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RFID Sensor Detects Radiation Threats in Shipping Containers Using Modified Cell Phone Tech

..ve (no battery), disposable, wireless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor to detect radiation threats in shipping containers using modified cell phone technology. The patented technology is a combination of Sicel Technologies' medical more

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New Sun Spot Activity Threatens Mobile Phone Networks

..ds, disrupt critical communications, and threaten astronauts with harmful radiation. Storms can also knock out commercial communications satellites and swamp GPS signals. Routine activities such as talking on a cell phone or getting money from  more

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Shielding GPS Antennas from Space Radiation

In the European Space Agency's (ESA) 'Swarm' mission in 2010, GPS antennas will measure the Earth's magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Factors such as the right position on the satellite are particularly crucial. A new software program - jointly developed by Ericsson and others - can simulate complex antenna systems, saving time and money.  more

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Scientists Seek to Turn Cars Into a Mobile Communications Network

.. presence of smoke from a forest fire or radiation from a dirty bomb. Just one vehicle would need to be equipped with the detection device in order for other vehicles in the network to be aware of the threat. The network also could list escape routes more

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