br I don’t know how many people use laptop computers on their lap, but their name implies that this is common practice. If you’ve ever used a laptop on your lap for even a short period of time, you may know that it can get pretty hot. Have you ever felt the tingling sensation or the feeling of a ‘deeper’ heat in your lap area? I have wondered about the potential safety risks involved with this, so I did some research and was surprised with my findings. br Backgroundbr As it turns out, every electronic device in the world emits a form of electromagnetic field (EMF). This EMF is actually a type of radiation. It isn’t the same type as uranium or plutonium; rather, it is a non-ionizing radiation. This means that the energy emitted is not strong enough to remove electrons, or ionize the atoms. Instead, it just excites the electrons.