Human consciousness affects the aesthetics of water crystals

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Published experimental research provides support for the claim that human intention or consciousness can influence the aesthetic properties of water crystals.

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Double-blind test of the effects of distant intention on water crystal ...

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Double-blind test of the effects of distant intention on water crystal .... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16979104/

Presents a study suggesting human intention and consciousness can affect the aesthetic appeal of water crystals.

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sciencedirect.com: Original research Double-Blind Test of the Effects of Distant Intention on Water Crystal Formation

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sciencedirect.com: Original research Double-Blind Test of the Effects of Distant Intention on Water Crystal Formation. sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830706003272?via%3Dihub

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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