According to an article in today's Chicago Tribune, physicists have discovered that Scotch tape emits x-rays when peeled off in a vacuum. Researchers suggest that "the process might be harnessed for making inexpensive x-ray machines for paramedics or for places where electricity is expensive or hard to get."
So, next time we're stuck waiting ages for a portable chest, I'm just going to pump out the air and grab a big roll of tape.
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