Scientists investigate the effects of coffee particle size, water temperature and infusion time on the chemical composition of cold brew beverages. Every day around 2.25 billion cups of coffee are...
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Could recycling discarded tree gums offer a simple, cost-effective and sustainable solution that can help meet global energy demands while reducing...
Enjoyed by millions every day, tea is the most popular drink in the world after water. But is everyone drinking what’s claimed on the label? We use a...
A simple, cost-effective system for the rapid and sensitive detection of viruses in blood using smartphones could help to protect us from future...
Analysing ancient human hair offers powerful possibilities for addressing questions about our ancestors. Scientists develop a new proteomics protocol...
Researchers validate a simple and reliable new method for extracting and quantifying melatonin in different hemp varieties – finding the highest...
Researchers validate a new protocol for measuring trace levels of cannabinoids in serum and use it to analyse samples from people charged with driving...
Urine–fed microbial fuel cells could help solve two of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges: generating sustainable energy and removing...
Using biopolymer-based sponges to deliver antibiotics directly to wounds could help reduce side effects and prevent the emergence of resistant...