22 h. ago Scientists have discovered the formula for the perfect day – and I couldn’t agree more

Social scientists have presented us with a schedule for the ideal day, which includes a specific amount of work, socialising and other activities. Hannah Ewens agrees that it sounds exemplary, but one major thing would have to change for us to be able to follow it

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23 h. ago The secret to bowling the perfect strike, according to scientists

Researchers use physics to build a predictive tool that could revolutionise competitive bowling strategy

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5 d. ago The science behind the perfect cup of coffee: everything you need to know, from grind size to roast

New research on the optimal pour height this week adds another layer to the quest for caffeinated perfection There is an episode of the hit TV series Breaking Bad in which Walter White, high school chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin, meets a new colleague in front of a tangle of clamps, pipes and slowly dripping flasks. When the other character lets him taste what he has been brewing, White is stunned. “My God, that is the best coffee I’ve ever tasted,” he says. “Why the hell are we making meth?”Coffee may not be – quite – as addictive as methamphetamines, but to some of its aficionados, the hunt for the perfect hit of bean, roast, grind and brew is as seductive as any drug. That search took another step forward this week with new research into the optimal height and speed from which to pour water on to coffee grounds. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Nutritionist shares exact time of day to drink coffee and when to stop for best night's sleep

A nutritionist has advised the best time to enjoy a delicious cup of your favourite coffee, while cautioning caffeine lovers to make sure they stop before a specific time if they want to ensure a decent night's sleep

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1 week ago Nutritionist explains how to time your last coffee of the day to get a good night's sleep

While coffee boasts an array of health benefits, caffeine can wreak havoc on your cortisol levels. Here are the best times to drink coffee, with a nutritionist revealing when you should have your last cup of the day to avoid sleepless nights

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2 w. ago Nutritionist reveals the healthiest way to drink your coffee if you can't kick your morning cup

If you're an avid coffee drinker, you probably feel especially targeted when someone talks about how 'unhealthy' your morning cup of joe is.

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2 w. ago Bad taste? Balenciaga coffee cup bag is luxury fashion’s latest everyday flaunt

£4,350 calfskin clutch is part of a trend for the wealthy ‘to engage with mass consumption while retaining exclusivity’Lauren Sánchez attended a meeting in LA recently carrying a cup of coffee. So far, so unnewsworthy. But what first appeared as her morning caffeine fix was, in fact, a luxury handbag. The Balenciaga design, which is crafted from calfskin, sells for about £4,346.60 more than the average takeaway coffee in the UK.It mimics the reusable Balenciaga coffee cup – made of porcelain and polypropylene, it sells for £85 – and throwaway vessels. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I bought Britain's most expensive coffee – you'll never believe how much one cup costs'

A food and drink lover, who often spares no expensive on his meal times, decided to try London's most expensive coffee shop to see if it is worth the staggering price tag or not

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3 w. ago ‘Perfect space crop’: Australian company to attempt to grow first mushrooms in orbit

Experiment onboard upcoming SpaceX mission will examine how nutrient-rich oyster mushrooms grow in microgravityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian company will attempt to be the first to grow a crop of mushrooms in space, aboard SpaceX’s Fram2 mission set to launch in early April.In an experiment aboard Fram2, the first human spaceflight mission to orbit Earth’s polar regions, the Australian firm FOODiQ Global is aiming to grow oyster mushrooms in microgravity.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What incentives Pret, Caffè Nero, Starbucks and Costa are offering for bringing your own reusable coffee cup

Blue Planet II buzz dipped during pandemic but customers ‘need more incentive’ to bring back reusable cups

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