Why New Cell Jammer Won't Fly. Japanese scientists recently created building material that blocks cell phones from working. Would it ever be implemented in the United States? By Elisa Batista. [Wired News]

Follow up to yesterday's story. At issue is the fact that doctors, police, firefighters, and other emergency personell need to be in touch via wireless. While the wood does not jam the signal actively, it does block it, which makes it a decision of the courts as to it's legality. (note to self, have coffee, then post)

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