Paranormal activity could be present locally Nov 19, 2009
Another teammate carried an EM meter, which measures electromagnetic fields digitally in addition to temperature ... The meter measures electromagnetic fields with five single lights as indicators. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
As many as 9 million people in the United States - 3 percent of the population - may have severe reactions to electromagnetic fields (EMF), an invisible force that some scientists claim will greatly shorten life spans. Consider these startling recent findings: Young people who start using cell phones before they turn 20 years of age could have a fivefold increase in brain cancer risk and could exhibit symptoms usually associated with aging - dementia and Alzheimer's disease - by the age of 30,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Foes seek new site for SRP substation Nov 13, 2009
In a meeting at SRP's Tempe headquarters, parents, school officials and Gilbert residents cited concerns ranging from the risks of childhood leukemia from exposure to electromagnetic fields to criminal activity such as copper theft. They cited the 1981 death of 13-year-old Matthew Payne, who was electrocuted in an Arizona Public Service substation in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)
How Size Matters For Catalysts: Study Links Size, Activity, Electronic Properties Nov 9, 2009
Electromagnetic fields are used to capture the particles and send them through a mass spectrometer, which selects only the sizes of palladium particles Anderson and colleagues want to study. The desired particles then are deposited on a single crystal of titanium oxide that measures less than a half-inch on a side. (Science Daily)
Critics call NASA tests on monkeys 'nonsense' Nov 6, 2009
Ideas for protecting them from dangerous rays include using thick shields of aluminum, water, hydrogen-rich plastics or electromagnetic fields. But a future Mars craft would weigh too much and cost too much if engineers over-design it. (Florida Today)
A supernatural hobby Oct 30, 2009
In one case, the group recorded significant electromagnetic fields in a house. Those fields can trigger hallucinations, Pabst said. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips Oct 28, 2009
The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, suggests that electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones may have a harmful effect on bone density. However, the researchers emphasized that their findings are preliminary and noted that future generations of cell phones may reduce users' exposure to electromagnetic fields ... In procedures where bone density is important for good outcomes, surgeons may want to consider the possible effects of exposure to... (MEDLINEplus)
Cellular phones lead to weak bones Oct 25, 2009
A study by Dr. Tolga Atay and colleagues of Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, found that with long-term exposure, electromagnetic fields from cell phones could weaken the bone, potentially affecting the outcomes of surgical procedures using bone grafts ... The results raise the possibility that bone density could be adversely affected by electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones. (India Times, India)
Scare tactics Oct 24, 2009
A crowd of ghost hunters wielding cameras and gadgets that can sense electromagnetic fields converge on the doorway, as Furhman continues to flap and shimmy alongside the invisible phenomena ... A crowd of ghost hunters wielding cameras and gadgets that can sense electromagnetic fields converge on the doorway, as Furhman continues to flap and shimmy alongside the invisible phenomena. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Heart of a galaxy emits gamma rays Oct 3, 2009
The charged particles accelerated to very high energies in the remnants of such explosions react with the surrounding medium or with electromagnetic fields to generate extremely high-energy gamma quanta. Between 2005 and 2008, astrophysicists used the H.E.S.S. telescope system in Namibia over a total observation period of 119 hours to detect the expected gamma rays at energies exceeding 220 GeV (billion electronvolts). (EurekAlert!)
Impact Of Renewable Energy On Our Oceans Must Be Investigated, Say Scientists Sep 21, 2009
The study also points out that such devices could have negative environmental impacts, resulting from habitat loss, collision risks, noise and electromagnetic fields. The study highlights the gaps in our understanding of the effects of marine renewable energy devices on the health of our oceans. (Science Daily)
Theory of Theodor Kaluza and Oskar ... Sep 20, 2009
While teaching electromagnetism he begins to consider introducing a fifth dimension in order to unify gravitational and electromagnetic fields. Two years later, he contracted hepatitis and returned to Copenhagen. (Suite101.com)
PNNL will study producing power from rivers, ocean Sep 3, 2009
Among the first experiments planned is a look at how fish and other marine animals behave when exposed to noise and electromagnetic fields in a controlled environment in a laboratory tank, Brandt said. Fish that live on the ocean bottom such as flounder, plus sea urchins, mussels and oysters may be observed. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ghana: The Magical Chain Aug 17, 2009
As well as improving harmony and energy levels, the Amezcua Chi Pendant, the advertiser's website says, also protects the wearer from the electromagnetic fields in the environment. Tests, say the promoters, have shown that the Amezcua Chi Pendant is able to neutralise the negative effects of electro-smog (e-smog) which is the result of electromagnetic fields created by electronic equipment such as mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens, lighting, air-conditioners, etc. (allAfrica.com)
A new cloaking method Aug 17, 2009
"It is two-dimensional, but we believe it can be extended easily to three dimensions, meaning real objects could be cloaked. It's called active cloaking, which means it uses devices that actively generate electromagnetic fields rather than being composed of 'metamaterials' [exotic metallic substances] that passively shield objects from passing electromagnetic waves.". Milton says his previous research involved "just cloaking clusters of small particles, but now we are able to cloak larger... (EurekAlert!)
45-nanometer Chips For Ultra-fast WiFi Aug 14, 2009
13, 2009) Powerful new radio technologies that promise blisteringly fast WiFi have been given a boost by a team of European researchers cutting-edge work on miniscule microchips. The work, led by Belgian-based nanotechnology research group IMEC, has proven the potential for 45 nanometre-scale chips to be used for radio frequency (RF) applications that require high speed and low power consumption. (Science Daily)
Space shuttle, Japanese astronaut return to Earth Aug 2, 2009
Using a Japanese-built robot arm for the first time, astronauts placed three devices on the new platform: an X-ray telescope, a monitor to measure electromagnetic fields around the station and a communications antenna for a Japanese satellite network. One of the Endeavour astronauts, rookie Timothy Kopra, remained behind on the station, taking over the flight engineer's post previously held by Japan's Koichi Wakata, who returned home aboard the shuttle after 4 1/2 months in orbit. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Is Wi-Fi Making You Sick? Jul 31, 2009
About two percent of the population is supersensitive to the electromagnetic fields produced by Wi-Fi, although some reports put figures as high as five percent ... The electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, can also have effects on neurological tissues, and experts fear they could contribute to Alzheimers, multiple sclerosis and Parkinsons disease. (Newsmax)
Mobile debate Jul 25, 2009
There are also instances of individuals showing signs of being particularly sensitive to electromagnetic fields ... "We suspect that the symptoms patients have are causally linked with the electromagnetic fields." ... But hypersensitivity aside, other scientists and the World Health Organisation said research into electromagnetic fields has revealed no major public health risk. (BBC News -- Technology)
Scientist says co-location of masts will not reduce emissions Jul 15, 2009
" Mr Amoako said the ICNIRP guidelines had been adopted by several countries to regulate the RF emissions from mobile phones and FM base stations, adding that in Ghana, however, some of the operators were not aware of the guidelines. He said the EPA and the RPI were collaborating to ensure that companies complied with the guidelines. Mr Amoako said the few base stations that EPA and RPI had surveyed, showed general compliance, but the emissions were much higher than those of a typical base... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
L&M Geo Service Jul 12, 2009
Satterthwaite said that standard technology for underground locates uses ferrous induction or electromagnetic fields to find subterranean material and has up to an 18 inch margin of error. GPR technology relies on density and significantly reduces the margin of error with underground locates. (Montana Standard, MT)
Trapped Atom Makes for Supersensitive Probe and Quantum Link Jul 10, 2009
and the University of Erlangen Nuremberg and the in Erlangen, Germany, devised a so-called stylus trap that freezes a magnesium ion, or charged atom, in place with lasers and electromagnetic fields, where it can be used as an ultrasensitive atomic-scale probe. That probe would be several orders of magnitude more sensitive to electric and magnetic forces than an atomic force microscope, according to the study's authors. (Scientific American)
Device Makes Objects Invisible In Certain Light Conditions Jul 9, 2009
Nonetheless, scientists are working with other types of light such as microwaves -with experimental results in 2006 which signalled the first step towards invisibility-, low frequency electromagnetic fields (such as radio or television waves), or even with constant magnetic fields such as magnets or the Earth's magnetic field. The metamaterial designed by the research group at UAB consists in an irregular network of superconductors, which give materials specific magnetic properties that can... (Science Daily)
Tech.view: All shook up Jun 27, 2009
More recently, researchers have sought to associate electromagnetic fields, the radon or hydrogen content of the soil and seismicity patterns with impending earthquakes. All to no avail. (The Economist)
Power line update before Butte council Jun 24, 2009
Mike Silva, a contractor with the utility who studies electromagnetic fields, said the federal government has spent millions researching the issue and has not found evidence that would require the lines be buried. "At the end of the day the health departments of many states have looked at this and none of them have set a health-based EMF standard," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
LA County Calls for Repeal of Federal Cell Tower Health Preemption Jun 17, 2009
In April, the European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Health Concerns Associated with Electromagnetic Fields by a 559 to 22 vote, which includes the position that cell towers not be placed in proximity to schools, places of worship, retirement homes, and health care institutions. Meanwhile, in the U.S. it remains illegal for local governments to prevent the placement of wireless facilities near schools and other sensitive locations because of the Telecommunications Act of... (PR Newswire)
A breakthrough toward industrial production of fluorescent nanodiamonds Jun 5, 2009
Similarly, fluorescence is used in material sciences to detect electromagnetic fields, for optic storage or tracking (notably to detect fake products). However, most of fluorescent dyes are made of molecules with a limited life time due to chemical reactivity. (EurekAlert!)
Polarity Therapy May 26, 2009
Polarity follows the basic laws of Yin and Yang and also of the principles of attraction, including electromagnetic fields and has been called the modern manifestation of ancient Hermetic Philosophy. Polarity consists of a step-down corresponding to a movement from Ether to Earth. (Suite101.com)
Possible routes for transmission lines criticized by landowners May 25, 2009
Some people fear that electromagnetic fields from the wires could cause cancer. "The point is it's blight," said Lia McKeon, whose century-old ranch house east of Riverbank is in one of the corridors. (Modesto Bee, CA)
How to boost life of your DVDs, USBs May 24, 2009
Both types of storage are threatened by fluids, high levels of humidity in the air, and strong electromagnetic fields. The primary culprit behind lost data on flash storage medium is not technical at all, says storage media maker Verbatim. (India Times, India)
'Lost' has not lost its way, it's getting better May 10, 2009
And a series that once pondered big metaphysical themes - science, faith, free will - has delved into more intricate questions of electromagnetic fields and theories of time travel. At the same time, a show that once luxuriated in character development has become more fixed on unraveling its complicated plot. (Boston Globe)
Off to the fair May 5, 2009
In her project titled An Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields in the Home, she tested the electromagnetic fields of the appliances. She discovered landline and cell phones tested the same as to the amount of harm they can do. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
NIST super-sensors to measure 'signature' of inflationary universe May 3, 2009
These types of experiments can only be done by studying the universe as a whole, because the particles and electromagnetic fields at the beginning of the inflationary epoch were roughly 10 billion times hotter than the energies attainable by the most powerful particle colliders on Earth today. At this energy scale, fundamental forces now identified as separate are predicted to merge. (EurekAlert!)
Letter: NA citizens cell antennas opposition mirrors French citizens Apr 28, 2009
On April 2, following the Angers Court decision, a second European Parliament Resolution on the health concerns associated with electromagnetic fields passed overwhelming 559 to 22. And on April 6, 50 doctors and medical scientists associated with the Dutch National Platform on Radiation Risks released a press statement calling for measures to be taken to minimize exposure to electromagnetic fields out of concern for what they are experiencing in treating patients. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Radiation a cause for concern Apr 20, 2009
In the Klang Valley, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) handles complaints like this and would usually conduct radiation checks using the Environmental Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Measurement System Rohde and Schwarz from Germany. The system measures common radio services, Bluetooth, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and television broadcast signals to find out the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Microsoft tired of waiting Apr 18, 2009
These eruptions, known more scientifically as coronal mass ejections (CME), can cause damage to satellites, disrupt communications and disturb electromagnetic fields. They can also harm astronauts in orbit, and even cause blackouts on more earthbound folk when the particles come into contact with our planet. (Asia Times Online)
Voters give thumbs down to new deer plan Apr 16, 2009
The change addresses technology that uses electromagnetic fields to fire projectiles the so-called railgun. It passed 3,956 votes to 2,156. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Check Point Software Technologies' Acquisition of Nokia's Security Appliance Business Completed Apr 14, 2009
Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) the deteriorating global economic conditions and related financial crisis and their impact on us, our customers and end-users of our products, services and solutions, our suppliers and collaborative partners; 2) the development of the mobile and fixed communications industry, as well as the growth and profitability of the new market segments that we target and our ability to successfully develop or acquire and market... (PR Newswire)
NASA Twin Spacecraft May Reveal Secret of Moon's Origin Apr 11, 2009
Space weather produces disturbances in electromagnetic fields on Earth that can induce extreme currents in wires, disrupting power lines and causing wide-spread blackouts. It also can affect communications and navigation systems. (PR Newswire)
• Report on impact of transmission line project due this summer Mar 28, 2009
But Dockter argued that any effects are negligible at best - including from electromagnetic fields that are harmful at high levels. It's not clear what effects, if any, low-level exposure has on the human body, according to federal and global health organizations. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Powerful Solar Storm Could Shut Down U.S. for Months Mar 24, 2009
"Space weather can produce solar storm electromagnetic fields that induce extreme currents in wires, disrupting power lines, causing wide-spread blackouts and affecting communication cables that support the Internet," the report states. "Severe space weather also produces solar energetic particles and the dislocation of the Earth's radiation belts, which can damage satellites used for commercial communications, global positioning and weather forecasting.". (Fox News)
Robot Fish to Detect Ocean Pollution Mar 21, 2009
So far, it also seems unlikely the robot fish will be mistaken for prey: At the London Aquarium, sharks steer clear of the fake fish, possibly because the predators find the robots' electromagnetic fields unpleasant, Doyle said. At the same time, scientists are working to ensure that the sounds of the robots and other factors don't disrupt the natural environment, he added. (National Geographic)
Adverse Health Effects from the Operation of Digital Broadcast Television Stations (DVBT) Mar 10, 2009
The WHO, the German Radiation Protection Commission, and the German Federal Ministry of the Environment rely on the Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300 GHz), (Health Physics 74 (4): 494 522; 1998) published by the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). In this document, it says: p. 495: These guidelines will be periodically revised and updated as advances are made in identifying the adverse... (Multichannel News)
Science fair offers chance to learn Feb 27, 2009
What are sources of electromagnetic fields in a home. People can see really amazing projects, said Andrea Black, a member of the fairs steering committee. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
The Efficient Future of Deep-Space Travel--Electric Rockets Feb 7, 2009
Electric rockets propel space vehicles by applying electric or electromagnetic fields to clouds of charged particles, or plasmas, to accelerate them. Although electric rockets offer much lower thrust levels than their chemical cousins, they can even-tually enable spacecraft to reach greater speeds for the same amount of propellant. (Scientific American)
