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Jun

International Space Station’s robotic arm damaged by space debris

June 1, 2021
Canada Space Agency, 2021-05-28 Space can be a harsh and unforgiving environment for the robots and humans that explore it: the hazards are many, from massive temperature swings to radiation and orbital debris. Over 23,000 objects the size of a softball or larger are tracked 24/7 to detect potential collisions with satellites and the International Space...
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31
May

ICRC Position on Autonomous Weapon Systems

May 31, 2021
17 MAY 2021 The publication is available from https://shop.icrc.org/icrc-position-on-autonomous-weapon-systems-pdf-en
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31
May

STOA, 5G: Environment – Animals, Plants and Fungi

May 31, 2021
STOA 5G Panel, 31st May 2021 https://map.sciencemediahub.eu/5g#m=4/605.26142/641.10925,p=70 https://map.sciencemediahub.eu/5g#m=1/806.78584/463.05557 #5G #mobile networks – "No one in Europe is not exposed – The #cancer question still needs to be resolved" says Dr. Joachim Schüz, International Agency for Research on Cancer @WHO_Europe @IARCWHO #STOA5G— STOA Panel (@EP_ScienceTech) May 31, 2021 MEP @MicheleRivasi closes the #STOA5G event & thanks...
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30
May

EMFSA May 2021 Newsletter

May 30, 2021
Photo by Q.U.I on Unsplash “There is little recognition that Earth’s orbit is a finite resource, the space and Earth environments are connected, and the actions of one actor can affect everyone.” Published: 20 May 2021 Boley, A.C., Byers, M. Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth. Sci Rep 11, 10642 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-89909-7 Photo by...
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29
May

A common error when discussing 5G

May 29, 2021
Photo by Cookie the Pom on Unsplash One has to be SPECIFIC about the frequencies when discussing 5G. 5G is a technology, or to be more accurate, a mixture of technologies. It can, and is transmitted at frequencies [bandwidths] previously occupied by earlier technologies. Therefore the common mistake to automatically assume that 5G is millimeter waves is wrong. Millimeter waves do...
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29
May

Nigeria: Senate Approves Deployment of 5G Network in Nigeria

May 29, 2021
Source Vanguard https://allafrica.com/stories/202105200104.html 19 MAY 2021, By David O Royal The Senate has approved the deployment of the 5G network in Nigeria, following the outcome of investigations by a Joint Committee mandated to carry out same. The approval followed the consideration of the report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Science and Technology, ICT and...
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28
May

Electricity consumption from China’s digital sector on track to increase 289% by 2035: Greenpeace

May 28, 2021
BREAKING: Our latest report shows that electricity consumption from China's digital sector is on track to increase 289% by 2035. https://t.co/idqsOLhvPl pic.twitter.com/9ehOIMcIlz— Greenpeace East Asia (@GreenpeaceEAsia) May 28, 2021 Electricity consumption from China’s digital sector on track to increase 289% by 2035: Greenpeace Greenpeace East Asia May 28, 2021  BEIJING, 28 May 2021 – Electricity...
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28
May

ICASA COMPLETES THE REVIEW OF THE ICT COVID-19 NATIONAL DISASTER REGULATIONS

May 28, 2021
27 May 2021 Pretoria – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) has completed the review of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) COVID-19 National Disaster Regulations (The Regulations) and, having considered all the written submissions received within the stipulated deadline, resolved to, among others: extend the temporary radio frequency spectrum assignments issued to...
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26
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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