Can you really set your microwave on fire? It depends. Here's what happens if you put metal in the microwave—and no, don't try it at home.

Always check for a microwave safe mark before microwaving. In general, avoid placing anything made with metal or aluminum, ...

Microwaves are incredibly convenient devices that brought us into a brave new era of cooking. They allow us to easily whip up freshly baked cookies anytime and cook perfectly crispy bacon without the ...

Aluminum foil in the microwave? It's trickier than you think and there's a fine line between safe use and disaster.

We often turn to microwaves to reheat our leftovers quickly, make a delicious mug cake, or perhaps warm up a frozen dinner when we are short on time. Most of us never purposefully put anything metal ...

(via TEDEd) In 1945, engineer Percy Spencer was standing near a RADAR device that produced high-intensity microwaves and noticed that his candy bar had melted. He then exposed popcorn kernels to the ...

Do you use paper towels to cover containers when cooking or reheating food in the microwave? It's safe, but only if you use ...

If you think you can’t do investment casting because you don’t have a safe place to melt metal, think again. Metal casting in the kitchen is possible, as demonstrated by this over-the-top bathroom ...

We all know that aluminum foil is a big no-no when it comes to cooking food in the microwave, but is it okay to use it in an ...