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Electromagnetism and Bossie

 

The Net and some Blogs have had a recent field day discussing the ostensible fact that herds of grazing cattle normally seem to align themselves along a north/south axis corresponding to Earth’s geomagnetic fields. Now, giving a new meaning to the term “animal magnetism,” it seems proximity to electric power lines changes their behavior. When cattle are grazing near power lines … [Read more...]

Laird Technologies Launches New Website

 

Laird Technologies, known for its EMI control and critical components for wireless design, has launched a newly designed website. The redesigned site offers easy home-page navigation of all products, full product and custom capabilities content, and local points of contact for inquiries and product distribution. The new site integrates content from all of Laird Technologies’ … [Read more...]

Interference vs. Defibrillators

 

Medical device manufacturer Welch Allyn is recalling approximately 14,000 external defibrillators after 39 reported incidents, including two deaths. The recall involves 14,054 AED 10 and MRL JumpStart external defibrillators manufactured between October 3, 2002 and January 25, 2007. According to Welch Allyn there is the possibility that these prescription devices are … [Read more...]

Ongoing EMF Health Debate

 

The current issue of the journal Pathophysiology is a special edition with several articles focusing on electromagnetic fields from cell phones and other wireless technologies and their effect on human health and the environment. Researchers from six countries have contributed fifteen chapters covering possible health risks to humans and wildlife. Titles of the articles … [Read more...]

SE Michigan Section Slates Speaker on Antennas and RF Sensors

 

The Southeastern Michigan Section of the IEEE Society has slated a session for Monday, March 16, 2009 at 3:30 pm. This event is part of the Section’s “Chapter IV” Speaker Series and will feature John L. Volakis, a professor in Ohio State University’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prof. Volakis will discuss “Antennas and RF Sensors: Changing the Way We Live.” … [Read more...]

Philadelphia IEEE EMC Society Plans Session on Filters, Ferrites, & Controls

 

The greater Philadelphia Chapter of the IEEE EMC Society has slated its first session of the year for Tuesday, March 24 at 5 pm. Members, non-members, and interested guests are cordially invited to gather at LCR Electronics in Norristown for dinner and a chance to question a panel of experts on filters, ferrites, and electronic controls. Expert speakers are Paul Zdanowicz of … [Read more...]

$12 Million Dollars for Support of EM Spectrum and Space Operations

 

San Diego-based Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a $12 million contract by the U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency. SAIC will provide support services for the Air Force Network Operations (AFNETOPS). The majority of the work is expected to take place at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and will involve … [Read more...]

BMW Celebrates April 1

 

Automaker BMW’s UK branch placed ads in several media outlets on April 1 touting its latest fuel-saving models equipped with Magnetic Tow Technology (MMT). Drivers of specially equipped models simply pull behind a suitable vehicle on the highway and activate a special electromagnetic beam that allows the vehicle to be towed by the car in front. The driver of the BMW simply … [Read more...]

VIDEOS: from Espresso Engineering

 

1. Espresso Shots: MD – Asia Environmental Partnership (2.00 min.) Susan Urban sets out the goals of the 2009 Maryland – Asia Environmental Partnership, a governmental/private sector collaboration that will gather experts on air and water to meet the environmental challenges faced by Asian nations, the fastest growing part of the global economy. Meanwhile, mid-Atlantic based … [Read more...]

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