Researchers dismiss sixth sense – and put their faith in common sense

[William Seger]

2. Well, I prefer to put my faith in common sense, too, but...

... the logic of the conclusion here seems to be flawed, at least as it's stated in this article. Proving that people can "detect a change in surroundings, even if they cannot accurately describe it" is not surprising, but it doesn't really "rule out" being able to also detect things through "extrasensory" means. My common sense says that I shouldn't believe that's possible unless and until someone reliably demonstrates it under controlled conditions, but saying that this study proves non-existence is overstating the case.