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Cellphones could warn of imminent lightning strike
*Source: New Scientist (http://www.newscientisttech.com/arti...-strike.html)*
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It could become an indispensable safety device for outdoor enthusiasts - a cellphone that warns you to take cover if lightning is heading your way.

Lightning can pose a major risk to people taking part in outdoor pursuits, such as golfing. So Nokia proposes a warning system that uses the fact that a lightning bolt is an electric current that emits radio waves.

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