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China contributes about 59% of global MOF publications, with the US in second place and the UK towards the bottom, analysis finds
One of the world's largest agricultural lenders issued a stark warning to the coffee industry last week, saying broad areas now used for arabica production could become climatically unsuitable...
Berlin, Germany-based roaster Coffee Circle and Costa Rica-based nonprofit Bean Voyage are the winners of the Specialty Coffee Association's 2026 Sustainability Awards. The SCA announced the winners a
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene va
This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Sey House takes place April 9th through 12th.
Hara hachi bu, a traditional Japanese practice of eating until you’re about 80% full, is gaining attention as a simple yet powerful way to improve health and reshape our relationship with food. Rather
Immunologist has held numerous roles in scientific administration, including at the University of Cambridge, MRC and CRUK
Key takeaways Price transparency in specialty coffee was originally built around ethics. Roasters share farmgate (direct payments to producers) and free-on-board prices (which cover all costs, includi
Fusion scientists have solved a long-standing mystery inside tokamaks, the donut-shaped machines designed to harness fusion energy. For years, experiments showed that escaping plasma particles hit one
The worst thing that could happen in the lead-up to April Fools' Day was the theft of 12 tons of KitKat bars. Food and beverage companies just couldn't resist, offering...
This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Seasonal favorite takes flight for its third year, ringing in the flavors of Spring.
This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Specialty coffee is breaking new ground at food and beverage awards.
As the global coffee community prepares to gather for World of Coffee San Diego 2026, the Roast magazine city guide The Inside is here to help attendees make the most of their...
Keurig Dr Pepper has completed its acquisition of JDE Peet's while naming JDE Peet's CEO Rafael Oliveira to lead the combined coffee business and eventually helm the planned spinoff...
Scientists have transformed a groundbreaking 2D nanomaterial called MXene into an even more powerful 1D form—tiny scroll-like tubes that are incredibly thin yet highly conductive. By rolling flat shee
This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The Flair eWizard Milk Steamer is an all-electric, standalone milk steaming wand for home baristas.
This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Where to drink coffee on Jeju Island, South Korea.
Study examined rates and reasons for 46,000 retractions across 10 publishers in Retraction Watch Database
Salt substitutes offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce sodium intake and improve blood pressure, yet very few Americans actually use them—even among those who need them most. A large national analysi
A new shape-shifting material can change both its texture and color in seconds, inspired by the camouflage abilities of octopuses. By precisely controlling how a polymer swells with water, researchers
Self-cleaning coating could cut water use and reduce release of microplastics
Scientists have taken lasers beyond light and into the realm of sound, creating a breakthrough “phonon laser” that manipulates tiny vibrations at the quantum level. By dramatically reducing noise in t
Perovskite crystals can dramatically and reversibly change shape when hit with light, a behavior not seen in conventional semiconductors. This effect, called photostriction, can be finely tuned depend
Key takeaways As the exclusive producer of rooibos tea, South Africa has always been a predominantly tea-drinking country. However, the majority of adults in South Africa – up to two-thirds – are now
A dramatic surge in kratom-related poison center calls is raising alarm among health experts, as new data shows cases have jumped more than 1,200% over the past decade. Alongside the spike, hospitaliz
A new study suggests that simplifying your diet by eating the same meals and keeping your calorie intake consistent could help you lose more weight. Researchers found that people who followed predicta
Tests of lead levels in 12 children’s t-shirts from various fast fashion retailers exceeds US federal limits
Key takeaways Hybrid coffee brewers aren’t new. One of the most popular, the Clever Dripper, was released in 2009, and quickly became a fixture of home setups and coffee shop brew bars for its durabil
Scientists have created a new kind of carbon material that could make carbon capture much cheaper and more efficient. By carefully controlling how nitrogen atoms are arranged, they found certain struc
Key takeaways The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) World Championship took place from 20 to 23 March 2026 ahead of Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) in El Salvador. Throughout 2025, the GCA hosted competition
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Market uncertainty continues to push coffee prices higher. Arabica futures reached their highest
Scientists have developed a breakthrough “superfood” for honeybees by engineering yeast to produce the essential nutrients normally found in pollen. In controlled trials, colonies fed this specially d
A sweeping global report finds that migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline, with populations down roughly 81% since 1970. These species depend on long, connected rivers, but dams and human pre
A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements according
Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show no signs of intoxicatio
Honey bees don’t just perform their famous waggle dance to share directions, they actually adjust how well they dance depending on who’s watching. Researchers found that when fewer bees pay attention,
Astronomers have finally cracked a decades-old mystery about red giant stars—how material from their deep interiors makes its way to the surface. Using cutting-edge supercomputer simulations, research
Researchers have created a cutting-edge catalyst that turns CO2 into methanol more efficiently than ever before. Instead of using clumps of metal atoms, they engineered a system where each single indi
Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses o
Walking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking i
Research suggests that how hard you work out may be just as important as how long you work out. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/Getty Images A few minutes of harder exercise each day may dramatical
Staying physically active during midlife can improve health and longevity. Morsa Images/Getty Images A new study reports that midlife exercise can cut women's risk of early death in half. Women
Recent research found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of stress and mood disorders. Image Credit: Andrew Cebulka/Stocksy A recent study found that moderate daily coff
Foreign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A recent cli
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