Saffron found to improve sleep quality, but there’s a catch

A popular, but pricey, spice called saffron may be able to improve sleep quality in adults who often experience unrestful nights, according to a new study. The research comes from the same team that previously linked saffron with an antidepressant effect, at least in people who have up to moderate depression and who are also taking a prescription antidepressant medication. … Continue reading

Pininfarina debuts ultra-rare $2.9 million version of its electric hypercar

Is Pininfarina’s Battista electric hypercar just not exclusive enough for you? You’re in luck. The Italian automaker has unveiled a special Battista Anniversario variant that pushes the EV even further. It still revolves around that 1,900HP quad-m…

Paleontologists Are Skeptical About Baby Dinosaur Cells Supposedly Found in Fossil

With our deepest regrets to the Jurassic Park franchise, DNA does not preserve well, and no genetic data has ever been recovered for dinosaurs. Recent news suggesting that scientists have found dinosaur DNA certainly sounds exciting, but it’s an extraordinary claim that warrants skepticism.

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Google's Second Pixel Feature Drop Adds 12 Helpful New Software Tweaks

Pixel feature drops are part of an ongoing effort to improve Google’s homegrown phones with new upgrades and software over time. The first Pixel feature drop enhanced Google’s Call Screener, memory management, and more, and now Google’s second Pixel feature drop is bringing 12 new tweaks to the Pixel line.

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Of Course Spotify Is Charging Artists to Promote Their Music to You

In an effort to boost ad sales and generate more revenue, Spotify is reportedly exploring a handful of ways to charge artists and labels for access to listeners—including by asking them to pay up to promote their music. RIP to your organic music recommendation playlists.

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How To Get Your Kids To Stop Touching Their Faces

Experts share advice for parents of young children amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Miss Staten Island Banned From St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Revealing Bisexuality

“I wanted it to be clear that I’m part of this community,” the 23-year-old said of why she decided to publicly come out.

Alleged Murder Of Transgender Woman Renews Concern Over Transphobia In Puerto Rico

The death of 29-year-old Alexa Negrón Luciano has drawn responses from Elizabeth Warren and reggaeton singer Bad Bunny.

Waymo raises $2.25b from outside investors for its self-driving efforts

Waymo has announced the fruits of its first external investment funding round, revealing that it raised $2.25 billion from investors that include AutoNation and Andreessen Horowitz. The company says this investment follows a number of big milestones, including driving its vehicles on more than 20 million miles of public roads on top of another 10 billion miles in simulation. Waymo … Continue reading