Witness the Emergence of Fungi on Jell-O as I Delve into Tales of Spectral Entities
In 2015, Associate Professor Shane Rogers and his team at Clarkson University in New York embarked on an intriguing investigation. They explored the possibility that some ghost sightings and other strange haunting phenomena could be due to toxic mold exposure. This research, however, does not seem to have addressed the issue of paranormal encounters occurring outdoors.
The team's research focused on older-built structures, where poor air quality is often a concern. They ventured into the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York, a location known for its haunted reputation. Rogers stated that hauntings are widely reported phenomena that are not well-researched.
The team took samples from buildings that weren't known to be haunted for comparison purposes. A timelapse video of mold growing on rotten green Jell-O for 25 days, produced by Temponaut, is available online, providing a visual representation of the mold growth process. By day 7, mold growth becomes particularly noticeable, and by day 20, the mold growth resembles grassy rolling hills on an alien planet.
Despite the intriguing nature of the research, it appears no such study exists or is recognized in the academic or scientific communities as of now. While mold exposure has been studied extensively for its health effects, no well-documented or peer-reviewed scientific study by Shane Rogers or Clarkson University specifically connects mold exposure to paranormal experiences.
The question of how Rogers' suggestion could explain outdoor paranormal sightings remains unanswered. Additionally, the question of how "hallucinations" could account for ghost photos or sightings by larger groups of people also remains unanswered.
While the link between mold and paranormal experiences remains a topic of speculation, it is important to note that research on mold exposure effects and studies about perceived paranormal experiences are generally treated separately in scientific literature. If you are interested in learning more about these topics, we recommend exploring each area independently.
Science often delves into unexplored territories, and Associate Professor Shane Rogers' team at Clarkson University focused on the relationship between medical-conditions like mold exposure and health-and-wellness issues such as strange haunting phenomena, particularly in older-built structures. However, their research did not extend to the issue of paranormal encounters occurring outdoors or investigate the link between fitness-and-exercise and paranormal experiences.
