Institute of Noetic Sciences

Inspired by Science, Transformed by Experience

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is a nonprofit scientific research center and direct experience lab specializing in the intersection of science and profound human experience.

ConnectIONS Live Replay

When Time Stands Still: Time Expansion and Time Cessation Experiences

Enjoy the replay of our webinar where Dr. Steve Taylor explained how experiences in ‘time expansion’ and ‘time cessation’ arise in altered states of consciousness.

Press Release

$100,000 IONS Award Celebrates Pioneering Advances in Consciousness Research

Three finalists selected for their groundbreaking work in non-local consciousness research will be recognized at IONS’ special event, Breaking the Boundaries of the Brain

There is more to this world — and you — than meets the eye.

A scientific view of our inner experiences

Science has profoundly changed the way we view reality, but there is so much more waiting to be discovered. A more complete understanding of our world requires a more advanced set of tools and practices. IONS uses scientific exploration and personal discovery to push beyond the current limits of human knowledge.

Inspired by a profound experience of personal discovery, Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell created IONS in 1973 to explore the interplay between scientific knowledge and inner knowing.

Today, we have the world’s largest team of multidisciplinary scientists conducting research on frontier topics in consciousness and its impact in our lives.

Explore Our Experiments, Expand Your Perspective

We research outer limits and inner spaces to reveal a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of reality and extend our capacities as humans.

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