LJo’s Reviews > Project Hail Mary > Status Update

'That's why there's a mesh over the window of a microwave. The holes in the mesh are too small for microwaves to pass through. But visible light, with a much shorter wavelength, can go through freely. So you get to watch your food cook witbout melting your face off.'

I just love Andy Weir. He must be the smartest person on this planet or he just fakes it realky, really well.