People Emit Visible Light

An Anonymous Reader writes "The human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day, scientists now reveal. Japanese researchers have shown that the body emits visible light, 1,000 times less intense than the levels to which our naked eyes are sensitive. In fact, virtually all living creatures emit very weak light, which is thought to be a byproduct of biochemical reactions involving free radicals."

Comments

Light, zombies, vampires, and global warming

[Mr.Fork]

Does it mean if someone doesn't emit light is dead or 'un-dead' like Zombies or Vampires? Can I get a dead-dar that goes off if someone isn't emitting light?

Maybe we should find a way to create solar panels that are powered from human body light to fight global warming? :)

Sounds like the spirit

[Apple Acolyte]

Sounds like this is confirmation of one's spirit, or chi (life force) in the eastern parlance.