Images Dated 2nd April 2003

Kirlian photograph of human hands

Hands. Kirlian photograph of human hands showing the electromagnetic discharge around their edges. This luminous discharge results from high-energy interactions between the hands and a strong applied electric field. The shape, colour and form of the discharge around a living body has been said to represent its aura, which is indicative of the physical and mental health of the individual. Some therapists claim to be able to repair damaged auras, and to diagnose diseases before physical symptoms become apparent. These claims are not supported by conventional medicine

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Coloured image of sunspot group & sun granulation

Sunspots and granulation. Coloured imageof a sun- spot group (dark markings) and solargranulation. Each sunspot has a dark core, the umbra, and a lighter, filamented periphery, the penumbra. Sunspots are caused by intense, localised magnetic fields which inhibit the flowof heat from the interior. The bright granules arethe tops of currents bringing hot gas to thesurface. The dark lines are the boundaries ofthese currents. Photographed by the Vacuum Towertelescope at Sacramento Peak, USA, on 15 November1970.
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Formula One World Championship: Ferrari team mates Michael Schumacher, left, and Eddie Irvine, right, stand with Olympic athletics legend Carl Lewis

Ferrari team mates Michael Schumacher (GER), left, and Eddie Irvine (GBR), right, stand with Olympic athletics legend Carl Lewis (USA), centre left, and former 100m world record holder Leroy Burrell (USA), centre right. who were guests of Nike.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, 24 August 1997.
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