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Living plants and animals emit a faint glow that fades after death

This article from The Brighter Side of News reports on a study revealing that living plants and animals emit a faint glow that fades after death. This glow, known as ultraweak photon emission (UPE), originates from metabolic reactions involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) and is visible only with sensitive cameras. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada, shows that UPE is distinct from thermal radiation and bioluminescence, and its intensity correlates with biological activity and chemical stress. After death, the glow fades due to the cessation of active metabolism. The findings suggest UPE could serve as a non-invasive method to monitor biological activity and health in living systems.

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Dec 13th

Trump sued by preservation group over $300m White House ballroom project

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump and his administration to halt the $300m White House ballroom project, alleging that Trump violated multiple federal laws by demolishing part of the historic East Wing without required reviews or congressional approval. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to freeze all construction activities until proper federal oversight procedures are completed. The National Trust argues that Trump rushed the demolition over objections from preservationists and that no president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review or construct a ballroom on public property without giving the public the opportunity to weigh in.

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