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Council of Europe Calls for Ban on Mobile Phones and Wi-Fi in Schools

 

A new study has found cancer-causing electromagnetic radiation generated by wireless gadgets - including baby monitors and cordless phones - may be harmful for children's developing brain. The Council of Europe examined evidence that wireless technologies had potentially harmful effects on humans and found that immediate action was required to protect children.Learn more from … [Read more...]

Electromagnetic Fields Offer Next Big Game Controller Technology

 

Kinect, Microsoft is working toward the next evolution in gaming control: electromagnetism. Thanks to modern conveniences like electrical outlets, light fixtures and computers, almost every building in existence is covered in electromagnetic fields. Microsoft's team of researchers has developed a device that detects a person's position in relation to these fields. By attaching … [Read more...]

Company Partnership Targets European Growth

 

MIRA Ltd and Creative Data AG will be collaborating on future vehicle projects for original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers with operations in Germany. The alliance extends MIRA’s geographic reach in Continental Europe and expands Creative Data’s offer to its customers – enabling it to provide product and component testing as well as full-service engineering … [Read more...]

Ultra-Broadband Conical Inductors

 

Gowanda Electronics is launching its inaugural line of Ultra-Broadband Conical Inductors at the MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS2011) Exhibition. Gowanda’s new broadband product line offers standard thru-hole, flying lead (self-leaded) and surface mount (SMT) designs in a variety of sizes with up to 150 watt power capability, excellent co-planarity, and robust … [Read more...]

IEEE Developing Standard Limiting Insertion of Harmonics into Power Grid

 

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board approved two new projects to develop standards that will limit the injection of harmonic frequencies into the public electric transmission system. Harmonic pollution is a growing problem caused by the widespread use of power supplies and other non-linear loads. It can result in power loss and equipment damage and it may … [Read more...]

Lightning Strikes Plane at Heathrow Airport

 

A recent video shows lightning striking one of the world's largest planes as it prepared to land at London's Heathrow Airport. The lightning reportedly smashed into the roof, right above the pilots' heads. The powerful jolt of electricity passed right through the body of the Emirates Airbus A380 before shooting out to continue its journey to the ground. The Emirates service … [Read more...]

Companies Announce European Distribution Partnership

 

AE Techron and AR Europe have signed an agreement to work as Distribution Partners throughout Europe. Dr. Tom Cantle, Managing Director of AR Europe said of the partnership, "AE Techron's various products complement the range of products from AR and widen our market base."Jim Bumgardner, Sales Manager for AE Techron added, "This new agreement further extends our reach in to the … [Read more...]

Japan Disaster Hinders Supply of Crystals Commonly Used in Cell Phones and PCs

 

Disruptions spurred by the Japan earthquake and tsunami caused shipments of crystals to be delayed by four weeks in April. The average lead time for megahertz and kilohertz crystals rose to 12 weeks in April, up 50 percent from eight weeks in March. Unusually long lead times can lead to delivery delays and short supplies of electronic products. Delivery delays, in turn, are … [Read more...]

African Fish Family with Shocking Communication Skills

 

An African family of fish has a unique recognition tool—an electrical signal that is distinctive not only to species, but also to sex, dominance, and even to individual identity. A new study found that that jump in communication skills led to a species explosion for the weakly electric group, the Mormyridae, or mormyrids. Three anatomical advances underlie the ability to send … [Read more...]

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