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Scotch Tape use # 184573 - XRays

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[url]http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081022.wscotchtape1022/EmailBNStory/Science/home[/url]

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NEW YORK — Two weeks after a Nobel Prize highlighted theoretical work on subatomic particles, physicists are announcing a startling discovery about a much more familiar form of matter: Scotch tape.

It turns out that if you peel the popular adhesive tape off its roll in a vacuum chamber, it emits X-rays. The researchers even made an X-ray image of one of their fingers.
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Why Thats Crazy!

Comments

  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    My gods!

    It is. No harm from peeling it off outside vacuum? I need to read more about this, fascinating.
  • SpiritOneSpiritOne Magneto ABQ NM
    Well that is a new one on me. What the hell causes it?
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Electrons jumping between the pieces of tape emitting x-rays when they drop down a few energy levels.
  • Vorlons in my HeadVorlons in my Head The Vorlons told me to.
    Does that mean i should wear a lead apron when fixing my space ship with duct tape? :(
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    Well if there's ever a powercut in my x-ray department, I'll now know just how to make a DIY x-ray tube :D
  • SpiritOneSpiritOne Magneto ABQ NM
    I don't know about Scotland but us colonials have to fill out forms when we replace an xray tube. I would hate to have to explain that one to the government!
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    True, but it would be fun to do :)
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