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Apr

‘Losing the Dark’: Video Illuminates Threat of Light Pollution

April 29, 2020
A short video seeks to stem the rising tide of light pollution, which is robbing Earth of its dark night skies. Light pollution doesn’t just make it more difficult for professional and backyard astronomers to observe the heavens, according to the 6.5-minute film, which is called “Losing the Dark.” The loss of darkness also disrupts...
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28
Apr

Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

April 28, 2020
Filippini, T.; Tesauro, M.; Fiore, M.; Malagoli, C.; Consonni, M.; Violi, F.; Iacuzio, L.; Arcolin, E.; Oliveri Conti, G.; Cristaldi, A.; Zuccarello, P.; Zucchi, E.; Mazzini, L.; Pisano, F.; Gagliardi, I.; Patti, F.; Mandrioli, J.; Ferrante, M.; Vinceti, M. Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Population-Based Case-Control Study. Int. J. Environ. Res....
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28
Apr

Switzerland plans 5G emissions monitoring

April 28, 2020
Yanitsa Boyadzhieva, Mobile World Live Switzerland’s Federal Council decided to keep current 5G radiation exposure limits, while unveiling plans to further monitor the effects of the next-generation mobile technology. In a statement, the cabinet explained it aimed to protect the population from non-ionizing radiation by maintaining its limits. While noting 5G can play an important...
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28
Apr

Vodafone Netherlands will be activating its 5G network Tuesday evening, 28th April 2020

April 28, 2020
Vodafone has announced that it will be activating its 5G network Tuesday evening, across more than half of the Netherlands. This news comes despite the fact that the nation’s first 5G spectrum auction has yet to take place. The Telecompaper states: Vodafone starts 5G network in “half of the Netherlands”, not “more than half of...
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27
Apr

Swiss maintain 5G emission standards amid safety concerns

April 27, 2020
Source https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-swiss-5g/swiss-maintain-5g-emission-standards-amid-safety-concerns-idUKKCN22420T ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss government will keep current safety standards for fifth-generation (5G) mobile frequency emissions, it said on Wednesday, settling a debate that has delayed the rollout of the new technology. Concerns about the potential health impact of 5G emissions have flared in Switzerland, where just over half of people fear...
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27
Apr

Deutsche Telekom’s vision of 5G Germany in 2020

April 27, 2020
By Harry Baldock, Total TelecomMonday 27 April 20 The operator said over 50% of the nation’s population would have access to 5G by the end of 2020 Germany’s biggest operator, Deutsche Telekom, has announced a new initiative that seeks to rapidly expand 5G availability throughout the country, hoping to hit more than 50% of the population...
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27
Apr

How will Starlink satellites work ?

April 27, 2020
Starlink satellites are relatively small compared to others in orbit. The unit is about the size of an office desk, weighing +- 260kg). Each satellite features a single solar array and 4 powerful phased array antennas. For propulsion purposes the satellites are equipped with ion thrusters, powered by krypton that enables the satellites to orbit,...
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27
Apr

Heavy screen users are the heaviest among 10,000 children

April 27, 2020
Engberg, E., Figueiredo, R.A.O., Rounge, T.B. et al. Heavy screen users are the heaviest among 10,000 children. Sci Rep9, 11158 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-46971-6 Abstract This cross-sectional study examined the associations of recreational screen time (viewing TV programs on any screen-based device and computer use, performed while sitting) with body mass index (BMI) categories and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) tertiles in 10,228...
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Apr

When will Starlink satellites be operative?

April 27, 2020
April 23rd, 2020 – Starlink Launch 9 should be just around the corner. Launch 7 has just been completed and Launch 8 is targeted for May. Musk has said that Starlink can provide “minor” internet coverage with at least 400 satellites and “moderate” service with about 800, so the constellation will likely be operational relatively...
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27
Apr

SpaceX requests lower orbits for satellites

April 27, 2020
SpaceX seeks to modify Starlink regulatory license SpaceX recently submitted an application to the Federal Communication Commission proposing to operate more satellites in lower orbits than the FCC previously authorized. The first phase of the Starlink network will include 1,584 satellites orbiting 341 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth. That part of the constellation, which SpaceX...
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