Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on unexplained human and animal abilities, funded by Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Morphic Resonance, Memory
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Eight talks, 2 live Q&A sessions, 12 book chapter PDFs.
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New Essay Can our dead pets come back to visit us?
Read Rupert's latest DailyMail article about his research on the parallels between humans and animals in both life's final moments and the bereavement process that follows, based on hundreds of reports.
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New Research on After-Death Communications PDF 
After-Death Communications (ADCs) from Non-Human Animals: Parallels with Human ADCs Journal of Scientific Exploration Vol 38, No. 1, 61-78 (2024)
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End-of-Life Experiences
This is an emerging area of research investigating the behaviors and phenomena observed in domestic animals in their final moments.
Research With Animals
Papers on the unexplained powers of animals, from a telepathic talking parrot, to psychic dogs that know when their owners are heading home.
Featured Video
An extraordinary deep dive into morphic resonance, created by Gregory Kehlan Morgan of the Formscapes YouTube channel.
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Official YouTube Channel
Over 100 videos—all ad free. Enjoy Rupert's talks? Help others discover what you value by liking, subscribing and leaving a comment.
Rupert's YouTube Channel
Official Podcast
Talks and conversations at the intersection of science and spirituality; includes solo talks and dialogues with others.
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Holberg Prize Debate
Discussing the mystery of consciousness with Tanya Luhrmann, Professor of Anthropology at Stanford, and neuroscientist Anil Seth.
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New Essay ... why you can sense when someone is looking ...
Read Rupert's DailyMail article: Leading biologist explains why you can so often sense when someone is looking at you even if your back is turned.
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New Research on Scopaesthesia PDF
Directional Scopaesthesia and Its Implications for Theories of Vision Journal of Scientific Exploration Vol 37, No. 3, 312-329 (2023)
Podcasts and Streaming Audio
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Talk with Gregory Kehlan Morgan
A thought-provoking conversation exploring the foundational principles of the universe, touching on transactional quantum mechanics and more.
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Take the Joint Attention Test
Can you tell if you're looking at the same picture as someone else? Grab a friend and give it a try.
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Wikipedia Hijacked by Dogmatic Skeptics
The world's most democratic encyclopedia in theory falls rather short of that in practice, as the case of Rupert's Wikipedia page abundantly illustrates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rupert answers common questions in these videos. There are also written answers to more FAQs.
What is morphic resonance?
Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work
To Go Beyond is to move into a place of bliss, greater understanding, love and deep connectedness, a realm where we finally find life’s meaning. Get the Audiobook on discount here.
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The Science Delusion
Available today in the UK and on Amazon, this new paperback edition includes updated scientific findings.
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Upcoming Events
Workshop:
Science, Art, Sound, & the Sacred
With Merlin and Cosmo Sheldrake
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Hollyhock
Cortes Island
BC, Canada
