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May

Seeing the light: beneficial impacts on neuroendocrine physiology?

May 26, 2021,
British Society for Neuroendocrinology Briefing 58 Dr Manuel Spitschan In addition to seeing the colourful and detailed world around us, light profoundly impacts our brains and bodies – exposure to light in the evening and at night suppresses the production of melatonin and disrupts our circadian rhythm, which can have negative consequences on physical and...
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26
May

Viasat asks FCC to halt Starlink launches while it seeks court ruling

May 26, 2021
Viasat asks FCC to halt @SpaceX Starlink launches while it seeks court ruling – SpaceNews https://t.co/mWw8C7rVd3— SpaceNews (@SpaceNews_Inc) May 25, 2021 by Jason Rainbow — May 25, 2021 TAMPA, Fla. — Satellite operator Viasat is asking the FCC to stop SpaceX from launching more Starlink satellites as it heads to court to compel a thorough environmental review of...
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24
May

For the First Time, Optogenetic Therapy Partially Restores Patient’s Vision

May 24, 2021
Source https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/news/first-time-optogenetic-therapy-partially-restores-patient-s-vision Optogenetic therapy, or manipulating proteins and cells with light, is an advanced technology developed in the early 2000s that drove major discoveries about the inner workings of our brains. Yet, while actively researched in experimental animals, functional improvement using this method was never reported in humans—until now. In a paper published today in Nature...
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24
May

John Bucher, who studied toxic agents from A to Z, retires from NIEHS

May 24, 2021
#NTPtox senior scientist John Bucher, Ph.D., retired in April after nearly four decades at the institute. His scientific achievements, innovative thinking, and mentorship will leave a lasting influence, according to colleagues. https://t.co/8PjTc7Q70P pic.twitter.com/BZyquwrhbi— NIEHS (@NIEHS) May 24, 2021 NIEHS News Environmental Factor May 2021 During almost four decades at the institute, he brought innovation to...
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22
May

Professor James C. Lin – Some Key Differences in the ICNIRP and IARC Evaluations of RF Evidence

May 22, 2021
Bio James C. Lin James C. Lin is a professor of bioengineering and electrical engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. At the University of Illinois, Lin has served as head of the Bioengineering Department, Director of the Robotics and Automation Laboratory, and Director of Special Projects in the College of Engineering. He also held...
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21
May

5G deployment in Nigeria faces further roadblocks as Senate calls for suspension

May 21, 2021
By OGHENERUEMU ONEYIBO 19th May 2021 On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, the Nigerian Senate asked the federal government to suspend plans to deploy the 5G network pending a six-month investigation into possible health risks associated with the technology. This development comes after the presentation of a report by the Senate Joint Committee on Communications, Science...
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21
May

AVIATION SAFETY IN FOCUS AS FCC EXPANDS 5G

May 21, 2021
May 20, 2021 By Dan Namowitz Source: AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/may/20/aviation-safety-in-focus-as-fcc-expands-5g The wireless communications industry has a “deficient level of understanding” of the threat to radar-altimeter system operation and flight safety posed by “flexible” uses of the 3.7 to 3.98 GHz band, a concern that should prompt the Federal Communications Commission to...
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19
May

R27 billion pledge for 4G, 5G and fibre in South Africa

May 19, 2021
•R27bn pledge to usher in 5G technologies [Read] @CommsZA and Digital Technologies Minister, @Stellarated has announced that R27 billion has been pledged by operators and vendors to usher in 5G fibre technologies in South Africa https://t.co/WgjbaiPCog pic.twitter.com/75E6epqcFq— @SAgovnews (@SAgovnews) May 19, 2021 Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has announced...
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17
May

Anonymous Online Survey on Sleep & Light

May 17, 2021
Post update – Now open to everyone >11 years old. Participate in research Are you between 11 and 99 years old? The Centre for Chronobiology in Basel (Switzerland) is looking for young people aged 11 years or older to complete a online survey on sleep and light exposure. It will take about 15-20 minutes, and there are...
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