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U.S. Air Force Verifies Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon

 

The Boeing Company has developed an electromagnetic pulse weapon that can target and destroy specific electronic systems in buildings. The weapon was specifically designed to target certain buildings without causing collateral damage or injuries. Previously, this technology was only available to Hollywood screenwriters; this technology is portrayed in Warner Brother’s “Ocean’s … [Read more...]

University’s Light Rail Yields Potential Electromagnetic Interference to Expensive Lab Equipment

 

A University of Minnesota light rail reportedly causes electromagnetic radiation and vibrations, which could disturb university research in chemistry and medical departments, the Minnesota Daily reported. For more than a year, Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council have attempted to reduce the electromagnetic disturbances from the Green Line Light Rail. The University of … [Read more...]

Scientists Concerned with Electronic Device Radiation File Appeal to UN

 

Scientists from 39 different nations are concerned about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation from mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices. A group of 199 scientists have filed an appeal, titled “International EMF Scientist Appeal,” with the United Nations and World Health Organization (WHO) and have requested the organizations adopt more protective … [Read more...]

FCC’s Plan to Revitalize AM Radio Concerns Listeners

 

On May 15, iHeartMedia met with the FCC Media Bureau to discuss the current plan to revitalize AM Radio and to discuss an ex parte letter describing possible changes to AM radio stations. The plan in place will reduce skywave interference protection which make it easier for AM radio stations to operate and give users more flexibility. Jeff Littlejohn of EVP/Engineering and … [Read more...]

California Electrosensitive Haven can be Purchased for 8.6 Million Dollars

 

An apartment, Unit 4 at 2170 Jackson Street in San Francisco, Calif., is currently on the market for $8.6 million dollars. It’s reportedly a safe space for electrosensitives. “Electrosensitives” are people who have illnesses and attribute the cause to electromagnetic radiation emitted from electronic devices, such as phones, computers or wireless routers. The apartment has … [Read more...]

Astronomers Discover 17-Year Interference Caused by Microwave Oven

 

For nearly 17 years astronomers at Parkes Observatory in Australia searched for the reason why radio interference took place during experiments and observations. They discovered early this year that the interference was coming from a microwave oven in the observatory’s kitchen. Parkes Observatory houses one of the best-known radio telescopes in the country. It is used to … [Read more...]

TECH TIDBIT: Apple Watch Controls Car

 

The newest Apple product, the Apple Watch, will soon be able to control Tesla Model S vehicles with a Remote S application. The Remote S app on the Apple Watch allows users to change temperature settings, open sunroofs, check charging levels of the vehicle, remote start the vehicle, and more. The Apple Watch has almost full control over the car when using the Remote S app. The … [Read more...]

EMC/EMI Conference Expands to U.S. Market

 

Horizon House Publications and Microwave Journal announced that the Electronic Design Conference and Exhibition, EDI CON, is expanding into the U.S. market after three successful events in Beijing, China. According to the Microwave Journal, EDI CON China grew 10-20 percent each year and the event had more than 2,600 attendees this year. The first ever EDI CON USA will take … [Read more...]

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