How Radio Waves Could Disrupt Migratory Patterns in Birds
Recent studies have shown that radio waves emitted from cell phone towers can disrupt the magnetic navigation of migratory birds. Researchers from the University of Oldenburg in Germany have found that when exposed to radio frequencies, migratory birds are unable to use the Earth’s magnetic field to orient themselves during their long journeys. The findings suggest that the migration of birds could be impaired by the increasing amount of radio emissions in our world. This could have a major impact on bird populations that rely on this ability to navigate to their breeding grounds. Scientists are now working to better understand how radio waves affect the navigational abilities of migratory birds and how this affects their populations.
source: Phys.org