Start Here.
Whether you've had an unexplained experience, want to learn how to investigate responsibly, or are just curious about what PRN does — this seven-step path takes you from the beginning to wherever you want to go.
What PRN is (and isn't)
PRN is an evidence-led investigation platform — not entertainment, not a belief system. We take experiences seriously enough to examine them carefully. We look for ordinary explanations first, not because we dismiss what people report, but because that's how you find out if something is genuinely unexplained. Every case, every piece of evidence, every report is handled with the same standard: what can actually be observed, recorded, and responsibly reviewed.
Had an experience? Let's check it.
If something happened that you can't explain, start here. Our step-by-step checker walks you through what you noticed and helps you compare it against known ordinary causes — things like infrasound, electromagnetic fields, sleep paralysis, temperature changes, and perceptual effects. There's no judgement and no pressure to reach a particular conclusion. The tool is designed to help you think clearly, not to confirm or deny what you experienced.
Learn how to check your own evidence
If you have a photo, audio recording, video clip, or meter reading you can't explain, our guides show you exactly how to examine it. We cover what to look for, what free tools to use, what common artefacts and misreadings look like, and when something is genuinely worth a closer look. Knowing what your evidence can and can't prove is the most important step before sharing it anywhere.
Prepare for the field
Thinking about investigating a location? Read our Field Readiness framework first. It covers planning, safety, what to document, how to document it, and what to bring — whether you're going alone or with a team. Good field work isn't about equipment. It's about method, discipline, and knowing how to record something in a way that's actually useful later.
Equipment: what you actually need
The honest answer is: not much to start. Expensive equipment doesn't produce better evidence — method does. Our Equipment Hub explains what each device actually measures, what it can't tell you, and where readings can be misread or misused. Read this before spending money on kit, and you'll make much better decisions about what's genuinely useful for your work.
Submit your first report
If you've experienced something you want properly documented, the Case Builder walks you through submitting a full report to PRN's case database. Location, time, conditions, what happened, and any evidence you have — all structured so the information is actually useful. A well-documented report doesn't require conclusions. It just needs to be honest about what was observed and what wasn't.
Join the community
PRN has investigation teams, a volunteer directory, community events, and a member feed. If you want to find others in your area, get involved in organised investigations, or just stay up to date with what the community is working on — this is where to start. Being part of a group doesn't change the standards; it just means you're not working alone.
Not sure where to begin? Most people start with the experience checker or browsing the case archive.