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Raindrops function as effective electromagnetic antennas, research shows

September 23, 2026Electromagnetic radiationHackaday

As of September 23, 2026, technical research from Hackaday explained that raindrops act as effective antennas because all objects interacting with electromagnetic radiation function as antennas, including water-based materials. The finding has applications for antenna technology and electromagnetic engineering.

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Why Raindrops Make for Pretty Good Antennae

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A good rule of thumb is that everything that can interact with electromagnetic (EM) radiation is an antenna, which includes our mostly-salty-water-containing bodies and also raindrops and moisture in the …read more