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 ...

Microwave ovens cook food incredibly fast, warming up refrigerated leftovers in minutes or less. But how does this great invention work? Here, we explore the science behind one of the most ...

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 ...

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, ...

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