The Secret Genius of Modern Life - Season 2 - Eps 4: Microwave
Hannah Fry discovers the hidden WW2 radar technology that heats up baked beans, learns the legend of the melted candy bar in an engineer’s pocket that kick-started a kitchen revolution, and puts her life on the line to demonstrate why microwaves zap food but not people!
About The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Title: The Secret Genius of Modern Life
First Air Date: 2022-11-10
Last Air Date: 2025-04-02
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.9/10 (from 6 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 17
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Studios Science Unit
Synopsis
Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.
