University of Oregon

A study presented on Wednesday on eastern Attica's deadly wildfires in July found that the hour and a half between when the blaze started on the slopes of Mount Penteli and when it reached Mati on the coast was ample to order the residents of the seaside town to go down to the seashore in an orderly manner.

There are few things better than the perfect cup of coffee.

Now, one scientist has made it his mission to discover exactly what makes the ideal brew. 

Dr Christopher Hendon, an assistant chemistry professor at the University of Oregon, claims the secret is in using the right type water alongside freshly-ground beans that have been stored in the fridge.