What"s in wine? Campaigners want ingredients on the bottle
European wines are finally being forced to reveal their ingredients to customers, but only on a website—not on the bottle. Environmental campaigners are unimpressed......»»
Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers......»»
Uncovering the mechanism of photoexcited nucleobases: Is decay fast or suppressed?
The nucleobase molecules carrying the genetic codes are the most important ingredients for life, but they are also very vulnerable. When the ultraviolet component in the sunlight irradiates these molecules, the electrons in the molecules will be exci.....»»
International study reveals genetic link between modern wine grapes and ancient varieties
A new study led by the paleogenetic laboratory of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa analyzed DNA from ancient local wine grape seeds discovered at archaeological excavations in the Negev......»»
More than 5,000 tons of toxic chemicals released from consumer products every year inside Californian homes, workplaces
People often assume that the products they use every day are safe. Now a new study by Silent Spring Institute and the University of California, Berkeley, exposes how much people come into contact with toxic ingredients in products, used at home and a.....»»
Campaigners call for fossil fuel deadline, more climate aid
Environmental campaigners urged climate envoys from dozens of nations gathering Tuesday in Berlin to discuss a global deadline for phasing out fossil fuels and ways of increasing aid to poor countries hit by global warming......»»
Why champagne has stable “bubble chains” and other carbonated drinks do not
Surfactants give champagne its signature stable rising column of bubbles. Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Col.....»»
Physicists unlock secret of why champagne bubbles form straight chain as they rise
Surfactants give champagne its signature stable rising column of bubbles. Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Col.....»»
What we learned from the LinkedIn spat between two trendy olive oil brands
Things heated up when Graza accused Brightland of stealing its squeeze-bottle design. The world of trendy, Instagrammable olive oil brands got heated this week.Read Full Story.....»»
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Meet the world’s lightest champagne bottle
Champagne bottles are notoriously thick to ensure they can withstand immense pressure from the bubbles inside. A new bottle by French champagne house Telmont is thinner, lighter, and ultimately, more sustainable. In 2020, Ludovic du Plessis, then ne.....»»
Gatorade Smart Gx Bottle review: Better hydration with a squeeze and an iPhone
Gatorade's Smart Gx water bottle reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day while automatically syncing your intake numbers to the Gatorade GX app.Smart Gx BottleWith electronic hydration sensors located with the cap of the Smart Gx Bottle, the.....»»
Gatorade Smart Gx Bottle review: Better hydration with a squeeze
Smart water bottles are a great way to keep track of your daily water intake to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day. Gatorade's Smart Gx water bottle reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day while automatically syncing your intake numb.....»»
Ultra-miniaturized non-classical light sources for quantum devices
Non-classical states of light such as single photons and entangled photons are key ingredients for chips dedicated to quantum computation, quantum sensing, quantum measurement, etc. Fabrication of a traditional chip is hard, but with billions of doll.....»»
COVID vaccines: FDA retires monovalent shots, offers spring boosters to some
The original monovalent COVID-19 mRNA shots are no longer authorized in the US. Enlarge / A pharmacist holds a bottle containing Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: Getty | Mel Melcon) The Food and Drug Adminis.....»»
Researchers make breakthrough in understanding the chemistry of wildfire smoke in wine
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke......»»
The plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground
Hot water can be stored underground and the heat used when needed to keep buildings warm......»»
Fairtrade: Study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms
Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonizers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part of the South African econom.....»»
How an African bird might inspire a better water bottle
An extreme closeup of feathers from a bird with an uncanny ability to hold water while it flies could inspire the next generation of absorbent materials......»»
Climate-hit island pushes to reshape World Bank, IMF
While conflict and inflation will dominate World Bank spring meetings next week, campaigners are pushing for a redesign of global financial architecture to help countries cope with climate change......»»
"Infecting minds": US book sent to teachers seeks to sow climate doubt
From crops to corals, a book circulated by a controversial US think tank is riddled with misleading claims about established climate science, in what campaigners slam as a bid to "infect" young minds......»»