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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Science
- Daily Mirror
Shroud of Turin mystery 'solved' as man claims to know Jesus' blood type
The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus, with the blood on the cloth thought to be type AB, but one expert is sceptical of the claim The Shroud of Turin stands as one of history's most extensively examined artefacts. Thought to be the burial cloth that wrapped Jesus after his crucifixion, experts have fiercely contested whether it's genuine for decades. Whilst carbon dating from the 1980s pointed to mediaeval origins, certain academics maintain the blood found on the linen reveals a completely different tale - nearly a year to the day when scientists made breakthrough discovery after analysing cloth Jesus was said to be buried in. This discovery seems to challenge a recent assertion that The Shroud was 'never laid on Jesus'. Biblical expert Dr Jeremiah Johnston revealed to the Tucker Carlson Network that analysis from the 1990s detected AB blood type on the Shroud, reports the Express. "The Shroud has type AB blood, identified as Semitic, present in only six percent of the population, confirmed as human and male, ruling out animal blood or a hoax," Dr Johnston said. Sacred blood examination He further observed that tests showed the blood belonged to a human male, with evidence of both premortem and postmortem traces. "You would have to actually kill someone if you were trying to reproduce the shroud because we have premortem and post-mortem blood all over the shroud," said Dr Johnston. The existence of both pre- and post-mortem blood on the Shroud remains extraordinary, indicating processes that don't match typical decomposition patterns, which some interpret as supporting resurrection narratives. Christ's blood classification Italian researcher Dr Pierluigi Baima Bollone and his team first recorded the AB blood type in 1982, examining a specimen taken from the Shroud's punctured side. Further testing also identified M, N and S antigens in blood from the foot area, confirming without a doubt that the sample was human. The team of researchers used two methods to determine the blood type. Initially, they checked for antibodies by placing fibres on slides, maintaining them at approximately 4°C for an extended period, adding A1 or B red blood cells and leaving them for half an hour. They scrutinised the slides under a standard microscope, then utilised a high-powered electron microscope after preserving the fibres in alcohol and coating them with gold. Next, the team tested for antigens - particles that trigger the immune system to produce antibodies - using a mixed agglutination method. Jesus' face The slides were kept cold for 24 hours with anti-A and anti-B serums, rinsed several times with saltwater and a bovine protein solution, added A1 or B red blood cells, and examined under a regular microscope, followed by checks with an electron microscope. The results revealed that the Shroud's bloodstained fibres contained both A and B antigens but no antibodies, indicating type AB blood. Clean Shroud fibres showed no antigens, suggesting they were devoid of blood. Dr Johnston also informed Carlson that the Sudarium of Oviedo in Spain - the facecloth mentioned in John's Gospel that covered Jesus's face - was also found to have type AB blood. There is no image on this cloth. Only stains are visible to the naked eye, with further detail visible under the microscope. Contamination risk However, Dr Kelly Kearse, an immunologist who has conducted extensive research on the Shroud of Turin, has voiced doubts about claims that the blood on the Shroud is type AB. Dr Kearse contended that the testing methods lacked adequate controls and might generate false positives owing to contamination from sources like bacteria, or blood deterioration across the centuries. "Regarding tests to determine blood type, it could be AB, but I really don't think there's any solid scientific evidence to back that up," he wrote in a 2020 study. Dr Johnston calculated there are approximately 700 wounds visible on the Shroud. "This was a very badly wounded man, pints of type AB blood, all over it," he said, noting the injuries align with what is known about Roman crucifixions. Scientists baffled Dr Johnston also emphasised the image itself - a faint, full-body imprint of a bearded man. "The image on the Shroud is only two microns thick and does not penetrate through the cloth," he explained. "If this were a hoax, painted or dyed, the material would have soaked through completely. "Instead, the image is so thin we could shave it off with a razor. Even the world's best scientists are baffled." He proposed the imprint might have formed through a sudden chemical reaction sparked by an enormous burst of energy, potentially matching the moment of the Resurrection. Powerful energy Paolo Di Lazzaro, a physicist and laser expert at ENEA Laboratories near Rome, devoted five years to examining the Shroud. His team succeeded in replicating the chemical transformation in the linen fibres by using an enormous burst of 34 trillion watts of energy. This "cold" energy, which lasted merely a quarter of a billionth of a second, modified the linen's structure to create the image on the Shroud, Dr Johnston revealed. Stretching 14 feet in length, the linen was first put on public display in the 1350s and presented as Christ's actual burial cloth. Whilst 1988 radiocarbon dating suggested its origins lay between 1260 and 1390 AD, Dr Johnston argues that only a contaminated corner section - rather than the original linen - underwent testing. "The actual linen has never been radiocarbon dated, just the upper-left corner patch, which was contaminated," he said. Dr Johnston branded the Shroud as "the most lied about and misunderstood artifact in the world" and expressed gratitude to Carlson for the chance to present his discoveries.
Time Business News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Official Character Names Revealed for Upcoming Animated Series MrBeast Lab: The Descent
July 29, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – In a long-awaited update from the creators of MrBeast Lab: The Descent , the names of the animated series' two lead characters have been officially revealed: KLAW, the powerful panther hybrid, and PEELER, the tech-enhanced robotic banana companion. The announcement marks the first time character identities have been disclosed since the release of the series' teaser trailer earlier this summer, which generated significant buzz across social media platforms and within the animation community. Meet KLAW: The Apex Hybrid Warrior Described as the 'ultimate fusion of beast and biotech,' KLAW is a muscular panther-like creature engineered within the depths of the Beast Lab. With piercing cyan eyes, electrified claws, and a battle-hardened form, Klaw is the lead combatant in the resistance against the mysterious shadow force known as The Shroud. Klaw's design features a striking blue and black color palette, accentuated by a lightning bolt insignia across his chest and pulse-reactive armor. He is positioned as the central hero in the mission to rescue MrBeast, who is reportedly trapped in the lower levels of the Lab. Introducing PEELER: The Armored Banana with a Bite Joining Klaw in this high-stakes mission is PEELER, an unconventional yet essential ally. Peeler's bright yellow, segmented banana body floats above the ground, fitted with sleek mechanical plating and reinforced gauntlets. His helmet includes a glowing red visor and signature angular ears — blending comic flair with functional engineering. Despite his humorous appearance, Peeler is believed to house core intelligence critical to navigating the Lab's 100 perilous floors and countering the Shroud's influence. Sources close to production refer to Peeler as 'the heart of the team' — combining wit, tactical insight, and unmatched loyalty. Set to premiere globally on YouTube in October 2025, MrBeast Lab: The Descent is a narrative-driven animated series produced in partnership with Moose Toys and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. The series expands upon the MrBeast Lab toy franchise with an original sci-fi story, collectible monsters, and a host of hybrid creatures battling to save Earth from interdimensional threats. Fans and industry insiders have speculated on the identities of the two lead characters since teaser images first surfaced at San Diego Comic-Con. Today's confirmation provides clarity and fuels further anticipation ahead of the show's global debut. Following the reveal, hashtags such as #KLAWUnleashed and #TeamPeeler began trending across platforms, with audiences praising the names for their simplicity and brand synergy. Official merchandise featuring Klaw and Peeler is expected to be released in coordination with the show's launch, including collectible figures, apparel, and limited-edition digital content. MrBeast Lab: The Descent follows a team of experimental hybrids as they traverse the perilous depths of a massive underground facility to rescue MrBeast and thwart the growing threat of The Shroud. Each level introduces new mutations, monstrous challenges, and the untold secrets of the lab's original experiments. For press inquiries, media kits, or licensing opportunities, contact: 📧 press@ 🌐 TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Film Reviews: The Shrouds F1: The Movie
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Shrouds (15) ★★★★☆ F1 the Movie (12A) ★★★☆☆ Hot Milk (15) ★★☆☆☆ Diane Kruger and Vincent Cassel in David Cronenberg in The Shroud Even with a new generation of acolytes nipping at his heels, David Cronenberg still seems intent on breaking fresh ground when it comes to exploring the twisted relationship between the corporate and the corporeal. In the case of The Shrouds, though, 'fresh' is a relative term given the way necrotic flesh is baked into its very premise. Revolving around a new technology that enables the bereaved to grieve their deceased loved ones by live-streaming their rotting remains, the film opens with a character asking the question, 'How dark do you want to go?' and proceeds to answer it with an unsettling exploration of love, sex, death and grief in a culture where technology is consistently used to disrupt the natural order of things. Even with a new generation of acolytes nipping at his heels, David Cronenberg still seems intent on breaking fresh ground when it comes to exploring the twisted relationship between the corporate and the corporeal. In the case of The Shrouds, though, 'fresh' is a relative term given the way necrotic flesh is baked into its very premise. Revolving around a new technology that enables the bereaved to grieve their deceased loved ones by live-streaming their rotting remains, the film opens with a character asking the question, 'How dark do you want to go?' and proceeds to answer it with an unsettling exploration of love, sex, death and grief in a culture where technology is consistently used to disrupt the natural order of things. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Vincent Cassel takes the lead as Cronenberg proxy Karsh, a director of industrial videos turned tech entrepreneur who has developed the aforementioned system in the wake of his beloved wife's painful death from breast cancer. The latter, played by Diane Kruger, appears in flashbacks that Cronenberg presents as eroticised dream sequences showing her disease-ravaged body slowly failing her. These sexualised memories are a source of comfort for Karsh, as are the high resolution thermal imaging scans of her interred body decomposing in the special video-and-software-equipped graveyard he's in the process of franchising. When Karsh spots some unusual nodes on his dead wife's skeleton, however, he becomes suspicious about the surgeon who operated on her – a suspicion fuelled by his paranoid sister-in-law, also played by Kruger, as well as by the subsequent targeted vandalism of his facility, including the hacking of his clients' (and his own) encrypted data. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in F! The Movie. Picture: Scott Garfield/Warner Bros/Apple Here Cronenberg weaves in corporate conspiracy elements, a mischievous AI avatar (Kruger again), a twitchy tech nerd (Guy Pearce) and a lot of mordant humour to create the impression that The Shrouds is some kind of quasi biotech thriller. That the film doesn't satisfy as such, though, is perhaps the point. Ruminate on it for a while and these elements seem like intentional red herrings, a way of symbolising how culture avoids confronting the physical toll dying takes on the body — something the The Shrouds, in it's own gnarly and heightened way, certainly can't be accused of doing. In much the same way that the 1990 Tom Cruise NASCAR movie Days of Thunder was conceived and marketed as Top Gun on wheels, F1 the Movie is really Top Gun Maverick on wheels, just with Brad Pitt instead of Cruise in the driving seat. Sharing the same director (Joseph Kosinski), producer (Jerry Bruckheimer) and storyline, the film uses its Formula 1 backdrop to deliver a precision-engineered sports movie that hits every expected beat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Thus we have Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a one-time contemporary of Ayrton Senna who flamed out before fulfilling his potential and is now living an itinerant life as a remarkably well-preserved 60-something high-speed racing driver for hire. Drifting around the country like the motor racing equivalent of Jack Reacher or the Littlest Hobo, he's happy enough – until Javier Bardem's former colleague-turned-F1 Team owner Ruben rocks up in need of a gifted driver to help his financially troubled operation get some points on the board to avoid bankruptcy. Arriving at Silverstone full of cowboy swagger, Sonny immediately finds himself clashing with the team's fame-chasing, cocksure rookie, Joshua Pierce (Damson Idris), whose nose is out of joint at having an old-timer come in an steal his thunder. Kinetic action scenes and intergenerational conflict duly ensue, the former more entertaining than the latter thanks to Kosinski's talent for figuring out visceral, immersive shots over his somewhat limited ability to capture the nuances of human drama. That said Kerry Condon makes the most of a thinly written character to provide some spark as the team's lead engineer and love interest for Pitt. As undeniably thrilling as some of the race scenes are, though, the bloated two-and-a-half-hour runtime takes the film perilously close to replicating the tedium of watching an entire F1 race from start to finish. Emma Mackey and Vicky Krieps in Hot Milk Adapted from Debrah Levy's literary bestseller of the same name, Hot Milk is a fairly soporific drama about a young woman (Emma Mackey) finding herself while accompanying her wheelchair-bound mother (Fiona Shaw) to a Spanish clinic to get treatment for the possibly psychosomatic condition that's robbed her of the ability to walk for most of her life. Freighted with Freudian tension, the controlling mother-daughter relationship is – despite the best efforts of the cast – dully rendered. Ditto Mackey's character's exploration of her sexuality with a local seamstress who has a dark family secret of her own (she's played by Vicky Krieps). Indeed writer/director Rebecca Lenkiewicz struggles throughout to transpose Levy's rich text to the screen in visually arresting ways, building to a provocative ending that's not convincing in the least.
