As if it weren't bad enough that porn websites cause seizures and blindness — more proof that the internets are dangerous places:
Laptops, which reach high internal operating temperatures, can heat up the scrotum which could affect the quality and quantity of men's sperm. (…) "It is very difficult to predict how long the computer can be used safely," [ Dr Yefim Sheynkin, an associate professor of urology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook] told Reuters. "It may not be at all, if the testicular temperature goes up high within a very short period of time." Adolescents and young men who use laptops several times a day over many years face the greatest risk. Sheynkin fears that if laptop use is not curtailed, in 15-20 years when they want to start a family the men could face problems.
Link to Reuters story. What the hell is that lady doing in the photo that accompanies the article? Link to the medical journal where the detailed findings will appear: Human Reproduction. Here's the researcher's home page: Link. (Thanks, Steve Rubel)
Reader Jont points us to an inadvertent bit of targeted advertising: "Here's a screen capture from the news story about laptops and infertillity. The look on the guys face speaks volumes." Link
Reader Scotto says, "Hey, if laptops fry sperm, use a 'condom'! This was on my Christmas list before I read about the sperm fear factor, though." Link to the Lapinator.