Science Friction: An X-Ray Machine Energized by Adhesive Tape

It may sound bizarre--or like some kind of high school science fair project, but it's not: Researchers have discovered that peeling adhesive tape ejects enough radiation to take an x-ray image. If they stick, the findings could set the stage for a less expensive x-ray machine that does not require electricity. [More]

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