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Food|Health|Science|US

FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history

Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out of foods and drugs.

FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Starbase rocket testing facility is permanently changing the landscape of southern Texas

SpaceX has brought both well-paying jobs and rocket debris to southern Texas.

The Starbase rocket testing facility is permanently changing the landscape of southern Texas
Arts|Education

How a hip-hop mindset can help teachers in a time of turmoil

The same boldness that enabled hip-hop to endure can benefit teachers in the classroom, a hip-hop scholar writes.

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

Ghosts can be spooky fun, but there’s no evidence they exist.

Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Business

Workplace discrimination saps everyone's motivation − even if it works in your favor

Having a biased manager lowers productivity across the board – even for workers who aren’t targeted.

Workplace discrimination saps everyone's motivation − even if it works in your favor
Environment|News|Science

As the US begins to build offshore wind farms, scientists say many questions remain about impacts on the oceans and marine life

A recent study focusing on how offshore wind farms in Massachusetts waters could affect endangered right whales does not call for slowing the projects, but says monitoring will be critical.

As the US begins to build offshore wind farms, scientists say many questions remain about impacts on the oceans and marine life
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Intellectual humility is a key ingredient for scientific progress

An intellectually humble person may have strong commitments to various beliefs − but balanced with an openness to the likelihood that others, too, may have valuable insights, ideas and evidence.

Intellectual humility is a key ingredient for scientific progress
Environment|Science

That sharp, green smell of freshly cut grass? It’s a plant’s cry for help – and it may work as a less toxic pesticide for farmers

Green plants produce a specific gas when under attack to both directly ward off herbivores and pathogens and indirectly lure in herbivore predators.

That sharp, green smell of freshly cut grass? It’s a plant’s cry for help – and it may work as a less toxic pesticide for farmers
Election|News|US

Supreme Court heads into uncharted, dangerous territory as it considers Trump insurrection case

With their upcoming decision concerning whether Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado ballot, Supreme Court justices face the possibility that the ruling could be ignored or defied by the public.

Supreme Court heads into uncharted, dangerous territory as it considers Trump insurrection case
Health|US

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story

Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Crime|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself

Stopping someone against their will can be false imprisonment or even kidnapping. There are laws that determine who is acting as a hero and who is acting as a vigilante.

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself
Opinion

Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for

A growing number of Republicans say that you shouldn’t be able to divorce simply because you’ve fallen out of love. It’s an idea with a long history.

Americas|News|Opinion|US

Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them

One-third of Americans think that “rule by a strong leader or the military would be a good way of governing their country.” Are they losing faith in democracy?

Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
Health|Science

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

The heat comes from everywhere when you’re active outside on hot days – the Sun’s rays, the air around you, the ground and even your own body.

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe
Environment|News|World

How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states

Helene’s size and speed worsened everything from its storm surge to its extreme flooding in the mountains. And another hurricane was coming right on Helene’s heels.

How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Environment|Science|Technology

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

If you live in a flood-prone area, especially near the ocean, it’s important to know the risks if your EV is flooded. Or your golf cart, e-bike or other device with lithium-ion batteries.

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

One’s a Hugh Grant thriller, one’s a hot-mess reality show – and both center on stereotypes about Mormon women

The characterization of Latter-day Saints on shows like ‘Heretic’ and ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ says more about the rest of America than the church itself.

One’s a Hugh Grant thriller, one’s a hot-mess reality show – and both center on stereotypes about Mormon women
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice

The AI train has left the station. Now, guardrails need to be hastily built to keep the technology from running the music industry off the tracks.

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice
News|Travel|US

Wildfires are a severe blow to Maui's tourism-based economy, but other iconic destinations have come back from similar disasters

Wildfires on Maui are a crippling blow to the island’s tourism industry, which generates half of its jobs. But New Orleans and Kauai show that comebacks are possible.

Wildfires are a severe blow to Maui's tourism-based economy, but other iconic destinations have come back from similar disasters
Health|Science

CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered

Only time and data will tell whether the CDC-recommended reformulated shots can stand their ground against the ever-changing SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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