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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 2H 2M

101. How Starlight Powers Living Systems | Prof. Robert Fosbury

from Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD · host Dr Max Gulhane

Astrophysicist Robert Fosbury joins Dr Max Gulhane to explore an extraordinary idea: that the dominant photon energy of our Sun closely matches the metabolic activation energy that powers life on Earth.We discuss:• How stars generate order by exporting entropy as light• Why living systems mirror stellar thermodynamics• The 0.66 electron volt “control barrier” shared across biology• The 10²¹ scaling relationship between solar photons and electron transport chains• How near-infrared light influences mitochondrial function• Why indoor environments are metabolically different from natural light environments• The quantum biology of water, tunneling, and photometabolismRobert Fosbury is an honorary professor at University College London and Emeritus Astronomer at the European Southern Observatory. He has applied his astrophysics background to matters of light & biology interaction with fascinating insights and perspectives.PODCAST SPONSORS🧡 HARDBLOCK Australia's Longest Running Bitcoin-only (₿) ExchangeUse code REGENPOD for AUD 10 of bitcoin post verification  https://www.hardblock.com.au/join/REGENPODSUPPORT MY WORK🚨 DAYLIGHT COMPUTER. Blue-light free computer that doesn't wreck your circadian rhythm. Now shipping around the world. Code DRMAX for $25 off.   https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRMAX🥩 WOLKI FARM - Regenerative beef shipped around AUS. Highest quality fully grassfed & pastured pork, beef, lamb & eggs raised with holistic principles. Code DRMAX for 10% off. https://wolkifarm.com.au/DRMAX🚨 VIVA RAYS. Premium blue light blocking glasses with the most useful 3 in 1 clip on frame sets. Code DRMAX for 15% off. https://vivarays.com/dr-maxgulhane🚨 GEMBA RED. Highest quality photobiomodulation / redlight therapy devices, shipping within the USA. Code DRMAX for 10% off. https://gembared.com 🎤 PRIVATE MEMBERS GROUP on Skool platform - weekly Q&A, my 52-page eBook, PDF resource downloads & more. USD20/month, cancel anytime.  https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-resetFollow DR MAXWebsite: https://drmaxgulhane.com/Private Group: https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-resetCourses: https://drmaxgulhane.com/collections/coursesX: https://twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwRLinktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemdDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.#sunlight #starlight #mitochondria #quantumbiologySend us Fan Mail🧡 HARDBLOCK Australia's Longest Running Bitcoin-only (₿) ExchangeUse code REGENPOD for AUD 10 of bitcoin post account verification Support the show

Astrophysicist Robert Fosbury joins Dr Max Gulhane to explore an extraordinary idea: that the dominant photon energy of our Sun closely matches the metabolic activation energy that powers life on Earth. We discuss: • How stars generate order by exporting entropy as light • Why living systems mirror stellar thermodynamics • The 0.66 electron volt “control barrier” shared across biology • The 10²¹ scaling relationship between solar photons and electron transport chains • How near-infrared ligh...

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