Microwaves carry a reputation that’s far louder than their real risks. This piece cuts through the common myths and explains ...

Do I need to worry about standing in front of the microwave? (Getty Creative) You may have heard someone say that you shouldn’t stand in front of a microwave, lest you be hit with a wave of radiation.

A Vox reader asks: Are microwaves actually bad for you, your health, and the food you eat? I think anybody who’s ever “nuked” some leftovers or a ready-made meal has pondered the same question. Nuke?

The humble microwave—ubiquitous in office break rooms, hotel lobbies, and probably your own kitchen—is nothing if not convenient. After all, it’s a box in which you can put last night’s leftovers (or ...

Dennis G. Hall is a licensed amateur radio operator and a professor emeritus at Vanderbilt University. An old joke asks: what washes up onto tiny beaches? The answer is microwaves. In truth, we are ...

Freak waves towering as much as 30 m above the surrounding seas have long been reported by mariners, and recent satellite studies have shown that they are more common that previously expected. Now, a ...

You may have heard someone say that you shouldn’t stand in front of a microwave, lest you be hit with a wave of radiation. You may also have stood in front of your microwave anyway, in anticipation of ...