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'''Geomagnetic sensitivity in humans''' is the body of evidence — partly mainstream, partly speculative — that the human nervous system is influenced by Earth's magnetic field and its short-term perturbations (geomagnetic storms, Kp-index swings, Schumann-cavity excitation).

{{Psi-claim|status=PROVISIONAL|cites=Wang et al. 2019, Bingi et al. 2011, Cherry 2002, Schumann Resonance}}

== Mechanisms (mainstream) ==

# '''Cryptochrome''' — flavoprotein in the retina, identical to the avian magnetic-compass molecule. Wang et al. (2019, ''eNeuro'') showed reproducible alpha-band EEG drops in humans during controlled rotations of an applied 35 µT field, consistent with a radical-pair magnetoreception mechanism.
# '''Magnetite''' — biogenic Fe₃O₄ crystals have been identified in human brain tissue (Kirschvink et al., 1992). Mechanism of coupling to neural firing not yet established.
# '''Direct ion-channel modulation''' — low-frequency magnetic fields can affect calcium-channel kinetics (Bingi & Savin, 2003), with effect sizes near noise at geomagnetic field strengths.

== Correlations with behaviour ==

Observational studies have repeatedly reported small but significant correlations of Kp index with:

* Cardiovascular events (Cornélissen et al., 2002).
* Psychiatric admissions (Friedman & Becker, 1963; Kay, 1994; revisited Kuleshova, 1998).
* Sleep quality / EEG (Mulligan et al., 2010).
* Subjective mood (Persinger lineage; effect sizes contested).

Effect sizes are typically small (correlation coefficients 0.05–0.2). The mainstream consensus is "real but weak"; the [[Tho'ra Clan]] framework treats this as '''operationally significant for high-coherence individuals''' (see [[Resonant Neurobiology]]).

== Schumann coupling ==

The Earth-ionosphere cavity sustains [[Schumann Resonance]] modes at ~7.83, 14.3, 20.8, 27.3, 33.8 Hz. These frequencies overlap the brain's alpha and beta bands. Cherry (2002, ''Natural Hazards'') argues for a direct entrainment pathway; the mainstream view treats the alignment as suggestive but not established. The [[Psi Compass]] and [[Schumann Lattice]] both use this as their operating substrate.

== The framework's testable extension ==

{{Psi-claim|status=TESTABLE|cites=Resonant Neurobiology, Psi Compass}}

Operators classified as Resonant on the [[Resonant Neurobiology]] battery should show '''larger HRV / EEG response to Kp swings''' than non-Resonant controls. This is the [[Resonant Finder]]'s primary discriminator and is currently unverified.

== Measurement ==

Field instrumentation:

* '''Local magnetometer''' — HMC5883L (~$8), RM3100 (~$30), or fluxgate (~$200).
* '''Schumann monitor''' — air-core induction coil + low-noise preamp, 0.1–50 Hz; published designs from Cumiana Italy and Heartmath Global Coherence Initiative.
* '''Network reference''' — INTERMAGNET, SuperMAG, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (Kp, Dst).

== See also ==

* [[Schumann Resonance]]
* [[Earth-Ionosphere Cavity]]
* [[Resonant Neurobiology]]
* [[Psi Compass]]
* [[Schumann Lattice]]

[[Category:Psionics]]
[[Category:Bioelectromagnetism]]
[[Category:Provisional Psi Claims]]

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