During World War II, workers at technology company Raytheon were designing and creating the magnetron tubes used in U.S. and British radars. Standing in front of one of these magnetrons one day, ...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With Thanksgiving leftovers galore, microwaves are sure to get a workout this weekend. But, how do these appliances heat our food so quickly? How exactly do microwaves work? Good ...
Q: Why do people always say that microwaves work from the inside out? There is an ongoing discussion in the break room at work. It is my understanding that they penetrate only slightly and that most ...
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Is Your Microwave Dangerous? We Bust 5 Common Myths with Science
Does microwaving food make it radioactive or destroy nutrients? We dive into the science behind 5 common microwave myths and ...
Percy Spenser was conducting radar experiments during World War II when he got close to a microwave-emitting tube and accidentally melted the candy bar in his pocket. (Eureka!) Spenser quickly ...
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