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School Uniform To Block Cell Phone Emissions

Posted by samzenpus on from the luddite-high dept.

Foehg writes "ForeignPolicy.com reports, 'A Belarusian textile company has developed a special school uniform that protects kids from electromagnetic radiation emanating from their cellphones. The uniform features a dedicated pocket that can store the phone and make it safe for those who wear it.'" Now someone has to create an oven mitt that can protect you from the harmful radiation given off by your microwave oven.

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  1. I think this could be potentially good. by BlueKitties · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If it also blocks transmission, then students can keep their cell phone on them without worrying about disrupting class or losing their phone.

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  2. This is a ploy by the battery manufacturers by jeffmeden · · Score: 5, Funny

    A faraday cage in a pocket; to block cell phone signals from reaching the phone? The phones will just crank their output power to the max in a selfless attempt to communicate, and in turn the battery will probably be dead by lunchtime. It's almost as if cellphones need some sort of onboard switch that allows you to selectively decide when it's ON or OFF... No, that's probably too futuristic for most people to comprehend anyway.

  3. Re:Great! by ae1294 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    No it's not. It's never about protecting the children.