Dowsing

From the archives: A dowsing-dedicated day in the country

Denys Parsons - 11th June 2024

From the archives in 1988, Denys Parsons attends a rather disappointing display of dowsing, alongside BBC Oxford

Dowsing

I called Scottish Water to solve my supply issue – I never expected them to bring dowsing rods

Brian Eggo - 8th September 2023

Scottish Water's engineers should throw away their dowsing rods, and simply trust in their own knowledge and expertise, without resorting to the paranormal

From the archives: Twitching sticks – the (pseudo)science of dowsing

Anthony Garrett - 5th October 1989

From the archives in 1989, Anthony Garrett takes a look at the science - or otherwise - of dowsing and water divination

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