Up Next
Back to Show
Serving Up Science
What’s the buzz about caffeine? | Serving Up Science
Season 3
Episode 304
An estimated 2.25 billion cups of coffee are enjoyed worldwide per day. What does caffeine do to our bodies that makes us perk up and give us a mood boost? More than you might realize! Discover the chemistry of caffeine and why it’s the world’s most consumed psychoactive substance. Sheril is joined in the kitchen by David Lowry, evolutionary plant biologist and self-proclaimed coffee addict.
Support Provided By
Season
6:45
Gas stoves are a staple in many kitchens, but a cleaner alternative could be induction cooktops.
5:42
Bottled, tap, or purified—water has its own unique flavor! But why?
5:01
Uncover the secrets behind "sell by," "best by," and "use by" food date labels.
6:52
Unearth the world beneath our feet and soil's vital role in our food system.
7:30
Get ready to reevaluate everything you thought you knew about sugar and hyperactivity.
8:52
Unearth the history of insect eating and explore the protein-packed world of insects.
4:48
Discover the Truth Behind Egg Labels and the differences between them all.
4:22
Would you eat steak grown in a lab? Chicken from a petri dish? It's not science fiction!
4:08
Not all oils are created equal. With so many options, what’s a home chef to do?
7:12
Think your truffle popcorn has real truffle? Think again.
6:32
Why do we crave fatty, sugary, and salty snacks? We put junk food under the microscope
10:39
We’re challenging some serious carnivores in the ultimate burger brawl.