Mobile phones affect lab rat memory

Experiments at the Division of Neurosurgery in Sweden's Lund University have revealed that rats exposed to mobile phone radiation for two hours a week for over a year results in the rats being less successful with memory tests. The tests involved rats being released into a box and showing interest in the objects it contained; rats exposed to mobile phone radiation were less interested than the 'control' rats. [Sources: Press release (Swedish); idw-online.de]

EC takes action against telecoms regulators in Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden because of concerns about the independence and effectiveness of telecoms regulators in these countries. [Press release]

Mobiles could be disturbing our sleep

Mobile phones could stop you from getting a decent night's sleep, according to research from Sweden's Karolinska Institute and Wayne State University in the USA. The study suggested that radiation could cause insomnia and headaches, although it's been likened to a similar effect as drinking a cup of coffee. [Source: BBC News]