SpaceX Stage 1 Failed, But What Will Still Make It To the International Space Station?

Medicine & Technology Apr 15, 2015

Just because the first stage of the Falcon 9 went up in flames when it returned back to Earth, doesn’t mean that the entire mission wasn’t a success. In fact, even though the near miss may have made headlines all this week, as the second attempt by SpaceX proved to be as unsuccessful as the first, the Dragon cargo capsule is still on its way to the International Space Station for its resupply mission, and it’s carrying quite a few surprises in store, as well.

One Cup of Coffee Could Offset Three Drinks a Day

Mar 29, 2015

On top of waking you up in the morning, a new study suggests that one cup of coffee can actually offset the negative physical effects of three alcoholic drinks a day.

Your Cup of Joe Could Prevent Skin Cancer

Jan 25, 2015

According to new research from Yale University and the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), drinking coffee everyday could reduce your for malignant melanoma skin cancer.

More Mocha, Less Melanoma―The Correlation Between Coffee Consumption And Skin Cancer

Jan 23, 2015

We're all aware of how we should be protecting ourselves from the sun's cancer-causing ultraviolet rays: Sunscreen, occupying the shade, and minimal sun exposure. We're force-fed those precautions each and every summer. But what if your daily coffee run could be just as beneficial? An study recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), may just reveal the link between coffee consumption and decreased rates of melanoma.

Keurig Recalls more than 7 Million Coffee Makers Due to Burn Risk

Dec 23, 2014

This morning, after receiving over 200 reports of hot liquid spraying from the brewer of their single-serve coffee makers, Keurig (produced by Green Mountain Inc.) issued the recall of over 7 million machines as consumers entered the final leg of the holiday season. And while the reports may not seem like a cause for concern, over 90 burn-related injuries, the company is taking every precaution to recall the faulty equipment.

New Astronauts Bring Taste of Italy to ISS—ISSpresso An Instant Hit

Nov 25, 2014

Late Sunday morning, Nov. 23, three new replacements for Expedition 42 boarded the International Space Station, bringing the orbiting space lab’s population back to full strength. But, aside from bringing some fresh blood to the research conducted on the orbiting spacecraft, and new perspectives for how life in space should be conducted on the space station, the three new astronauts brought a bit of home back with them. And it’s Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti’s 44-pound carry-on that has the International Space Station salivating at the taste of Italy she brought aboard.