If you live in a modern city or town, like most of the world’s population, your body is no stranger to the bombardment of data which objects in these areas have to endure. With the vast majority of people’s internet signals being wireless, radio and telephone services constantly active, and all of the other radiation-based transfer methods being used, it’s hard to avoid it. Over the last few years, this has raised a lot of questions about safety, leaving people worried that data could be damaging their body. To help you to understand this area, this post will be exploring wireless communications and transfers, all while answering the big question; can data hurt?
Everyone knows that radiation can be bad for their body in large enough doses. Microwaves, for example, use radio frequency radiation to cook the food you put into them, the same kind used by smartphones and WiFi routers, but are covered with protective layers to keep the bad stuff inside. If this protection fails, the appliance can cause issues like burns and cataracts, with more severe problems coming with prolonged exposure. You don’t have the same security in place when it comes to the data which is transmitted through the air. So, why exactly is this safe?
There are two major differences between the radiation which a microwave or a phone will use; frequency and quantity. The wavelengths used by a microwave are typically around 2,450 MHz, enabling them to store a lot more energy than those being produced by phones or routers. Along with this, a microwave will be radiating a lot more of the stuff, giving you a much higher dose over short periods. This means that a phone, router, or other electronic device won’t often be able to pump out enough waves to cause the fast damage a microwave can deal.
A lot of research has been conducted into this area over the last few years. With growing concerns, a lot of independent organisations have been asking the same question; is WiFi radiation harmful? Most of the tests being conducted are unable to find evidence for any damage which might be being caused, indicating that you’re probably safe. The world is filled with radiation, as it comes from the sun, the sea, and even plants and animals. WiFi doesn’t add a significant amount to this, and neither do the other devices being used in the modern world, leaving a lot of scientists and engineers in agreement that airborne data is safe.
With all of this in mind, it should be a lot easier to understand the risks which data can pose to your body. As time goes on, more and more information is going to be filling the air, and this makes it critical that people learn about the potential risks, even if there aren’t that many of them. Of course, if you feel like you may be suffering as a result of one of your devices, it’s always worth seeing a doctor to make sure that nothing is wrong.
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