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Can Humans Generate Water?
✦ Introduction: The Tear We Forgot Water is more than H₂O. It’s a living poem, an ancient whisper, a divine signature on the parchment of Earth. It runs through rivers, veins, and dreams. But what if we lost it all? Could humans—masters of machines, marvels of modernity—generate what the heavens once gifted for free?
By Muhammad Abdullahabout a year ago in Humans
Fable of Waterless Earth
In a future not so far, nor too near, Earth stood still. It did not spin, not metaphorically, not spiritually, not even emotionally. It gasped beneath the weight of its own drought. The rivers had forgotten how to flow, the seas had lost their blue to a ghostly gray, and clouds, once white ballerinas of the sky, now hovered as burnt ashes, scattering soot, not showers.
By Muhammad Abdullahabout a year ago in Humans
Your Brain Is Glowing—and Scientists Don’t Know Why
Life on Earth is drenched in light. The sun floods the planet with energy, fueling the growth of plants and sustaining nearly all ecosystems. But light doesn’t only come from the sky. In a remarkable discovery, scientists are realizing that life itself creates light—not just in glowing jellyfish or fireflies, but deep within our own bodies. This hidden glow is known as ultraweak photon emissions (UPEs). These are tiny streams of light particles—called biophotons—emitted by living tissues, including the human brain. Scientists have long suspected their existence, but for the first time ever, researchers have successfully measured biophotons coming from a living human brain—without opening the skull. Published in the journal iScience, this study opens a new frontier in neuroscience. The researchers discovered not only that the brain emits light, but also that the intensity and pattern of this glow change depending on what you're thinking or doing. This unexpected link suggests that these biophotons might be more than just metabolic by-products—they could play an active role in cognition itself. --- Why Does the Brain Glow? Everything that exists above absolute zero emits radiation. But the UPEs coming from living organisms are far more intense than normal heat radiation. They occur in the visible or near-visible light spectrum, meaning they’re technically visible—but far too faint for the human eye to detect without special equipment. These photons are produced when excited oxygen molecules, created during cellular energy production, return to a stable state and release energy in the form of light. This process, called radiative decay, occurs constantly in the body. The brain, being one of the most energy-hungry organs in the human body, is theoretically a major source of biophotons. Until now, this light had only been observed in neuron cultures—nerve cells in petri dishes—where scientists recorded small but measurable amounts of photon activity. The new study scales this up to living humans. Using extremely sensitive photon detectors and EEG caps to measure brain activity, the researchers placed participants in a completely darkened room. Detectors were focused on two specific brain regions: the occipital lobes (which process vision) and the temporal lobes (which process sound). --- The Stunning Results The first major finding was simple—but groundbreaking: photons are consistently coming out of the human head. It wasn’t random noise, interference, or background radiation. The light is real, and it's coming from the brain. The second discovery was even more puzzling. When participants switched between different cognitive tasks—such as opening or closing their eyes—the pattern of light changed. Yet, this change did not neatly correspond with brain activity detected via EEG. In fact, more electrical activity didn’t always mean more light. Lead author Dr. Nirosha Murugan suggests a possible reason: “Maybe the photons aren’t being picked up by our detectors because they’re being absorbed, scattered, or even used within the brain before they escape.” --- Do These Photons Serve a Purpose? The idea that light plays a role in biology isn't new. As early as 1923, Russian scientist Alexander Gurwitsch demonstrated that onion roots could stop growing if a light-blocking barrier was placed between them. This hinted that photons may act as messengers in cellular communication. Recent studies have added weight to this idea, especially in plants, bacteria, and simple organisms. But applying this theory to the human brain—the most complex structure in the known universe—is a huge leap. Still, researchers like Murugan think it’s worth exploring. Could these photons help transmit information between neurons? Could they represent a new form of brain signaling, beyond electricity and chemistry? Michael Gramlich, a biophysicist at Auburn University who was not involved in the study, finds the work “intriguing and potentially revolutionary,” but cautions that there’s still a long way to go. “The big question,” he says, “is whether UPEs are actually causing cognitive changes—or if they’re just a side-effect of standard brain processes.” --- Looking Ahead Other scientists are now working on nanotechnology tools to probe deeper. At the University of Rochester, researchers are developing nanoscale fiber-optic probes to see whether nerve fibers can guide photons like tiny light cables. Meanwhile, Murugan’s team is planning to use more advanced sensor arrays to pinpoint where in the brain these photons come from and whether they follow any known neural pathways. Even if biophotons turn out not to play a direct role in cognition, the method used in the study—measuring light along with electrical activity—is a promising new technique. Murugan calls it photoencephalography, and it could become a non-invasive way to monitor mental states in the future. As Gramlich concludes, “Even if the theory that biophotons are part of brain function turns out to be wrong, the tools developed here will be invaluable. This field is just beginning.
By khalidabout a year ago in Humans
Eye-Opening Video Reveals How Your Body Reacts To A 36-Hour Fast
Ever wondered what actually happens when you stop eating for 36 hours? It’s not just about skipping meals or losing weight—your body goes through a wild biological rollercoaster that could change how you think about food, energy, and even healing.
By Md Fahad Alamabout a year ago in Humans
Soulmates — A Journey Through Time, Spirit, and Science
We all crave that deep, unshakable connection — the feeling that someone, somewhere, was made just for us. The idea of a soulmate is one of the most powerful romantic ideals in human history. It has shaped poetry, inspired spiritual quests, and given comfort to the lonely. But what does the term really mean? Is it fate or fantasy? Science or spirit? Or maybe... all of it at once?
By F. M. Rayaanabout a year ago in Humans
To maintain your memories in sequence, the human brain employs a storage technique.
For decades, researchers have been baffled by the brain's memory storage mechanism. How our minds can store new knowledge without erasing what we already know has long been a mystery. Following a thorough examination, scientists have discovered that place cells contain crucial hints about this process.
By Francis Damiabout a year ago in Humans
The First Time We Breathe
I don’t remember the first time I breathed. No one does. Yet somehow, it defined everything that followed. That first cry wasn’t just air filling lungs—it was existence announcing itself. And from that moment onward, every “first time” became a thread in the tapestry of being human. We stumble, we reach, we burn, we break—and we become.
By Muhammad Abdullahabout a year ago in Humans
Why Breakups Hit Harder in the Digital Age
Breakups have always been painful — but today, they hit different. In the age of smartphones, social media, and instant messaging, moving on from someone you loved is no longer just an emotional process — it’s a digital one too. The person you’re trying to forget is still a tap away, still showing up in your feed, still part of your algorithm.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a year ago in Humans
What does Cannabis/CBD do for me?. Content Warning.
There are so many people against the devil's lettuce. Just simply it's "devil's lettuce". Others have tried it, and it wasn't for them. Totally understandable. Smoking cannabis or any activity isn't for everyone. For me, however, it does so much for me. Especially during this time, during chemotherapy and its side effects.
By Jessie Lynn Nelsonabout a year ago in Humans
Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers is one of the brightest stars in Major League Baseball (MLB) today. He plays for the Boston Red Sox, one of the most famous baseball teams in the world. Known for his powerful bat and exciting style of play, Devers has become a fan favorite in Boston and across the country.
By Farhan Sayedabout a year ago in Humans
The Psychology of Situationships: Stuck Between Love and Freedom
You talk every day. You share memes, dreams, maybe even sleep together. But if someone asks, “Are you together?” — you pause. You don’t know. Neither do they.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a year ago in Humans
"The Stranger Who Remembered Me Before I Was Born"
I was 27 the first time someone told me they remembered me before I existed. It happened on a late train — the kind that smells like metal and old gum, where time feels a little warped and nobody looks anyone in the eye.
By Hamad Haiderabout a year ago in Humans