Attraction

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A pair of imaginative architects in Austria have turned a storybook staple into reality, creating a house built entirely upside down. The interior of the house includes all the amenities found in normal homes, such as bedrooms, a garage, and a bathroom, albeit entirely inverted. More on the story, including a gallery of images from inside the unique tourist destination, can be found at Yahoo.

Emerging Artists 5/6/12

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory is featuring emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections. On the 5/6 show, we heard from Jamie Floyd, Eddie Seymore, Bole Seta, BluTrain, J.D. Sherman, Calvin Gilmore, and Mason Stevens.

'Nessie' Nixed

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A piece of guerilla art resembling the Loch Ness Monster has been stirring controversy in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after it appeared in the city's Chippewa River last week.

Almost a Cat's Snack

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A lioness at the Oregon Zoo in Portland thought she'd found an easy meal, in the form of a two-year-old toddler, but was thwarted by a glass wall which kept the child out of harm's way. Captured in a home video that has become an Internet sensation, the massive cat violently paws at the glass and attempts to snatch the child with its mouth, all while the nearby parents laugh at the creature's futility and the toddler remains nonplussed by the scene. More on the story, including the remarkable video, can be found at Orange.

Machu Picchu Photos

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Mark Adams sent us photos of Machu Picchu in tandem with his first hour appearance on the 5/3/12 show.

Knapp's News 4/29/12

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out a list of items selected by George Knapp including his KLAS-TV report on tonight's guest, Frank Cullotta (pictured).

Last Gasps of Dying Star

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Hubble Telescope has captured a stunning image of a star's relatively brief demise as it runs out of its nuclear fuel and emits beams of light.

Man Builds 'Star Trek' Phaser

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

If footage on YouTube is to be believed, an inventor has boldly gone where no one has gone before and created a realistic looking "Star Trek" phaser.

The Boggy Creek Beast

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Lyle Blackburn shares two illustrations in tandem with his 4/24/12 appearance.

Knapp's News 4/22/12

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some recent items of interest that have caught George Knapp's attention, including videos of Dan Rather interviewing MLK assassin James Earl Ray, a look at Norway's unique island prison, and a CGI depiction of the Titanic sinking

The Shark Whisperer

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

This incredible image of shark-whisperer Andre Hartman placing his hand on the nose of a Great White Shark was captured by photographer Doug Perrine, off the coast of South Africa.

Knapp's News 4/15/12

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out a list of items selected by George Knapp including his report on the future use of Nevada's Test Site, and a 1958 video about UFOs with Mike Wallace.

Earth As You've Never Seen It Before

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Mail Online has posted a series spectacular photos of our planet taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.

13 Freaky Facts About Friday the 13th

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Did you know there are three "unlucky" Friday the 13ths in 2012? Even freakier, they are each 13 weeks apart.

Auerbach's FATE Articles

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Loyd Auerbach, who was a consulting editor and columnist for FATE magazine from 1991-2004, has made available a number of his articles as free downloads, including pieces on psychokinesis, ESP, and strange cases.

Goldberg Images 4/10/12

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Dr. Bruce Goldberg shares a chart and an illustration in tandem with his 4/10/12 appearance.

Saucer Over Seoul

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A mysterious white flying saucer was reportedly videotaped by an airline passenger flying over Seoul, South Korea on April 7th. Is the footage a hoax?

Video: Exorcism Documentary Footage

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A new documentary titled The Exorcist in the 21st Century follows Father José Antonio Fortea, one of Europe's only Vatican-approved exorcists, on his quest to rid the world of demons.

Video: NASA's First Spacewalk

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

On June 3, 1965, Gemini IV astronaut Ed White became the first American to go on a spacewalk.

Introducing Project Glass

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Today, Google unveiled its plan for Project Glass, an augmented reality system in which users can access smart phone functions through a pair of visors.

Emerging Artists 4/1/12

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections. Tonight, we heard from Diane Divadi, Chinua Hawk, Eric James Band, Kristie Hutson & Waters Edge Band, Anne Marie Harpen, J. Collins, & Charles Power.

Where has everyone gone?

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Like a scene from Walking Dead, the work of artists Lucie and Simon shows some of the busiest cities in the world bereft of humanity.

Photo: A Billion Stars

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A new composite photo, built from thousands of images from telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, reveals about one billion stars in a dense plane of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

New Coast Videos 3/27/12

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Several videos are new to the Coast Library, including footage of a mysterious 'Shadow Girl,' a hiding monitor lizard in Bangkok, a demo by energy healer Roland Y., and strange clouds that resemble fingers in Orlando.

Intriguing Orb Video

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Intriguing daytime footage of an orb about the size of a basketball flying up and down has been posted by 'Openureyes10' on YouTube.

Knapp's News 3/25/12

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some recent items of interest that have caught George Knapp's attention, including articles on the underground facilities of rogue nations, a 'dog-headed pig monster' in Namibia, and electricity given off by plants

World's Biggest Snake Recreated

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Smithsonian has recreated the monster snake that slithered through rainforests 60 million years ago for a new TV show about the fearsome predator.

Knapp's News 3/23/12

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some recent items of interest that have caught George Knapp's attention, including a blog post about University of Maryland physicist Dr. James Gates, who may have discovered a Matrix-like computer code underlying the universe; a BBC article on interstellar space travel; and a BLT Research case study on clay-mineral crystallization related to crop circle formations.

Strange Sounds in Wisconsin

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The city of Clintonville, WI has experienced unexplained booming and rattling noises the last two nights.

God & Science of Religion

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In their latest issue, New Scientist, looks at God, and the "new science of religion," with a set of articles [requires free registration] that have a fresh take on a topic that is hotly debated.

Knapp's News 3/18/12

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp shares some recent items of interest, including his I-Team report on Madeleine Pickens' battle to save wild horses (pictured).

Northern Lights Make Must-See TV

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

PhotoBlog on MSNBC has posted a fantastic selection of northern lights shots from the past few days, including Icelandic photographer Olafur Haraldsson's stunning time-lapse footage of the aurora's shimmering green glow.

Video: Mindblowing Shuttle Launch

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

NASA has released an incredible launch video shot from the perspective of the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket Booster.

New Human Species?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Human fossils from southern China, dating back as far as 14,500 years, hint at what may be a previously unknown species, with both primitive and modern qualities.

Test-Tube Hamburger

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

While reports came out today that consuming too much red meat may shorten your lifespan, at Masstricht University in the Netherlands, scientists are working on creating a test-tube hamburger that could be ready by October.

Mystery Flash over Phoenix

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A seemingly innocuous newscast in Phoenix on Thursday morning has yielded a baffling enigma as, over the shoulder of the reporter, a bright flash of light appeared in the sky.

After the Japan Disaster

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Last year's dual earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan unleashed enormous devastation on the country, but the recovery effort has removed much of the rubble from the event.

Airport of the Future?

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Vertical lifting airplanes, algae farms creating jet fuel, and rooftop locales are some of the innovative concepts put forward by architecture students in a contest aimed at designing the airport of the future.

Angel with a Cell Phone

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A Dutch town has a statue at a Cathedral of an angel holding a cell phone to her ear, for which an anonymous couple set up a free phone number to call. Advertised on cards throughout the town, the couple receives about 30 calls a day. They always answer, 'Hello this is the Little Angel.'

Emerging Artists 3/4/12

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections. Tonight, we heard from JoLynn, Jay Aymar, Charles Rady, Paula Maya, Ernest Brown, PB Ploy, and Dream Catcher.

Inside the Penguins' Lair

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In conjunction with the Discovery Channel, SeaWorld San Diego has launched a 24/7 streaming webcam which allows visitors to observe their penguin exhibit

The Cupcake ATM

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Cashing in on the cupcake craze that has emerged over the last few years, a popular Los Angeles bakery has revealed plans to launch 'ATMs' that will provide access to their treats around the clock

New SETI Live Site

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The SETI Live website has just been launched which will allow people at home to help search for ET life via streamed radio frequencies from the Allen Telescope Array.

Knapp's News 2/26/12

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The latest installment of Knapp's News includes his I-Team video report on the Patrick Carnes disappearance as well as articles on a potential 'Robopocalypse,' Google glasses, Daniel Boone's alleged encounter with Bigfoot

Earth's Space Junk Problem

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

While exploration of space has led to a myriad of advancements for Earth's denizens, there has been one major side effect: space junk.

Man-Made 'Snow Circles'

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

This 'snow circle' from France may appear supernatural, but it actually has a decidedly terrestrial origin. Artist Simon Beck creates his intricate designs by foot, using snowshoes after mapping the designs out with surveying tools

Newly Discovered 'Waterworld'

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A new type of alien world some 40 light-years away has been detected by Hubble. Pictured in this artist's conception, the watery super-Earth orbits a red dwarf star, and is believed to have a thick atmosphere.

50th Anniv. of Glenn's Spaceflight

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Today is the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's 1962 space flight, when he became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.

Knapp's News 2/19/12

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

George Knapp highlights a number of news items including his report on who tried to kill casino owner Lefty Rosenthal (his burned Cadillac pictured), and an article about what's under Lake Vostok in Antarctica.

'Ghost Nun' Caught on Camera

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

An unusual picture taken by photographer Jonathan Curran is causing a stir online as it appears to show the ghostly image of a 19th Century Claddagh nun.

'Spaceman' Rock Painting

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Joe Bullard shares an image of a prehistoric Swiss rock painting of a "spaceman" that closely resembles an alien face Ed Leedskalnin carved at Coral Castle.

A Brutal Balkan Winter

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Many denizens of Eastern Europe are struggling to survive one of the most harrowing winters on record.

Dog's Best Friend

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Dog walkers in Dedham, England were stunned to see a man taking drastic measures to rescue his wayward pet that had fallen into an ice-covered river

The View From Above

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Using hundreds of images taken from the International Space Station as it orbited Earth, a new series of videos provides a breathtaking view of Earth from space. Beyond merely cities illuminating the night sky, the films contain also rare overhead glimpses of the Northern Lights in motion as well as thunderstorms peppering the landscape with bright bursts as they travel. The complete series of videos can be found at Wired.

Water Drop World

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

German photographer Markus Reugels creates amazing images, such as the pictured shot of our world, within drops of water.

Funniest YouTube Video

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Google researchers have invented an algorithm to determine which YouTube videos are the most amusing and declared 'No No No No Cat' the winner.

A Woolly Mammoth?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

An eerie video out of Siberia has captured what may be the prehistoric woolly mammoth living in modern times. While it is believed that the creature went extinct nearly 4,000 years ago, there has been persistent speculation that they could have survived in the vast, uncharted Russian tundra. Skeptics, however, contend that the fuzzy film is merely of a bear carrying a fish, a wayward elephant, or a hoax. More on the story, including the alleged mammoth video, at The Sun.

'Condo Fog' in Florida

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

While, at first glance, this may look like a tsunami wave crashing onto the shores of Panama City, Florida, it is actually a fog bank forming around the city's beachfront condominiums.

Emerging Artists 2/5/12

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory is featuring emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections. Tonight, we heard from T.V. John & the Legendary Band, Galen Young, Atomic Velocity, Marissa Ruper & Callanach, Starter Planet, Scott Howard & Baby Boomers Band, and Cry 4 Dawn.

Amazing Ant City

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A team of scientists has discovered an amazingly complex subterranean city built by millions of Leaf Cutter ants in Brazil.

Can You See It?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A photo of what appears to be an ordinary living room has gone viral on Twitter and Facebook, and divided those who can see it from those who cannot.

Strange Shipwreck Discovery

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Using sonar, treasure hunters have discovered a mysterious disc-shaped object on the floor of the Baltic Sea, between Sweden and Finland. The hunters hope to receive funding from a TV production company to further explore the object, which is 197-feet in diameter.

The Dark Cloud

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

An intriguing image of what appears to be a black hole inside a star cluster is actually Barnard 68, a dark molecular cloud some 500 light years away.

Knapp's News 1/29/12

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some of the items that have recently caught George Knapp's attention, including articles on Fran Drescher claiming to have been abducted by aliens, a potential connection between UFOs and the JFK assassination, and concerns surrounding Google's new privacy policy.

Video: Lego Man Sent To Space

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Two Canadian students, Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, used a weather balloon and a Styrofoam 'spacecraft' to send a Lego toy 15 miles into the stratosphere.

Clifford Carnicom Images

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Clifford Carnicom sent us several images, including one showing a comparison of contrails vs. aerosol spray, to accompany his appearance on the 1/27/12 show.

Utah UFO: Photo & Illustration

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Linda Moulton Howe shares two images in tandem with her 1/26/12 report.

Semkiw Reincarnation Videos

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Walter Semkiw has posted a video documenting the case of Barbro Karlen, who from a young age believed she was the reincarnation of Anne Frank.

Solar Eruption

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A huge eruption on the sun is expected to blast Earth with a stream of charged particles on January 24th. The NOAA reports that this is the strongest solar radiation storm since 2005.

Knapp's News 1/22/12

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some of the items that have recently caught George Knapp's attention, including HD images of Mars (pictured) and two vintage newspaper articles-- one postulating what life will be like in 100 years, the other declaring that Mars has an intelligent civilization.

3D Printed Kite Flies

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Two Wales-based artists, Heather and Ivan Morison, have utilized a 3D printer to create an eight-foot cubic sculpture that can actually fly.

Man Shoots Nail Into Brain

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Chicago resident Dante Autullo is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a nail gun.

Sheldrake's Online Experiments

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out Rupert Sheldrake's online research experiments, which include the Telephone Telepathy Test, the Photo Telepathy Test, and the Online Staring Test.

New Reno Station

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Coast to Coast AM is happy to welcome our new affiliate in Reno, KKFT 99.1 FM, now carrying the show live on a nightly basis.

They Came From Mars

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Rocks that landed in Morocco during a meteor shower originated from Mars, scientists have confirmed.

Kenneth Arnold & UFO Drawing

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In this US Air Force photo, Kenneth Arnold shows a drawing of one of the "flying saucers" he reported seeing on June 24, 1947.

Knapp's News 1/15/12

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some of the items that have recently caught George Knapp's attention, including articles on Earth's twin and black magic in Indonesia as well as video of a chillingly realistic robotic human...

World's Smallest Hard Drive

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Scientists have constructed the world's smallest hard drive using just 96 atoms. The miniscule atomic drive can hold one byte of data; conventional hard drives use 500,000,000 atoms for each byte.

Video: 'Snowboarding' Crow

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A Russian family recorded footage of a crow apparently using the lid of a jar to 'snowboard' down a snow-covered rooftop.

Princess Nakamura's Video Message

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Japanese Princess Kaoru Nakamaru, a UFO contactee, recently released a video in which she spoke of dramatic Earth changes coming after 12/21/12.

ISS Next to the Moon

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A NASA photographer snapped an amazing image of the International Space Station next to the Moon.

Knapp's News 1/6/12

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out some of the items that have recently caught George Knapp's attention, including a breathtaking image of the Omega Nebula, a piece by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin on space exploration, an article on the possibility of masking events by distorting light, and a listing of the top UFO stories from last year.

'Watchers 3' Video Clip

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Check out this video clip which features excerpts from L.A. Marzulli's latest DVD, "The Watchers 3."

Emerging Artists 1/1/12

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The first Sunday of every month, George Noory features emerging artists for some of the Bumper Music selections. Tonight, we'll hear from John Niems, Gina Mari, Wayne Leadston, Yancy Yates, Deborah Sprout, Chasing Arrows, and Kumanu.

It's Here!

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

It has been the subject of countless books, films, and TV specials for years and, now, for better or for worse, 2012 has arrived. The new year brings with it fervent speculation as to what will happen when the Mayan Calendar ends on December 21st as well as the usual annual hopes that this will finally be the year that UFO truth is disclosed, Bigfoot is proven to be real, or the Cubs win the World Series. CNN offers photos and videos of the global celebration unfolding as 2012 leaves the realm of science fiction and moves into reality.

A Chilly Church

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

This structure may appear to be something from a sci fi film, but it's actually a church in Bavaria that was constructed entirely from snow and ice.

Images of Jesus in Everyday Objects

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

A gallery from Telegraph UK features images of what people believe are Jesus and other religious figures in everyday objects.

Yo-Yo 2.0

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The yo-yo, a classic toy enjoyed by generations, is seeing a renaissance of interest in the form of competitive yo-yoing.