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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
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The Coffee Bean Gets a Certified Reference Material
Scientists at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Sciences have developed the world’s first certified reference material for the coffee bean.
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What Is the Carbon Footprint of Your Christmas Dinner?
Wondering how much CO2 your sprouts cost? Sarah Bridle, a professor of Food, Climate and Society at the University of York, breaks down the environmental impact of every element of a Christmas dinner.
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Takeaways From a Global Plastics Treaty
Technology Networks caught up with Aidan Charron, director of the End Plastic Initiatives at Earth Day, not long after he arrived back from Nairobi to hear how negotiations on an international plastics treat went.
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Coffee Ground With Water Makes for a More Intense Espresso
Grinding coffee generates static electricity, which causes the coffee particles to clump and stick to the grinder. But does this clumping affect the taste of coffee? Yes, but water can make things slick again.
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AI Can Tell a Wine’s Vineyard With 100% Accuracy
By applying machine learning tools to chemical data, researchers say they have succeeded in identifying, “with 100% accuracy”, the molecular signature of red wines from seven major estates in the Bordeaux region.
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CO2 Emissions Reached a Record High in 2023
The annual Global Carbon Budget estimates that 36.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide were emitted through the burning of fossil fuels this year, up 1.1% from 2022.
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Long COVID Research Is a Bit of a Mess
The COVID-19 global pandemic has left in its wake a baffling array of symptoms, affecting many survivors for months after the virus has run its course. This article explores the current state of long COVID research.
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Profits Bloom When Flowers Are Planted on Indian Farms
After planting flowers alongside moringa trees in orchards in southern India, researchers increased the abundance and diversity of flower-visiting insects, ultimately improving pollination and boosting crop yield.
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Researchers Dispute Findings of Study on the Appeal of Ultra-Processed Foods
The surprising findings have been called into question by certain food and nutrition researchers. Their main critique: the study’s participants judged pictures of food, not actual food.
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Used Coffee Harbors New Compounds for Treating Brain Diseases
The authors of the study say that caffeic-acid based carbon quantum dots – which can be derived from spent coffee grounds – have the potential to protect brain cells from damage.
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