The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Microwave
Season 2 Episode 4 of 6
Hannah Fry investigates the science and history behind the microwave oven, discovering how a melted candy bar in the pocket of an engineer kick-started its creation. She also learns about its hidden Second World War technology and participates in a risky demonstration to show how the microwave zaps food and not the person using it
The Secret Genius of Modern Life airs on BBC Two Wales at 7:00 PM, Wednesday 16 October. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Technology
Hannah Fry
Presenter
Paul Overton
Executive Producer
Eileen Inkson
Series Producer