Science

March 21, 2025

This Is What Astronaut Suni Williams Missed the Most About Earth—and Will Miss About the ISS

Astronauts are highly trained professionals with arguably one of the coolest jobs out there. But at the end of the day, they are also human beings who get homesick—especially if their return home takes longer than expected. Suni Williams, one of the astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months and just made it back this week, opened up about the struggles of being stuck in space.

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March 18, 2025

Thousands of People Join ‘Stand Up for Science’ Events Across the U.S. and Worldwide

Last week, thousands of federal workers, researchers, and allies participated in the Stand Up for Science event in Washington, D.C., in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The Friday, March 7 date was a studied choice, with organizers hoping to make an impression on the U.S. Senate which was in session a few blocks away. The goal? To protest the large-scale layoffs and budget cuts suffered by science-led agencies due to decisions by the Trump administration.

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March 6, 2025

Blue Ghost Lander Celebrates Successful Moon Landing by Capturing Spectacular Images of Earth

Lunar history has been made. After a 45-day transit and traveling more than 2.8 million miles, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander touched down on the Moon, carrying vital NASA payloads. With this, Firefly has become the first commercial company to achieve a fully successful lunar landing after several failed attempts from other private enterprises. Following a mid-January launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Blue Ghost landed on the Moon at 3:34 a.m.

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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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