Coffee : Discovery News

Thanksgiving 2050: Feast or Famine?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 04:59 PM ET | 0

Depending on how the world uses available crops, there are two possible futures. Read more

Coffee Stain Science Smartens Up Inks

Posted Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:43 AM ET | 0

Change a particle's shape and change the way it dries. Read more

Which Astronomical Object Do YOU Want to See?

Posted by Mark Thompson Thu Aug 18, 2011 02:09 AM ET | 0

On Friday, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson will use a multi-million dollar telescope to zoom in on an object chosen by Discovery News readers. Read more

World's Most Expensive Coffee's Key Ingredient? Dung

Posted Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

Single cups of this luxury brand have been known to sell for almost $100 in specialty outlets. Read more

Green Tea May Strengthen Your Teeth

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Apr 19, 2010 07:37 AM ET | 0

Antimicrobial molecules contained within green tea may help preserve teeth (as long as you don't add sugar). Read more

Caffeine Buzzes Boys More Than Girls, Study Finds

Posted by Cristen Conger Mon Jan 11, 2010 07:09 AM ET | 0

As more and more kids consume greater quantities of caffeine, the finding assesses who is most vulnerable -- and how. Read more

Fungus Hitting Frogs Hard : Discovery News

Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET

Like neighborhood coffee shops and independent movie theaters around the United States, unusual varieties of frogs are rapidly disappearing from rainforests in Central America. Read more

Radio Buffs Tune in to Jupiter: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

It turns out Earth's big brother, Jupiter, can belt out a tune, or at least a few notes. Read more

Hot Tea Linked to Throat Cancer: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET

People who drink their tea piping hot run a higher risk of throat cancer than counterparts who prefer a cooler cuppa, according to an investigation published Friday by the British Medical Journal. Read more

Underground Particles Help Forecast Cold Fronts : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Without getting a weather report -- or even stepping outside -- scientists have found a way to predict when a winter storm is on its way. Read more

Coffee Could Fuel You, and Your Car : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Will used coffee grounds be the next big thing in biofuels? Read more

The Way of the Master Inventor

Posted by Tracy Staedter Thu Apr 9, 2009 09:52 AM ET | 0

Each year, IBM asks a small group of employees to join the ranks of Master Inventor. To date This elite group of people invents and mentor others to invent. Tracy Staedter chats with Andy Stanford-Clark, one such person. Read more

The Yawn Explained: It Cools Your Brain : Discovery News

Posted Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:35 PM ET

Like a computer, your brain can overheat. But instead of a fan, it has the yawn. Read more

Space Station to Get Extreme Makeover: Discovery News

Posted Mon Nov 10, 2008 05:47 AM ET

The International Space Station is about to get all the comforts of a modern, high-end, "green" home: a fancy recycling water filter, a new fridge, extra bedrooms, workout equipment and the essential half-bath. Read more

Warm Hands Warm the Heart, Study Proves : Discovery News

Posted Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:42 AM ET

Time to update that old saying "cold hands, warm heart." New research shows touching something warm can make you feel and act more warmly toward others. Read more