Concrete Made 30% Stronger by Adding Waste Coffee Grounds-Cutting Emissions and Mining in the Process
Engineers are making concrete stronger by giving coffee grounds a "double shot" at life to reduce waste going to landfills.
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An Espresso a Day Could Keep Alzheimer's at Bay by Preventing Tau Clumping
Espresso coffee gives a concentrated jolt of caffeine, but it might do even more for one's alertness by protecting the brain in the long run.
Joyous NYC Coffee Shop Hires and Trains People with Autism and Down Syndrome to Work There
Cafe Joyeux employs crew members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them through meaningful training and employment.
Coffee Grounds Show Potential to Clean Up Common Water Contamination from Agriculture
The study looked at bentazone—a common herbicide used in agriculture, and found that activated coffee grounds removed 70% of the bentazone.
Ecofriendly Tabletop Furniture is Being 3D Printed in Milan from Famous Italian Food and Drinks
They've made table lamps, incense holders, magazine racks, key bowls, and bookends, all withoranges from the islands of Naples, and coffee.
The Biggest Personality Differences Between Tea and Coffee Drinkers
A new poll of 2,000 Americans examined the personality differences between people based on their first morning cup: coffee or tea?
Coffee Could Be Used to Fight Obesity, Says 'Pioneering' New Study
In this fascinating new study, researchers say that enjoying a cup of java helps the body to activate its own fat-fighting defenses.
We'll Drink to That-Caffeine May Offset Several Health Risks of Diets High in Sugar, Says New Study
If you are a religious tea or coffee drinker, this new study says you may be more protected from dietary health risks than others.
McDonald's Breaks New Ground With Returnable, Reusable Coffee Cups
McDonald's UK begins testing new line of reusable coffee cups made by Loop, as a sort of "bike rental but for cups" to cut back on waste.
Aspiring Barista Uses Coffee Shop Supplies to Make Free Drinks for Essential Workers From His Window
Ben Ramirez has been using his time in self-isolation to offer free pick-me-ups to mailmen and hospital workers passing by his window.
Starbucks is Giving Free Coffee to Front-line Responders in December, Including Mental Health, Dental, Janitorial Staffs
Starbucks is giving a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to front-line responders at U.S. Starbucks cafes throughout the month of December.
New Coffee Helps Save Chimps and Impoverished Farmers at the Same Time
Chimpanzees and coffee have more in common than you might think. A partnership was launched that will help to save these chimpanzees from the threat of extinction and also uplift their neighbors â€" the impoverished villagers surrounding the park â€" at the same time...
A Morning Cup of Coffee Not Only Charges You Up, But the Leftovers Have Reinvigorated Forests
Tropical forests can grow back faster, higher, and more diversely when layered with acid and caffeine-rich coffee than without it.
This Brilliant Low-Income Housing in Colombia is Made From Coffee Waste
In Colombia, where rural isolation causes housing shortages, Bogota-based Woodpecker makes pre-fab houses out of coffee husks for just $4,500.
Football Fans Can Now Eat Their Coffee Cups After They're Done Sipping
Etihad Stadium in Manchester is offering fans edible coffee and tea cups made of vegan wafer that hold together for 12 hours.
Coffee is Now Linked to Reduced Risk of Many Ailments, Including Liver Disease, Parkinson's, Melanoma, Even Suicide
Though it has been classified as a carcinogen in the past, there's no end to the health benefits of coffee, finds review from WS and Harvard
Coffee May Cut Risk of Acute Kidney Injury, Scientists Discover
A recent Johns Hopkins study has revealed that consuming at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI).
Cup Cozy Inspired by a Squid's Skin Will Keep Your Hands Cool and Your Coffee Hot - And it's Sustainable
UCI engineers develop method for economical mass production of insulating material, and it will keep your hands cool and your coffee hot.
Good News for Coffee Lovers: Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart
Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, according to new studies. These trends held true for both people with and without cardiovascular disease. Researchers said the analyses—the largest to look at coffee's potential role in […]
Brooklyn's Yafa Café Supports Growers in War Torn Yemen - the Surprising Birthplace of the Coffee Bean
The story goes that a shepherd in Yemen noticed his goats' endless energy after eating the coffee beans, which started the coffee revolution.
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