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Electromagnetism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order California Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) Program 
 A state of California program studying "the possible health effects of electric and magnetic fields from powerlines, appliances, and other uses of electricity." The site includes fact sheets, information about EMF at homes and at schools, descriptions of program activities and reports, and a glossary. From the Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Health Services. http://www.ehib.org/emf/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 1, 2009 EMF RAPID: Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program
Web headquarters of a "federally coordinated effort to evaluate developing technologies and research on the effects on biological systems of exposure to 60 Hz electric and magnetic fields produced by the generation, transmission and use of electric energy." Users can view reports assessing the health effects of EMF and detailed proceedings from symposiums. Also provides links to related resources. From the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Environment, Public Health & Safety, Technology Last updated Dec 31, 2003 Optics for Teens
This site provides an introduction to the field of optics and its applications in science, engineering, and medicine. Illustrated articles cover concepts such as electromagnetic radiation, lenses and mirrors, reflection and refraction, and the human eye. Includes career information, "online laboratories," a section on optical illusions, lesson plans, and related links. From the Optical Society of America, a professional membership organization. http://www.OpticsForTeens.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Lesson Plans, Medical Treatments & Devices, Physics Last updated Nov 4, 2003 |
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