FDA warns coffee recalled after analysis finds risky pharmaceutical drugs

A coffee product marketed as offering alleged weight loss and anxiety relief benefits has been recalled after testing positive for two pharmaceutical drugs, including one that was withdrawn from the market by the FDA years ago due to its various health risks. The Food and Drug Administration notes that the presence of these two chemicals makes it an unapproved drug. … Continue reading

Breakthrough neural interface reads handwriting from paralyzed man’s brain

A groundbreaking brain-computer interface has allowed a paralyzed man to “type” at 90 characters per minute, with new research suggesting an incredible leap ahead in communication is possible for those using a “brain to text” system. Rather than attempt to make a virtual keyboard usable by reading the brain’s neural activity, the team responsible for the breakthrough focused on tracking … Continue reading

Minnesota Corrections Officer Loses Job After Berating Anti-Police Brutality Protesters

The Minnesota Dept. of Corrections announced that its internal investigation into Sgt. Paul Gorder had been completed.

5 Happiness Hacks That Take 5 Minutes Or Less

Feeling stressed or down? These science-backed tips will boost your mood quickly.

Kevin McCarthy Says Nobody’s Questioning The Election, But Lots Of Republicans Are

He might want to talk to the rest of his party about that.

Former U.S. Military Leaders Sign Bizarre Open Letter Pushing Election Lies

Over 120 retired generals and admirals signed on to a letter falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen.

Gates McFadden on Podcasting With Star Trek Friends and the Franchise's Enduring Legacy

Gates McFadden’s career goes well beyond the ins and outs of the Enterprise sickbay. While she might be best known to sci-fi fans as Star Trek: The Next Generation’s iconic Dr. Beverly Crusher, McFadden’s taught, acted on stage and screen, worked on Jim Henson hits like Labyrinth, and more. Now, she’s picking up a new…

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UK Government Gives ‘Climate Champion’ Award to Executive at Massive Canadian Oil Company

“Climate champion” and producing more than 10 million barrels of tar sands oil a year are not exactly synonymous in most people’s minds. But that’s the exact title the British government decided to bestow on an executive at one of the most powerful oil companies in Canada.

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Scientists Want to Bring Jaguars Back to America's Mountains

A group of conservation scientists say it’s time for the return of an American classic: the jaguar. They argue that jaguars can and should be safely reintroduced to the U.S., not only to help ensure their continued survival but also to address the injustice that led to their local demise more than 50 years ago.

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Facebook Moderator Says That 'Wellness Coaches' Advise Karaoke and Painting for Traumatized Workers

The Irish Parliament today held a hearing on Facebook’s treatment of subcontracted content moderators—the thousands of people up to their eyeballs in toxic waste in the company basement. Moderators have repeatedly reported over the years that their contract companies hurl them into traumatizing work with little…

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