University of Texas El Paso

Social drinking produces a euphoria that's not seen with drinking alone

Drunk flies show why we feel better when we drink with friends

Social drinking causes a euphoria that isn’t seen when drinking alone, according to a new study. By identifying the region of the brain stimulated by social drinking, the researchers hope it will lead to a greater understanding of problem drinking.

Millions of spent coffee grounds end up in landfill each year

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Spent coffee grounds may protect brain from neurodegenerative disease

Caffeic acid, derived from coffee grounds, could help shield the brain from developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. With six million tons of grounds dumped each year, this could be the most valuable 'upcycling' of the by-product yet.

The researchers believe that the device may well see use in future supercomputers, and might even one day make its way into consumer devices (Image: UTEP/UCF)

Science

New device enables ultra-sharp turns of light without losing energy

A team of researchers has created a new device that allows for the steering of light around sharper corners than ever before. The device is tiny, constructed from an inexpensive material, and could one day become an integral part of computer hardware.