Science

February 17, 2025

FDA Bans Synthetic Food Dye Red No. 3, Citing Possible Health Concerns

Have you ever thought about how much color dye is in food and products you use every day? Well, it turns a lot of them use Red No. 3, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just banned the use of the synthetic dye in food and drinks nationwide. Red No. 3 is an artificial additive made from petroleum that lends color to items for consumption such as cereals, candy, and sodas.

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January 22, 2025

Sound of a Meteorite Crashing to Earth Captured for First Time Ever on a Security Cam

You don't have to have seen a meteorite crashing to know what it looks like—there are plenty of photographs, videos, and even some great accurate depictions in movies and TV. But do you know how it sounds? A Ring camera installed at a home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, caught both video and audio of a meteorite's crash. And according to experts, it's likely the first time this sound has ever been recorded.

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January 7, 2025

New Research Reveals That Participating in Arts and Culture Events Positively Impacts Physical and Mental Health

It’s been established that art and craft activities positively impact mental health. It should come as no surprise, then, that arts and culture events are equally beneficial for physical and mental well-being. New research conducted by Britain’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) demonstrates that attending or participating in an arts event, even if only occasionally or every few months, alleviates health symptoms such as pain, depression, and medication dependency, among others.

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