Caffeine

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Caffeinated Baked Goods Will Give You A Much Needed Snack In The Face

6:00AM November 6, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Coffee’s not the only way to get a caffeine boost. Besides energy drinks, there’s a glowing number of foodstuffs designed to perk you up, from caffeinated marshmallows, to these cleverly named “Snack in the Face” baked goods that prove a good pun is hard to ignore. More »

Science

Fizzy, Sugary Soft Drinks Are Making Teens Hulk Out

10:26AM October 25, 2011 | Kristen Philipkoski

Apparently, caffeinated drinks are not teaching the world to sing in perfect harmony. Though they didn’t name specific brands of soft drink, researchers report that teens who overindulged in non-diet, carbonated soft drinks per week are extra violent. They studied 1878 kids at 22 Boston public high schools. More »

Gadgets

AeroShot Pure Energy: Ready, Aim, Caffeinate

8:50AM October 18, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Far safer than sticking an actual shotgun shell in your mouth, these AeroShot cartridges provide as much caffeine in one shot as a large cup of strong coffee. Minus the stained teeth and bad breath. More »

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How Good Design Gets Coffee Down Your Gullet On The Go

2:00AM September 2, 2011 | Rachel Swaby

Modern humans make the simple task of drinking a hot morning beverage a challenge for industrial designers. More »

Science

Sunscreen + Caffeine = Skin Cancer Killer?

7:40AM August 17, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Caffeine has previously been correlated with a reduced risk of cancer. But the latest research-aided theory coming out of Rutgers University is that putting caffeine into sunscreen will reduce that risk even more. More »

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How To Break Your Daily Caffeine Habit And Use Coffee Strategically

12:00AM August 16, 2011 | Kevin Purdy - Fast Company

Caffeine seems so simple, even if you’re a veteran user. You drink it, you get amped up for a short period, and you inevitably come down a bit when it wears off — or so you think. But caffeine is a more subtle substance than we give it credit for. Knowing how it works on your body and brain, and how it is most effective, can give you an edge at concentrating, while still keeping the jittery edge off. More »

Science

Warning: These Coffee Drinks Spike Your Manhood, Pose Health Risk

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2:30PM July 18, 2011 | Danny Allen

Have you tried these two coffee products: ‘Sexpresso’ and ‘Rock Hard’? Me neither, but Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a warning not to, as government analysis has shown they contain analogues of Sildenafil (Viagra). More »

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Caffeine-Eating Bacteria May Fix Your Broken Heart

11:32AM May 31, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Everyone loves a good cup of joe, including our friendly neighbourhood bacteria Pseudomonas putida CBB5. This microbe can consume caffeine with the best of us, a talent that could help heart arrhythmia and asthma patients. More »

Gadgets

Dropping The Drip: How To Get Started Making Better Coffee

6:47AM March 9, 2011 | Kevin Purdy

Like computers, coffee is complex, easy to sink money into, and attracts a vast swath of opinions. And like computers, there is a wise middle path you can walk to get top-notch coffee at home without spending MacBook-like money on brewing gear. More »

News

Two Teens Found Dead With Empty Can Of Four Loko

4:13AM January 26, 2011 | Brian Moylan

Two teenagers in California were found dead in a vacant apartment with an empty can of Four Loko, the banned alcohol and caffeine concoction, and other evidence of drug use. There goes any hope of a brand revival. More »