A party trick performed using fruit in a microwave oven could lead to more sensitive detectors of microwave radiation, with applications in fields such as dark matter detection, quantum computing, and ...

Microwave kilns might not be able to do everything a traditional kiln does, but for hobbyists and crafters looking for an affordable way to melt glass at home, they certainly are a handy alternative.

Panasonic will be releasing what very well could be the world’s first ceramic kiln that connects to a PC. I say “could be” because I don’t exactly keep up with the latest trends in the cut-throat kiln ...