Discover magazine currently has a feature on “The God Experiments“, in which they survey a number of research projects which have investigated the neurological science of belief and ‘contact’. In the article there’s mention of Michael Persinger and his ‘god-helmet’, Andrew Newberg’s brain scans of the higher states of meditation, and also Rick Strassman’s work with DMT. The writer remains quite open-minded about each of the experiments, while exploring criticisms and alternatives – a worthwhile read.