Proceedings of the 1978 Electromagnetic Interference Workshop
M.G. Arthur · 1978
Government scientists documented EMF biological effects in 1978, decades before wireless industry claims these concerns are 'new science.'
Plain English Summary
This 1978 conference proceedings from the National Bureau of Standards documented early electromagnetic interference research, including biological effects of microwave and radiofrequency radiation. The workshop brought together researchers studying how electromagnetic fields interfere with both electronic systems and biological processes. This represents foundational work in understanding EMF health effects during the early development of wireless technologies.
Why This Matters
What makes this 1978 NBS workshop significant is its timing. This was when scientists first began systematically documenting biological effects alongside traditional electromagnetic interference concerns. The National Bureau of Standards (now NIST) was already recognizing that EMF effects extended beyond just disrupting electronics - they were affecting living systems too. This early institutional acknowledgment is remarkable given how the wireless industry would later spend decades downplaying these same biological effects. The reality is that government scientists were documenting EMF health concerns before cell phones even existed, yet regulatory agencies still rely on outdated safety standards that ignore this foundational research.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{proceedings_of_the_1978_electromagnetic_interference_workshop_g56,
author = {M.G. Arthur},
title = {Proceedings of the 1978 Electromagnetic Interference Workshop},
year = {1978},
}