<ul><li>Microwaved grapes produce sparks and plasma due to an electromagnetic hot spot between them.</li><li>This unique property of grapes could potentially be used to make more efficient quantum sensors.</li><li>Previous explanation for the grape effect was the concentration of microwaves in the grape tissue, but recent research suggests an electromagnetic hot spot.</li><li>The same effect can also be observed with other fruits like gooseberries and large blackberries, as well as hydrogel beads.</li></ul>

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