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The Truth About Red Food Dye Made from Bugs
By Luke Yoquinto last updated
Opinion If the idea of eating red food dye made from bugs grosses you out, consider that if it doesn't come from a bug, it may come from something worse.

The Air You're Breathing? A Diatom Made That
By Andrew Alverson last updated
Opinion The beauty of diatoms hints at their incredible genetic diversity, but belies their role supplying the oxygen we breathe.

Why Wait for New Food Labels to Curb Childhood Obesity? (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Ihuoma Eneli last updated
Opinion The FDA's proposed changes to food labels are a step in the right direction, but parents can start encouraging healthy eating habits for their children right now.

Americans' Mental Health is Latest Victim of Changing Climate (Op-Ed)
By Marlene Cimons last updated
Opinion Americans facing worsening natural disasters are showing signs of increased mental anguish, say psychologists.

Human-Powered Vehicles Can Drive Meaningful Change (Op-Ed)
By Mark Archibald last updated
Opinion How do you get a vehicle to 45 mph using only your body movements for power?

Can Your Beach Vacation Make You Sick? (Op-Ed)
By Peter Lehner last updated
Opinion As bacteria hit the beach this summer, people are getting sick.

Frequent Fires? New Tool Reveals Climate Impact by ZIP Code (Op-Ed)
By Frances Beinecke last updated
Opinion From fires to floods, tool reveals climate hazards by ZIP Code.

No More Free-Pass for Carbon Pollution (Op-Ed)
By Laurie Johnson last updated
Opinion Is it time to limit carbon pollution?
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