All you need to know to understand 5G
What it is
Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains how 5G works and examines the health concerns around millimeter wave radiation. She reviews the scientific evidence and the open letters from scientists.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN recommends it as an even-handed physicist's take for 5G skeptics, noting it is probably safe but under-studied.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“Sabine Hossenfelder has a great explanation of 5G controversy[1]”
Explains why 5G is probably not dangerous but warrants more study
tejohnso, 2022-03 · Recommendation · in “Microwave ovens and their hazards”
“this is an even-handed (reasonably well-informed) take on the matter from physicist Sabine Hossenfelder”
Even-handed physicist take on 5G millimeter wave safety and open questions
ninkendo, 2022-04 · Recommendation · in “No increased risk of brain tumours for mobile phone users, new study finds”
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Topics: 5g, millimeter wave, radiation, health, physics
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