Stephen Black wrote:
If confirmed, Tom, start working on your short note to _Nature_. The vibration requirement may also explain why Beth saw it while driving in a car. But one mystery remains: what was Dale Purves doing to vibrate his skull when he observed the effect outdoors?
Stephen:
The original demonstration was actually done inside with 34-W sealed beam headlights.
Assuming that Tom is correct, I would bet the subjects were experiencing vibrations coming through the floor. Vibrations, due to the operation of heating/cooling systems, enter the body through the feet. This effect is a common source of "noise pollution" for developing fetuses.
Ken
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