Editing National Institute of Discovery Science (section)

==History==

The National Institute for Discovery Science, known also as NIDS, was founded by [[Robert Bigelow]] serving as a way to channel funds into the scientific study of paranormal phenomena. The NIDS performed research in the area of cattle mutilation and black triangle reports.[1]

The NIDSci bought [[Skinwalker Ranch]] after journalist George Knapp first wrote about it in 1996, and Deputy Administrator [[Colm Kelleher]] led the investigation for a number of years.

A hotline was established in 1999 to receive reports of odd occurrences. Over 5,000 calls and e-mails were received by the organization.[citation needed][vague] Officials say many were explained as missile test launches and meteors.

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