Caffeine

New Coffee Tree Species Discovered in Honduras
Scientists have discovered a new species of coffee tree in Honduras. The tree is crticially endangered. (October 15, 2015)

Scientists Genetically Engineer E. Coli Bacteria to Live on Caffeine
Scientists have genetically engineered E. (March 27, 2013)

Physicists Explore Math Behind Tetris-like Growth of Coffee Rings
University of Pennsylvania physicists are exploring the math behind the Tetris-like growth of coffee rings. (January 19, 2013)

Residents of Ancient Cahokia Settlement Drank Black Beverage That Made Them Vomit
Researchers from the University of Illinois have discovered that people living in 700 to 900 years ago in Cahokia, a massive prehistoric North American settlement near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, drank a strong black beverage that made them vomit. (August 15, 2012)

Study Finds Elevated Caffeine Levels in Pacific Ocean Waters off Coast of Oregon
Lattes are washing out to sea. (July 20, 2012)

Study: Caffeine, Amphetamines Make Slacker Rats Work Harder, But Make Worker Rats Lazier
Researchers at the University of British Columbia conducted a study on rats using caffeine and amphetamines. (March 30, 2012)

FDA to Investigate Safety of Inhalable Caffeine
The FDA is going to investigate inhalable caffeine to determine whether or not it is safe for consumers. (February 20, 2012)

Microbe Discovered That Lives on Caffeine
A new bacterium that uses caffeine for food was found in a flower bed at the University of Iowa. (May 28, 2011)

Study: Caffeine Boosts Short-Term Memory
Coffee may help you remember thing sin the short term. A new study has found that caffeine can boost your short-term memory. (December 8, 2005)

Coffee and Antioxidants
A surprising new study founded by the American Cocoa Research Institute has found that coffee is the top source of antioxidants for Americans. (September 6, 2005)