Bright flash of light marks incredible moment life begins when sperm meets egg

[mystery-ak]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/04/26/bright-flash-of-light-marks-incredible-moment-life-begins-when-s/



    Sarah Knapton, Science Editor

26 April 2016 • 11:49am

Human life begins in bright flash of light as a sperm meets an egg, scientists have shown for the first time, after capturing the astonishing ‘fireworks’ on film.

An explosion of tiny sparks erupts from the egg at the exact moment of conception.

Scientists had seen the phenomenon occur in other animals but it is the first time is has been also shown to happen in humans.



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[don-o]

Sent link to the Mrs. If she decides to join, she will no doubt have things to say about in vitro fertilization, which I assume is how these images are captured.

[geronl]

I would bet it is much "brighter" when done naturally too