EPISODE · Oct 1, 2022

#55 Caffeine

from Minding the Brain · host Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

Why did plants evolve to be caffeinated? When did humans start using caffeine? What are the benefits of caffeine? Can caffeine be dangerous and is [...]

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Why did plants evolve to be caffeinated? When did humans start using caffeine? What are the benefits of caffeine? Can caffeine be dangerous and is it addictive? Join Jim and Kim as they explore the science and history surrounding one of the most popular substances on Earth!

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