Fungus that eats fungus could help coffee farmers
Coffee rust is a parasitic fungus and a big problem for coffee growers around the world. A study in the birthplace of coffee—Ethiopia—shows that another fungus seems to have the capacity to supress the rust outbreaks in this landscape......»»
Coffee or tea drinker? You need to see (and buy) this Prime Day deal
The Ember Smart Mug 2 is a "cool" (but hot) way to keep your drink warm — its on a super Prime Day sale!.....»»
This Keurig Coffee Maker can be yours for $50, because Prime Day
The Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker is an affordable coffee maker that's even better value now it's in the Prime Day sale......»»
Q&A: Great gratuity explosion pushes consumers to the tipping point
It's being asked more and more: "Add a tip?" The question pops up on checkout screens when we're just grabbing a coffee to go or picking up a lunch order. Starbucks, for instance, added the tip query to its sales system last year. The countertop tip.....»»
Farmers urged to be inquisitive about farm health and safety
Tom Curran, Teagasc Head of Advisory Services, has called on farmers to emphasize health and safety when consulting with advisors. He made his call at the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day, where the importance of farm health and safety was emphasized.....»»
Drought-hardy shrub is being adopted across Australia to support farmers ahead of dry times
On Australia's desert plains in the west, Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia), a salt-loving, native shrub, thrives and is often the only vegetation in sight......»»
One of my favorite 4th of July deals is a big discount on a Keurig
If you love coffee but don't have enough space for a big coffee maker, this 4th of July deal on the Keurig K-Mini is worth snatching up before it's over......»»
Israel enlists drones, AI and big data to farm for the future
As climate change and global population growth pose ever greater challenges for agriculture, Israeli technology offers a wealth of inventions and advanced tools to help farmers adapt......»»
Amazon taps florists and coffee shops for help with deliveries
Your next Amazon delivery might come via a local florist or coffee shop as the online shopping giant looks at new ways to boost its last-mile delivery service......»»
Amazon taps florists and coffee shops to help with deliveries
Your next Amazon delivery might come via a local florist or coffee shop as the online shopping giant looks at new ways to boost its last-mile delivery service......»»
A rare discount just landed on the Alienware S5000 gaming chair
Dell is offering a rare 10% discount for the Alienware S5000 gaming chair, which features coffee ground-infused microfiber, bringing its price down to $360......»»
iPhone Crash Detection doesn"t like dancing at Bonnaroo
Apple's Crash Detection feature in its iPhones is being blamed for a dramatic rise in visits by emergency responders to the Bonnaroo Music Festival.The annual Bonnaroo Music Festival in Coffee County, Tennessee took place from June 14 to June 18, wit.....»»
Goat Story Gina Smart review: not your average coffee maker
The Gina Smart coffee maker by Goat Story is app-enabled and gives three ways to brew your perfect cup. But be warned — this is not a device for the busy.Review: Goat Story Gina Smart coffee maker Read more........»»
Study reveals how leaf-cutting ants gauge leaf portion size
They might not be able to leap tall buildings with a single bound, but leaf-cutting ants are insect superheroes, capable of carrying leaf pieces up to six times their body mass to cultivate fungus in their borrows. But how do the charismatic creature.....»»
Walmart is practically giving away this Keurig coffee maker today
The Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker is a great deal for anyone who wants a simple yet effective coffee maker. It's on sale now at Walmart......»»
Drug-resistant fungi are thriving in even the most remote regions on Earth, finds new study
New research has found that a disease-causing fungus—collected from one of the most remote regions in the world—is resistant to a common antifungal medicine used to treat infections......»»
Science News Briefs from around the World: July/August 2023
Unlikely pollinators in Brazil, climate-resilient coffee in Uganda, credible cryptozoology down under, and more in this month’s Quick Hits.....»»
"Every drop counts": Spain"s crops thrive on wastewater
With rainfall increasingly scarce, irrigating crops can be a major challenge, but farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater in a model that is winning attention abroad......»»
New genetic discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice
Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide......»»
Climate warming pits geese against farmers in Finland
With a cacophony of honks sounding like a hailstorm, tens of thousands of hungry geese blanket a lush green field in Finland with their black flocks......»»
Deadly fungal meningitis cases nearly double as CDC rushes to find exposed
The source and fungus are both elusive; officials are aggressively treating exposed. Enlarge / One of the medical clinics suspended by Mexican health authorities, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 19, 2023. (credit: Getty.....»»