Stuff You Should Know Selects: How X-Rays Work
Oct 9, 2021
Discover how the accidental invention of X-rays revolutionized medicine and made imaging of our bones possible. The hosts dive into the science behind X-ray technology, explaining how it contrasts dense bones with soft tissue. They juxtapose engaging anecdotes about celebrity mishaps with deeper discussions on photon-atom interactions and the significance of contrast agents. With humor and insightful explanations, they unpack both the benefits and risks associated with X-ray use in healthcare, making complex concepts approachable and entertaining.
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Cryer Sighting
- Josh Clark saw John Cryer at McDonald's during Charlie Sheen's meltdown.
- This was Clark's first and only time seeing Cryer in person.
Unbroken Bones
- Neither Josh Clark nor Chuck Bryan has ever broken a bone.
- They discuss the implications of breaking a bone at their age.
Accidental Discovery
- Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays accidentally while testing cathode rays.
- He won the first Nobel Prize in Physics for this discovery.