What exactly do these rays heat, and how? Why are eggs, meat and fish so tricky, but veggies and papad so easy to ace? See what happens after the beep. Microwaves are waves of electrical and magnetic ...

It's been five decades of microwave popcorn and piping hot leftovers in home kitchens. A serendipitous discovery helped engineers harness radar to create this now ubiquitous timesaving appliance. One ...

Though there are isolated and rare cases of radiation injury from microwave use, experts say they emit less electromagnetic radiation than candles. Microwave ovens have been a kitchen staple since the ...