Pictures of an Unknown Aura
Aaronson · 1974
Early Kirlian photography research revealed that living organisms generate detectable electromagnetic fields, establishing biological EMF sensitivity.
Plain English Summary
This 1974 research by Aaronson explored Kirlian photography, a technique that captures electrical discharge patterns around living organisms, particularly focusing on plant specimens. The study examined what appears to be bioelectrical energy fields or 'auras' that become visible through this specialized photographic method. This work contributed to early investigations into whether living organisms generate detectable electromagnetic fields that could be photographed and analyzed.
Why This Matters
While Kirlian photography research from the 1970s might seem disconnected from modern EMF health concerns, it actually represents an important early recognition that living organisms interact with electromagnetic fields in complex ways. The science demonstrates that our bodies and other living systems are fundamentally bioelectrical - we generate our own electromagnetic fields through cellular processes, nerve conduction, and heart rhythms. What this means for you is that if organisms naturally produce and respond to electromagnetic fields, they're also potentially susceptible to external EMF interference. The reality is that this foundational work helped establish that biological systems aren't electromagnetically inert - they're dynamic, field-generating entities that can be influenced by the EMF environment around them.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{pictures_of_an_unknown_aura_g5952,
author = {Aaronson},
title = {Pictures of an Unknown Aura},
year = {1974},
}