YOUR KITCHEN'S PARTICLE ACCELERATOR

Jan 23, 2026

Most of us use microwave ovens every day without really knowing what’s happening inside. This video from Branch Education breaks down how a microwave oven works, from how microwaves are generated, to why they heat food the way they do, and why the oven is safe even though it’s full of radiation.

It’s a clear, satisfying explanation of a machine most of us take completely for granted.