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Which it does. That Maxwell guy knew what he was talking about, believe it or not.



And yet it works as an antenna if it's the right size.

Salt water will also work as an antenna if it's the right size.

Which is what I said in my original message.


There's actually a lot more to the question than size. RF is all about boundary conditions, and everything else is a consequence of that fact. It's a fascinating area of study, and in all seriousness, I'd recommend you take a look at some of the underlying principles behind EM physics and propagation. It'll help you reject "not even wrong" bullshit like what's portrayed in this article, and even better, it'll give you a deeper appreciation for the way wireless technology actually works.


I didn't actually read the article, the title alone didn't make sense, I didn't check any further.

I was just refuting your assumption that because the DNA is in a cell that means it can not see any RF.




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