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Extensive studies conducted by universities in the US and Sweden show that a certain dose of radio frequency before bedtime causes insomnia. While there is plenty of number crunching yet to come to determine the exact relationships between exposure to 884MHz RF and loss of sleep, the key message from one of the scientists was this: "If you feel you have trouble sleeping, you should think about not talking on a mobile phone right before you go to bed."
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Mobile Phones (Not Bitch Ex-Wife, Damn Kids, Idiot Boss) Cause Insomnia
Extensive studies conducted by universities in the US and Sweden show that a certain dose of radio frequency before bedtime causes insomnia. While there is plenty of number crunching yet to come to determine the exact relationships between exposure to 884MHz RF and loss of sleep, the key message from one of the scientists was this: "If you feel you have trouble sleeping, you should think about not talking on a mobile phone right before you go to bed."
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10:08 AM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By Wilson Rothman
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Latest by Inspector Gadget: Would this apply to wifi etc as well? more »
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DIY Geiger Counter: When the Big One Drops, You Will Be Ready
When the world finally goes all to hell and the missiles start flying, a Geiger counter will be a handy tool for anyone who survives the blast. Be prepared by building your own Mr. Fission radar detector. The device works with a standard Geiger tube, a high voltage power supply, and a design based around a Motorola MC68HC908KX8 microcontroller. More »
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Keep Your Unborn Baby Radiation Free With MummyWraps
The MummyWrap is a stretchy shirt designed for pregnant moms to protect their unborn babies from electromagnetic radiation (EMR). It works by utilizing a special fabric called Swiss Shield that blocks out the EMR or "electro-smog," as they call it. Now all of the gadgety moms out there can keep on using their cellphones and Wi-Fi without fear. Of course the MummyWrap will also greatly reduce the chances that their kid will retain any kind of radiation-based superhero abilities as well. [Textually.org]
3:44 PM on Mon Oct 1 2007
By blongo3
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Latest by MENDOZA!!!!!: But how will my future offspring gain incredible superhuman powers?Genetics? Supersoldier Serum? pfft, as if! more »
cellphone disco
This is the Cell Phone Disco by Informationlab at NextFest '07, it's basically a large wall covered in LED's. These LED's only turn on when in the presence of the same electromagnetic interference (EMI) that comes from a cellphone. So when you use your cellphone in the presence of the Disco you can "see" the EMI noise emanating from your phone. [Product Page via NextFest]
Cellphone Disco Boogies Into NextFest
This is the Cell Phone Disco by Informationlab at NextFest '07, it's basically a large wall covered in LED's. These LED's only turn on when in the presence of the same electromagnetic interference (EMI) that comes from a cellphone. So when you use your cellphone in the presence of the Disco you can "see" the EMI noise emanating from your phone. [Product Page via NextFest]
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Force Field for Spaceships
A group of British scientists are teaming up to create the first ever Star Trek-style force field. The shield would be used to protect astronauts from cancer-causing radiation coming from the sun in the form of solar wind. Astronauts will be able to turn the shield on or off, and they'll even be able to use it on themselves when venturing outside their spaceship. All they need now is to get this guy to design their ship. More »
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Cellphones Wiping Out Bees?
In the US alone, the East Coast has recently lost 70% of its commercial bee population, with the West Coast not far behind those numbers. Apparently it's a result of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), when colonies essentially cease to be (no pun intended). From the Independent:German research has long shown that bees' behaviour changes near power lines. Now a limited study at Landau University has found that bees refuse to return to their hives when mobile phones are placed nearby....Dr George Carlo, who headed a massive study by the US government and mobile phone industry of hazards from mobiles in the Nineties, said: "I am convinced the possibility is real."What do you think, intelligent readers. Is it possible, or just a bunch of beeswax?
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2:05 PM on Sun Apr 15 2007
By Mark Wilson
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Latest by Manos_Lijeros: If cell phones actually did affect the bees, why were the bees in the United States of America affected first? Isn't the density of the human populations in Europe greater than it is in the United States--cell phone use more »
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Even More Scientists Claim Cell Phones Damage Your Sperm
Bad news for the breeders among us: there are a bunch of studies out there that point towards cell phones as a new cause of infertility and retarded sperm. A new report by Cleveland Clinic researchers adds to the evidence and has some bad news for us gadget junkies:"Those men who used a cell phone for more than 4 hours per day had the biggest decrease in properties in sperm especially the count, quality, and quantity of the sperm. They are significantly impaired in these men."Time to line my pockets with lead. It's for the good of the species, after all. More »
12:50 PM on Tue Mar 20 2007
By Adam Frucci
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Latest by outofquestion: I say we should test it out ourselves somehow. I don't know anyone have an answer more »
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Cell Sensor Measures Your Slow Death From Killer Cellphones, Radiation
Get out the tin foil hats, folks, 'cause the radiation's coming! Wait, it's already here. Run for your lives! This Cell Sensor EMF detector will make you even more paranoid by measuring both electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) radiation. Jeez, that sounds so dangerous and scary: Radiation. That's gotta hurt. More »
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Paranoid Home Owners Waging War on City-wide Wi-Fi
If New York got city-wide Wi-Fi, I'd be the happiest cat in town, which is why I don't get the people behind the Healthy Home Alliance in Naperville, IL. They're actually trying to shut down the city's attempts at blanketing the town with Wi-Fi. According to the HHA, "Wi-Fi transmitters function at 2.45 GHz, which is like being surrounded by a microwave oven without walls or doors." If that's the case, microwave me all you want. This is just as ridiculous as that Brit author who claimed she was prodded by her routers. More »
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Minox Armband Keeps You from Baking in the Sun
We all know spending too much time in the sun is a bad thing, so the last thing we want is a gadget to nag us about it. Yet that's pretty much what the Suntimer does. When it senses you've gotten your fair share of UV rays, it sounds an alarm to tell you to head indoors. Maybe if it had some extra features we'd consider strapping one on, but we'll stick with the sunblock for now. And besides, we prefer our skin like we prefer our chicken. Extra cripsy. More »
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Gammawatch: Radiation Detector
Apparently, "more and more ordinary citizens are interested in personal radiation protection. " Really? Tell me more! More »
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Magic Volcanic Face Spray Blocks Cell Phone Radiation
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Using Cellphones For Too Long Destroys Your Sperm
So it turns out that using a cellphone for extended periods of time can totally destroy your sperm count, lads. A recent study carried out by researchers in the U.S. and doctors in India found that using a cellphone for more than four hours per day both reduces sperm count and ravages what sperm you have left, leaving the little guys all but useless. The findings could be chalked up to all that lovely radiation coming out of cellphones, with the eyes, breasts and testicles being most likely to absorb those wacky waves. Oh, and texting is just as bad, too, apparently. More »
8:43 AM on Tue Oct 24 2006
By Gizloco
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34 comments
Latest by Silvadragon: So whats the dig on WiFi EMR? Is it bad for u too?!?!?!?! more »
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Anti-EMF Scarf Protects Against Cellphone Radiation
Handy Fashions is selling a series of scarves that incorporate a technology that supposedly blocks out the harmful radiation caused by cellphones. Available in a variety of sizes, the scarves are also designed to complement your wardrobe with its hip, silvery finish and sensible, old lady spirit. The shielding is so good (how. good. is. it?) that wrapping the scarf around a cellphone will leave it "out of range" after a few seconds. Other adventures in English can be found on Handy Fashions' Web site, including how "size 3 is perfect as head scarf for laydies." Combine the scarf with an anti-EMF hat and you're all set to go once more into the breach. More »
10:46 AM on Mon Jul 31 2006
By Gizloco
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Latest by richardhenry: Apparently the 'Anti-Alien Abduction Scarf' is coming soon. It can prevent an all manner of unwanted anal probings, memory loss, and damn - it looks cool. more »
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Ten Highest Radiation Cellphones
Guess who has eight on this list? If you answered Motorola, give yourself a
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