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fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee

Christopher Hendon researches coffee flavor profiles using electrical currents to improve brewing consistency and reduce waste.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Static electricity has baffled scientists for centuries. Can new research solve the puzzle?

Static electricity remains a complex phenomenon, with many unanswered questions despite its common occurrence and basic principles.
fromApartment Therapy
7 months ago

My Sister-in-Law's Broom Trick Is So Brilliant, I Had to Give It a Try

It's simple: Spritz the broom with a cleaner before sweeping. When I asked her why, she shrugged and said, "It helps with the hair." Turns out, the reason it works has less to do with the hair itself and more to do with static electricity. Pet fur picks up static charges from rubbing against carpets, furniture, and fabric (or maybe that perpetually squashed dog bed). That's why it's so stubborn to sweep up.
Pets
fromTasting Table
9 months ago

The Step To Take Before Grinding Coffee Beans For Better Espresso Flavor - Tasting Table

Research conducted by Joshua Mendez Harper and Christopher Hendon found that adding a splash of water to espresso beans during grinding leads to a 10 to 15% increase in coffee concentration.
Coffee
Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

This Is How Much Laundry Detergent You Should Actually Use - And Yes, It's Shocking

Using too much detergent can result in dirt resettling on clothes instead of cleaning them.
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