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Unevenly packed coffee to blame for weak espresso, say mathematicians

A mathematical model shows that even small inconsistencies in how coffee is packed into an espresso machine can lead to weaker brews and watery flavour

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Finely ground coffee is dispensed into an espresso filter

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Lab-grown meat could be 25 times worse for the climate than beef

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How maths reveals the best time to add milk for hotter tea

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How maths reveals the best time to add milk for hotter tea

Physics

We finally know why bubbles rise in a straight line in champagne

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The fermentation of beer

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Tiny yeast-filled robots help brew beer quickly and more efficiently

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What is really going on when we microwave our food?

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Confit pork with thyme

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How to use the science of fat to make delicious, confit food

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Chocolate with a low-fat centre could still feel luxurious to eat

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How to make a sweet potato even sweeter: freeze it before baking

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Why I am keen to get my hands on genetically modified purple tomatoes

The first home-grown genetically modified food may be on the horizon, in the form of purple tomatoes, finds Clare Wilson

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Nutrient-measuring device could make microwaves that count calories

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How miracle berries turn sour foods sweet

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How to make a delicious chilli hot sauce by harnessing fermentation

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How to grow chilli plants in cooler climates

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