Brains On! How Do Invisible X-Rays Help Us See?

X-rays, part of the electromagnetic spectrum, help doctors see our bones — but they also help scientists understand the very smallest particles and the most massive black holes.

We’ll follow the electrons, wind up at a synchrotron, get frozen in crystal and travel to the edges of the universe.

• Find out more about Chandra X-Ray Observatory at Harvard
• Check out the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

 

Brains On! is an award-winning audio show for kids and families from American Public Media.


Science Topics
Radiation
K-6, Middle School
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

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