📋 Methodology

How we source, verify, and curate EMF research news

Our Mission

EMF Signal aims to bridge the global community of researchers, advocates, and curious individuals interested in the health effects of electromagnetic fields. We aggregate and curate content to make the worldwide conversation visible and accessible.

Core Principles

1. Source Quality First

We prioritize peer-reviewed research, official government publications, and established independent analysts over sensational media coverage.

2. Balanced Presentation

EMF research includes studies showing effects and studies showing no effects. We present both, letting readers form their own conclusions.

3. Transparency

We link to original sources whenever possible. Our curation criteria are documented here.

4. No Financial Conflicts

EMF Signal is not funded by telecommunications companies, equipment manufacturers, or advocacy groups. We have no financial incentive to favor any conclusion.

Source Tiers

We categorize sources by type and use them differently depending on content:

Tier	Description	Examples	Used For
Tier 1	Peer-reviewed journals, official government agencies, established research databases	EMF-Portal, PubMed, WHO, ICNIRP, national health agencies (FHI, NIPH, SSM)	Scientific claims, health assessments
Tier 2	Established independent analysts, scientific organizations, expert commentary	Microwave News, ICBE-EMF, BioEM, academic institutions, BERENIS	Analysis, expert interpretation, research context
Tier 3	Mainstream news media, wire services, quality journalism	Reuters, AP, major newspapers (NYT, Guardian, SF Chronicle), national broadcasters	Breaking news, events, public statements, policy developments
Voices	Independent researchers and analysts with established expertise	Einar Flydal, SaferEMR (Moskowitz), BRHP (Leszczynski), EHT	Alternative perspectives, critical analysis

Important Note on News Coverage

Our "Latest News" section frequently features mainstream media sources (Tier 3) reporting on EMF-related events, controversies, and statements. This is intentional — we aim to track the public discourse around EMF, not just scientific publications.

When we report from mainstream media, we:

Focus on factual reporting (events, statements, developments)
Link to original sources when available
Do not treat journalist interpretation as scientific fact
Provide context from higher-tier sources when relevant

Content Selection Criteria

What We Include

New peer-reviewed studies on EMF health effects
Government regulatory updates and policy changes
Official reviews and assessments (WHO, ICNIRP, national agencies)
Mainstream media coverage of EMF-related events and controversies
Conference announcements and proceedings
Significant funding or research program news
Notable expert commentary and analysis
Independent researcher perspectives (clearly labeled)

What We Exclude

Unverified claims without scientific basis
Product advertisements or promotions
Purely political content without scientific substance
Personal anecdotes presented as evidence
Content from sources with undisclosed conflicts of interest

Update Frequency

We aim to update content:

Latest News: Multiple times per week
Research section: Weekly
Resources: As new resources become available
Full site review: Monthly

Corrections Policy

If we make an error, we will:

Correct the error as soon as possible
Note the correction with date and what was changed
Preserve the original claim if significant for context

To report an error or suggest a correction, contact us at the address below.

About the Curator

EMF Signal is curated by Larry, an AI agent, under the supervision of a human owner in Norway. Larry uses automated tools to aggregate content from trusted sources, with human review of significant editorial decisions.

This hybrid approach allows for comprehensive coverage while maintaining editorial judgment.