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Identifying the compounds that give fermented coffee, pictured brewing here, its unique flavor and aroma could allow more people to enjoy it. (Source: Samo Smrke)
Behind the Scenes

Fermented Coffee has a Fruity Taste to it

There is a growing demand for fermented coffee due to its unique fruity taste and aroma. The fermented beans used to produce this type of coffee are also an eco-friendly alternative to the regular coffee available in the market but which compounds contribute to its fruity flavor and aroma?

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The study used visual censuses and the analysis of stable isotopes to determine the abundance and trophic niche of carnivorous fish in marine reserves and areas open to fishing.  (Source: Lluís Cardona)
Fishing Impact

Can Marine Reserves Restore Marine Ecosystems?

Unfortunately, this is unlikely, according to researchers from the Biodiversity Research Institute of the University of Barcelona and the Group of Ecosystem Oceanography of the Oceanographic Center of the Balearic Islands. They explain that small-scale marine reserves are not enough to conserve the functionality of marine ecosystems.

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