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Illustration of people in front of large smartphones

Electromagnetic fields Low-radiation phone calls: mobile phone models compared

A good month before Christmas day, the pre-holiday trade in mobile phones and smartphones is already in full swing. Consumers planning to buy a new device and who are interested in low-radiation models can find more information on the website of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). Some 3,900 devices are listed at www.bfs.de/sar, including 125 models that have been added to the list this year.

more2023.11.15
Pilze sammeln im Wald Source: Markus Mainka/Stock.adobe.com

Ionising radiation Wild mushrooms First find out about caesium exposure – then enjoy

Even 37 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wild mushrooms in Germany can still contain trace amounts of radioactive caesium-137, which was released in the accident. On a larger scale, however, exceedances of the limit value of 600 Bq/kg fresh mass are to be expected only in some regions of Bavaria and parts of Upper Swabia.

more2023.08.28
Research project concerning radon at the workplaces: Study "Radon@work"

Ionising radiation Study on good air at the workplace: Participation and radon measurement

Ergonomic office furniture, company sports, family-friendly working hours – there are many ways for businesses to distinguish themselves as an attractive place to work in the competition for skilled workers. Anyone who feels strongly about protecting the health of their employees should also give some thought to radon as an indoor contaminant.

more2023.06.26
The UV measuring station in Berlin is set up

Optical radiation UV radiation: More measurement data and information for better UV protection

The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) is once again expanding the UV measuring network, which has been functioning well for many years so that those who are interested can obtain even better information about the current UV exposure in their region and thus better protect themselves against the risk of skin cancer.

more2023.06.16
An illustration with the caption "UV protection: How important is the topic to the municipalities?" Source: Forsa 2023, commissioned by the BfS

Optical radiation UV radiation and the climate crisis: need for action for cities and municipalities

When it comes to protection from UV radiation, there is an urgent need for action in many cities and municipalities. Especially in day-care centres, playgrounds, and school yards, local authorities consider protective measures such as more shaded areas to be urgently needed. This was the result of a representative survey of around 1,000 mayors conducted by the Forsa Institute on behalf of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS).

more2023.04.21

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