ARPANSA provides support to WHO’s radio wave monograph
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) will provide $150,000 in funding to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) research into the potential health effects of radio wave exposure on the general and working population.
EME Program Research Framework
As part of the Government’s Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program, ARPANSA will promote, co-ordinate, fund, and lead EME research.
What evidence exists on the impact of anthropogenic radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on animals and plants in the environment? A systematic map protocol
A systematic map protocol to identify, collate and categorise all relevant evidence on the impact of anthropogenic RF EMF exposure on animals and plants in the environment. Published December 2021.
The effect of long-term radiofrequency exposure on cognition in human observational studies: A protocol for a systematic review
A protocol that outlines the steps required for a systematic review of the effect of long-term radiofrequency exposure on cognition in human observational studies. Published January 2022.
ARPANSA begins world-first review of radio wave environmental impacts
In another world first, ARPANSA and Swinburne University have joined forces to produce a systematic map of the scientific evidence into the impact of radio waves on the environment.
Mobile phone/NBN base stations
Advice on whether mobile phone and NBN base stations are associated with health effects.
Developing ARPANSA's Radiofrequency Safety Standard
ARPANSA has launched a new radiofrequency safety standard. An extensive review of the scientific literature was conducted, and experts from a diverse range of fields were consulted in developing the new Standard. The new Standard will protect the community from all new and existing technologies using RF.
ARPANSA to host online event on mobile phones and health
In celebration of National Science Week 2021 (14-22 August), ARPANSA will be hosting an online event ‘Mobile phones and health’, with our Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program Director, Associate Professor Sarah Loughran.
