Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee
Ars Technica • 4/28/2026
Summary
University of Oregon scientists have repurposed a battery-testing tool to better measure coffee's flavor profile. This innovation suggests that electrical current might be the key to improving the quality of coffee.
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