Why does the bowl get hotter than the food in the microwave?
Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe
February 19, 20256m 37s
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Show Notes
If you’ve ever grabbed a flaming hot bowl of soup out of the microwave and then slurped a spoonful of icy liquid from the middle of it, you’re not alone. In fact, it feels like one of life’s great mysteries! Why does this happen to food in the microwave? We asked ceramic artist Matthew Katz to help us find the answer.
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