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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Light of life is real: Scientists prove we emit a glow that fades when we die
Scientists observed a radiant and intriguing physical phenomenon in mice and leaves that might suggest that all living things emit light until they die. At first glance, the proposition that every living thing has a light body sounds vaguely New Age, calling to mind auras. However, researchers from the University of Calgary observed the clear existence of 'biophotons' in two plant species and mice, suggesting we just might glow until we expire. Though the science behind biophotons is controversial, some scientists believe they exist. According to this school of thought, though all living being seem to emit electromagnetic radiation, a small number of photons. Nevertheless, their origins and the role that play in biological processes nevertheless remain fuel for debate, according to a paper about the subject 'Biophotons: A Hard Problem.' In the latest study, researchers from the University of Calgary pushed this niche in science forward that borders on spiritualism or at least gives credence to the idea that 'we are all made of stars.' Advancements in UPE imaging allowed the instrument to detect the undetectable. Any light that radiates from living things is typically too faint. Not anymore. Aside from the light show and the associations with vague notions that we are made up of more than flesh, the study of light might directly apply in monitoring stress, specifically, in tissues, potentially giving physicians a non-invasive diagnostics tool. University of Calgary researchers imaged four immobilized mice in a dark box before and after euthanizing them. To evade any critique around the effect of heat, researchers kept them warm after they perished. Remarkably, UPE imaging captured individual photons in the visible band of light, according to Science Alert. Into their first hour of death, these so-called 'biophotons' faded. The important detail is: the photons "rose" over the mouse's body but specifically over its organs, head, and paws, as per Daily Mail. And the emission of photons known as "ultraweak photon emission" (UPE), likely indicates "ongoing biological processes and cellular activity,' they stated in the study, as they diminished. 'This shows in a very clear way that UPE is associated with being alive,' head researcher Dr. Oblak was quoted in Daily Mail. Next, they tackled another lifeform: plants. In this case, they applied stress to the thale cress and dwarf umbrella tree by injuring them and even applying chemical agents such as the numbing drug benzocaine. The experiment suggested that the glow could originate from reactive oxygen species. Sites of injury, specifically, radiated brighter than the undamaged or unaffected areas of the leaf. Daily Mail interviewed a biologist uninvolved with study that explained that the fading of light is due to ceased oxygen supply to the tissues, which didn't negate the current researchers' findings, necessarily. If the blood was kept circulating after death, the cells would still produce the effect. Nonetheless, Calgary researchers presented strong evidence that the body produces light as a healing response, perhaps, so it might be a valuable tool in locating where tissues might have incurred damage. Either way, too little or too much, one's light levels could aide doctors in the future in pinpointing a problem, specifically Alzheimer's, Daily Mail concluded. The study was published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
AU Financial Review
12-05-2025
- AU Financial Review
Need a skillcation? This ceramics workshop will spark creativity
Morning light pours through the monastery windows as Valeria Oblak, a flight attendant, throws a fist of clay onto a wheel. We're in Salemi, a rural Sicilian town an hour's drive from Palermo, with peeling facades and views across the Belice Valley. 'Have you done this before?' I ask. She grins, her wet fingers shaping spinning clay. 'No. But I've always wanted to try.' Oblak, like many of her classmates, didn't come to Sicily for the beaches or food. She's here for a beginner's ceramics class in a centuries-old monastery – the home of Salemi Ceramics, a social enterprise bringing new energy to a town that nearly slipped off the map.
Al Jazeera
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Real Madrid move level with Barcelona as Mbappe wards off Leganes scare
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid outgun a feisty Leganes 3-2 and pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, while Atletico Madrid fell further behind in the title race. The match between the defending champions and a team trying to stave off relegation was billed as an easy three points for Madrid. It was anything but as Leganes showed much more bite than expected at the Santiago Bernabeu. After Mbappe put Madrid ahead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, Leganes stunned the home crowd by hitting right back after the restart. Left-back Valentin Rosier sprinted clear on the right flank and crossed for Oscar Rodríguez, whose poorly-hit shot was pushed home by Diego Garcia. The minnow from southern Madrid did it again in the 41st. This time, Rosier stole the ball from Brahim Diaz and raced down the centre of the pitch before he played Rodríguez clear, who squared the ball for Dani Raba to take the lead. Even though Leganes continued to threaten a third goal, Madrid capitalised on its chances in the second half to turn it around. Jude Bellingham equalised when he rushed in to finish off a rebound. Mbappe made it a brace from a free kick, slicing the ball around the barrier and just inside the post after a rigorous foul call that was protested by Leganes. Mbappe has 22 goals in LaLiga, only one fewer than Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona can re-establish its three-point lead when they host Girona on Sunday. Atletico's 1-1 draw at Espanyol left it six points behind the frontrunners with nine rounds left after this weekend. Cesar Azpilicueta put Atletico ahead in the 38th with a spectacular volley of a clearance by an Espanyol defender that fell to him outside the area. The 35-year-old defender celebrated his first career goal in LaLiga. Espanyol pressed in the second half and Javi Puado converted a penalty to level in the 71st after Clement Lenglet pulled down Leandro Cabrera while disputing a cross in the box. Atletico led the league in January and looked poised to have their best shot at claiming the title they had won twice under Diego Simeone's decade in charge. But the wheels have come off in March. The slip at Espanyol followed back-to-back losses to Getafe and Barcelona, interspersed with two losses to Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak did not hide his disappointment, especially after the club spent big in the summer to put together arguably the deepest squad in Spain. 'Two more important points have gotten away from us. It is tough to understand why this is happening,' Oblak said. 'We talked in January about how we needed to be consistent to compete for the title and we are not showing it. The teams behind us are closing and the teams at the top are getting away.' Oblak said Atletico must regroup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey second-leg semifinal against Barcelona because 'we want to at least fight for that title'. Simeone himself said the title will be decided 'in the last five rounds'. Espanyol, in 15th place, was undefeated in nine home games, a run which included a shock win over Real Madrid. Atletico defender Robin Le Normand had to be substituted after knocking heads with an Espanyol player. Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann set a new record for games played by a foreigner in LaLiga with 521 appearances. The French forward surpassed the 520 games played by Lionel Messi of Argentina. Mikel Oyarzabal and Sergio Gómez scored as Real Sociedad beat last-placed Valladolid 2-1. Rayo Vallecano left Alaves in the relegation zone with a 2-0 win on the road in Vitoria.
Fox Sports
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Mbappé scores 2 as Real Madrid avoids Leganes scare and Atletico stumbles again
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid outgun a feisty Leganes 3-2 and pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid fell further behind in the title race. The match between the defending champion and a team trying to stave off relegation was billed as an easy three points for Madrid. It was anything but as Leganes showed much more bite than expected at the Santiago Bernabeu. After Mbappé put Madrid ahead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, Leganes stunned the home crowd by hitting right back after the restart. Left back Valentin Rosier sprinted clear on the right flank and crossed for Oscar Rodriguez, whose poorly hit shot was pushed home by Diego Garcia. The minnow from southern Madrid did it again in the 41st. This time, Rosier stole the ball from Brahim Diaz and raced down the center of the pitch before he played Rodriguez clear, who squared the ball for Dani Raba to take the lead. Even though Leganes continued to threaten a third goal, Madrid capitalized on its chances in the second half to turn it around. Jude Bellingham equalized when he rushed in to finish off a rebound. Mbappé made it a brace from a free kick, slicing the ball around the barrier and just inside the post after a rigorous foul call that was protested by Leganes. Mbappé has 22 goals in La Liga, only one fewer than Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona can reestablish its three-point lead when it hosts Girona on Sunday. Atletico stumbles again Atletico's 1-1 draw at Espanyol left it six points behind the front-runners with nine rounds left after this weekend. Cesar Azpilicueta put Atletico ahead in the 38th with a spectacular volley of a clearance by an Espanyol defender that fell to him outside the area. The 35-year-old defender celebrated his first career goal in La Liga. Espanyol pressed in the second half and Javi Puado converted a penalty to level in the 71st after Clement Lenglet pulled down Leandro Cabrera while disputing a cross in the box. Atletico led the league in January and looked poised to have its best shot at claiming the title it has won twice under Diego Simeone's decade in charge. But the wheels have come off in March. The slip at Espanyol followed back-to-back losses to Getafe and Barcelona, interspersed with two losses to Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak didn't hide his disappointment, especially after the club spent big in the summer to put together arguably the deepest squad in Spain. 'Two more important points have gotten away from us. It is tough to understand why this is happening,' Oblak said. 'We talked in January about how we needed to be consistent to compete for the title and we are not showing it. The teams behind us are closing and the teams at the top are getting away.' Oblak said Atletico must regroup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey second-leg semifinal against Barcelona because 'we want to at least fight for that title.' Simeone himself said the title will be decided 'in the last five rounds.' Espanyol, in 15th place, was undefeated in nine home games, a run which included a shock win over Real Madrid. Atletico defender Robin Le Normand had to be substituted after knocking heads with an Espanyol player. Griezmann passes Messi Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann set a new record for games played by a foreigner in La Liga with 521 appearances. The French forward surpassed the 520 games played by Lionel Messi of Argentina. Other results Mikel Oyarzabal and Sergio Gomez scored as Real Sociedad beat last-placed Valladolid 2-1. Rayo Vallecano left Alaves in the relegation zone with a 2-0 win on the road in Vitoria. ___ AP soccer:
Fox Sports
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Atletico stumbles again in La Liga after draw at Espanyol
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid's slim hopes of fighting for the La Liga title faded further after drawing at Espanyol 1-1 on Saturday. The stalemate left Diego Simeone's side six points behind leader Barcelona and three behind Real Madrid before both play games this weekend. After that, there will be nine rounds left. Atletico led the league in January and looked poised to have its best shot at claiming the title it has won twice under Simeone's decade in charge. But the wheels have come off in March. The slip at Espanyol followed back-to-back losses to Getafe and Barcelona, interspersed with two losses to Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak didn't hide his disappointment with his team's performance of late, especially after the club spent big in the summer to put together arguably the deepest squad in Spain. 'Two more important points have gotten away from us. It is tough to understand why this is happening,' Oblak said. 'We talked in January about how we needed to be consistent to compete for the title and we are not showing it. The teams behind us are closing and the teams at the top are getting away.' Oblak said Atletico must regroup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey second-leg semifinal against Barcelona because 'we want to at least fight for that title.' Azpilicueta's great goal Cesar Azpilicueta put Atletico ahead in the 38th minute with a spectacular volley of a clearance by an Espanyol defender that fell to him outside the area. It was the 35-year-old Azpilicueta's first career goal in La Liga. The defender played for Osasuna from 2007-10 and joined Atletico in 2023 after a successful stint at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League. But Espanyol pressed forward in the second half, and Javi Puado converted a penalty to level in the 71st after Clement Lenglet pulled down Leandro Cabrera while disputing a cross in the box. Espanyol, in 15th place, is undefeated in nine home games, a run which included a shock win over Real Madrid. Also, Mikel Oyarzabal and Sergio Gomez scored as Real Sociedad beat last-placed Valladolid 2-1. Griezmann passes Messi Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann set a new record for games played by a foreigner in La Liga with 521 appearances. The French forward surpassed the 520 games played by Lionel Messi of Argentina. ___ AP soccer:
