(Natural News) Most people are used to the electronic conveniences of modern life, from cell phones to kitchen appliances. But few are aware of the possible health risks presented by the gadgets and devices that make the world work. Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are generated anywhere electricity is used, including at home. Many experts […]

(Natural News) Even as internet of things devices grow ever smaller, they continue to require more power. But most of these smart devices are too small to fit batteries and power cords might restrict them. This led Japanese researchers to refine an existing tool which could collect electromechanical energy from its surroundings. Their new energy harvester is called a micro-electronic mechanical […]

(Natural News) These days, more kids are getting used to playing on their own phones and gadgets instead of toys. While there are educational apps that are suitable for kids, an alarming study warns that letting preteens spend time on devices before bedtime negatively affects their sleep quality. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) Are your children always sleepy? Maybe it’s time to reduce their screen time. A new study reveals that children who use their phones, tablets, or video game consoles for at least four hours a day are twice as likely to be sleep-deprived. Researchers from San Diego State University compared the effects of wireless devices […]

(Natural News) It’s dinnertime. Everyone’s tired, grumpy and hungry. The homework’s done and the kids are bored and argumentative. Your toddler is cranky and hanging on to your legs while you try to move around the kitchen. You’re exhausted from a long day at work and would give anything for a little peace and quiet […]

(Natural News) Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are going to be much more energy efficient from now on. Korean researchers say they have found a way to improve the external quantum efficiency of an OLED unit. As their name implies, OLEDs are light-emitting diodes that use organic materials to generate light. This makes them more eco-friendly while […]

(Natural News) Using Bluetooth technology for long periods of time is pretty much the same as baking yourself inside a microwave oven. That is because the two seemingly unrelated technologies leverage the same band of electromagnetic radiation that happens to be harmful to human heath, an article in Waking Times stated. Various studies have established […]

(Natural News) Wherever you go today, you will see people with their heads looking down at the tiny screen in their hands. Today, people are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other gadgets to be updated with the latest news, gather information and communicate with other people. A new study finds that spending too much […]

(Natural News) As Americans and people around the world see their health declining, it’s no surprise that more and more individuals are becoming health-conscious. Anytime there is a trend as big as the current focus on health and well-being, there will be enterprises looking to profit from those who are jumping on the bandwagon. One […]

(Natural News) A future generation of electronic devices could do away with the need for batteries or the local power grid by drawing energy from light. And by “light,” the joint research group working on these devices means all forms of light, not just sunlight, a Nano Werk article states. Such devices can dispense with […]