From crop to cup – a new genetic map could make your morning coffee more climate resilient
With new insight into the genetic complexity of coffee crops, new, more climate-resilient varieties could be bred in the future.
Denis J Murphy, Emeritus Professor of Biotechnology, University of South Wales •
conversation
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~6 min
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~6 min
'Design of Coffee' course teaches engineering through brewing the perfect cup of coffee
In an engineering course at UC Davis, students learn all the nuances that go into brewing ‘a truly excellent cup of coffee.’
William D. Ristenpart, Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Sept. 25, 2023 • ~5 min
Sept. 25, 2023 • ~5 min
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University •
conversation
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
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