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Lighting a candle in memory of Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy(1940–2025)🙏✝️

Earlier this year, we lost Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy, a brilliant biologist, former lecturer at Imperial College London, and a treasured scientific advisor to the EM Radiation Research Trust.

We continue to light a candle in his memory and reflect on his remarkable life and legacy.

Andrew was not only a respected academic, but also a gentle soul and a true pioneer. His life’s work made a lasting impact on our understanding of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). With a rare gift for translating complex science into clear, accessible language, Andrew’s “out of the box” thinking and deep compassion for both people and the natural world set him apart.

Born just before the Second World War, Andrew earned a First Class Honours degree in Botany followed by a PhD from University College Swansea. He later joined Imperial College London, where he lectured in biology and was especially appreciated by students for his clarity, insight, and boundless curiosity. Even after his retirement in 2004, Andrew continued to teach through guest lectures on specialist topics such as food irradiation and the energy costs of modern food production.

His research career spanned everything from photosynthesis and plant electrophysiology to the subtle and often overlooked effects of weak electromagnetic fields on biological systems. He served on the Life Sciences Advisory Group for the European Space Agency and contributed an experiment to the Anglo-Russian ‘Juno’ space mission.

Among Andrew’s most important scientific contributions was his physico-chemical explanation for how weak EMFs disrupt cellular processes particularly by displacing structurally bound calcium from cell membranes. His 2006 chapter in Plant Electrophysiology – Theory and Methods (Springer) and his 2007 paper The Biological Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields remain influential and widely cited. He also explored the striking similarity between symptoms of electrosensitivity and hypocalcemia, offering a potential medical foundation for understanding electrosensitive individuals.

In 2013, Andrew appeared in the award-winning documentary Resonance: Beings of Frequency, alongside EM Radiation Research Trust (RRT) Director Eileen O’Connor and RRT Chairman Brian Stein CBE. At approximately (1:04:00), he expressed concerns that were well ahead of their time:

“I think there is more evidence that it is carcinogenic than just possibly carcinogenic, but most of the cancers that will arrive haven’t arrived yet people haven’t used cellphones for long enough before it becomes apparent.”

Later in the film, at 1:20:51, he issued a powerful warning still echoing today:

“What worries me are the things that are happening now that we haven’t paid enough attention to. One is autism and autistic spectrum disorders.”

These words reflect Andrew’s unwavering focus on prevention, and his deep concern for vulnerable populations especially children.

He was also one of the first scientists to speak about the effects of electromagnetic stress on trees, which he discussed in his 2011 video, Tree Damage: Effects of Electromagnetic Stress in Trees:
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSEte28dIsk&t=40s

Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy’s passing is a profound loss to the scientific community and to those of us who had the privilege of working alongside him. We are deeply grateful for his contributions to our advisory board, for his integrity, and for the wisdom he so generously shared.

His voice and vision will continue to inspire our mission. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

With heartfelt gratitude and remembrance,
The EM Radiation Research Trust

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