The research was initiated after scientists on the research team reported seeing occasional flashes of green light while working with an infrared laser. Unlike the laser pointers used in lecture halls or as toys, the powerful infrared laser the scientists worked with emits light waves thought to be invisible to the human eye.
Emmental cheese. Emmental (Emmentaler or Emmenthal) is a yellow, medium-hard Swiss cheese that originated in the area around Emmental, Canton Bern. It has a savory, but mild taste. While the denomination Emmentaler Switzerland is protected, Emmentaler alone is not; similar cheeses of other origins, especially from France and Bavaria and even Finland, are widely available and sold by that name.
Encephalomalacia is a severe brain condition which can lead to serious brain damage and impair its functioning. Adults with this disorder often have a better prognosis with proper treatment. In many cases, the surgical removal of the softened brain matter does not give rise to any serious problems.