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01
May

How the Intensity of Night Shift Work Affects Breast Cancer Risk

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Szkiela, M.; Kusideł, E.; Makowiec-Dąbrowska, T.; Kaleta, D. How the Intensity of Night Shift Work Affects Breast Cancer Risk. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 4570. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094570 Abstract Background—In 2019, the IARC concluded that “night shift work is probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence from human epidemiological studies and sufficient evidence of […]

01
May

Global rise of potential health hazards caused by blue light-induced circadian disruption in modern aging societies.

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Hatori M, Gronfier C, Van Gelder RN, et al. Global rise of potential health hazards caused by blue light-induced circadian disruption in modern aging societies. NPJ Aging and Mechanisms of Disease. 2017 ;3:9. DOI: 10.1038/s41514-017-0010-2. Abstract Mammals receive light information through the eyes, which perform two major functions: image forming vision to see objects and […]

01
May

Why renewable energy won’t end energy poverty in Zimbabwe

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Source: https://theconversation.com/why-renewable-energy-wont-end-energy-poverty-in-zimbabwe-159008 April 29, 2021 Article by Ellen Fungisai Chipango Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Johannesburg Zimbabwe is one of the African countries that hopes renewable energy technologies will help to address their energy problems. About 42% of Zimbabwe’s households are connected to the electricity grid. The country has huge and diverse renewable energy potential. Its sustainable […]

01
May

Constructing, understanding and interpreting energy poverty in Zimbabwe: A postmodern perspective

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E.F. Chipango, Constructing, understanding and interpreting energy poverty in Zimbabwe: A postmodern perspective, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 75, 2021, 102026, ISSN 2214-6296,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2021.102026. Abstract Energy poverty is well acknowledged in the global public and scholarly discussions. Nonetheless, it is habitually analysed in isolation from the discourse through which it is framed, produced, represented and […]

01
May

Huawei and China Mobile may look to the stars for 6G

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Source: https://www.totaltele.com/509509/Huawei-and-China-Mobile-may-look-to-the-stars-for-6G By Harry Baldock, Total TelecomFriday 30 April 21 According to a report, the two Chinese companies have plans to launch a pair of 6G test satellites later this year While 5G is undoubtedly the major focus for almost all mobile operators and related equipment vendors around the world today – and surely will be […]

30
Apr

EMFSA April 2021 Newsletter

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Topics Electrohypersensitivity Geneva Occupational Health Millimeter Waves Telehealth 3.5 GHz: Are health risks “unlikely” ? The Well Being of Children Robotics that could eventually fuse organic tissue with machines Robotics and Cyber Security Ionizing Radiation Latest on the Havana Syndrome Our April 2021 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/millimeter-waves

29
Apr

ICASA PUBLISHES A CALL FOR COMMENTS ON THE ICT COVID-19 NATIONAL DISASTER REGULATIONS

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Source https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2021/icasa-publishes-a-call-for-comments-on-the-ict-covid-19-national-disaster-regulations 22 April 2021 Pretoria – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) is seeking written submissions from interested stakeholders in respect of the review of the Information and Communications Technology ICT COVID-19 National Disaster Regulations (the “Regulations”), as amended. The issues of consultation with regards to this process include but are […]

28
Apr

US Army Explores Equipping Robots with Living Muscle Tissue

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Source: Defense One https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2021/04/army-explores-equipping-robots-living-muscle-tissue/173559/ BY BRANDI VINCENT, STAFF CORRESPONDENT, APRIL 22, 2021 A scientist from the Army Research Lab gave a glimpse into its early work with biohybrid robotics. Looking to pave the way for the production of nimble robots that can move more like living creatures than bulky androids, Army Research Laboratory scientists are […]

28
Apr

Dish’s 5G ambitions for 12GHz face a setback

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Source https://www.lightreading.com/5g/dishs-5g-ambitions-for-12ghz-face-setback/d/d-id/769076 News Analysis MIKE DANO, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies 4/27/2021 The FCC approved a request by SpaceX’s Starlink to make changes to its constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The ruling represents a setback to Starlink competitors like Viasat and Amazon that had argued against the changes, as well as a […]