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Why some people started wearing aluminium foil hats: The famous MIT study that found something completely unexpected
Jul 30, 2026
Economic Times

Why some people started wearing aluminium foil hats: The famous MIT study that found something completely unexpected

A 2005 MIT study found that aluminium foil hats actually amplified certain radio frequencies instead of blocking them. Researchers wrote the paper as satire to show how people often misinterpret science. Many believers thought the foil protected their brains, but the experiment showed it did not shield against everyday signals.