sticky tape emits powerful X-rays

[oranphil]

this is very interesting i may make you think twice before peeling tape again:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15016-humble-sticky-tape-emits-powerful-xrays.html

[swansont]

this is very interesting i may make you think twice before peeling tape again:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15016-humble-sticky-tape-emits-powerful-xrays.html

 

Already covered, and you don't need to think twice. The X-rays were only emitted when the tape was peeled in vacuum — it doesn't happen at atmosphere.

 

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