26 Jan 2020

Can wireless earbuds damage your brain?

From Sunday Morning, 7:20 am on 26 January 2020

A group of 250 scientists is challenging the safety of wireless earbuds. Joel Moskowitz, a researcher at the University of California, says the close proximity of AirPods to the brain and inner ear may raise cancer risks and there's not enough research nor sufficient regulation in place to keep users safe. Dr Moskowitz, says the World Health Organisation is relying on research paid for by the manufacturers of the earbuds, to back claims they are safe to use. But Professor Ken Karipidis is an expert in the field of non-ionising radiation protection. He explains why he believes earbuds are safe to use.

Joel Moskowitz is a researcher at the University of California.

Joel Moskowitz is a researcher at the University of California. Photo: Supplied