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December 6, 2017

Superheated water makes microwaved eggs explode when you dig in

Be careful when nuking your breakfast. A hard-boiled egg reheated in the microwave can explode with a rush of steam and a sound as loud as a chainsaw

October 27, 2016

Samsung Isn’t the Only One with Lithium Ion Battery Problems. Just Ask NASA

A RoboSimian robot at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory blew up thanks to its lithium ion battery. What would happen if it went to space? The post Samsung Isn't the Only One with Lithium Ion Battery Problems. Just Ask NASA appeared first on WIRED.

June 22, 2016

Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon

You've seen it on fancy cooking shows and in night clubs, but here's how household objects behave after taking a polar dip into liquid nitrogen. The post Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon appeared first on WIRED.