Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

Articles, Front_Page, Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed as the U.S. secretary of health and human services, campaigned on a promise to “Make America Healthy Again,” including a focus on artificial dyes and other chemicals in food. His support has been buoyed by “MAHA moms,” women...

New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki is now legally a person

Articles, Front_Page, Social

Mount Taranaki joins Te Urewera, a vast native forest on the North Island, and the Whanganui River in being recognised as people under New Zealand’s laws. A mountain in New Zealand is now legally recognised as a person after being granted all the rights and...

The Rise of Gen Z Small Business Owners

Business, Front_Page

  By: Aries Payne Although they’re known for their entrepreneurial spirit, a 2024 survey found that Millennials surprisingly only own 13% of small businesses. The majority are currently owned by Gen Xers (47%), followed by Boomers (40%). But where does this leave...

Underground Seed

Articles, Front_Page, Nature

Underground seed banks hold promise for ecological restoration.   In 2000, Sam Lea converted his once-productive Willamette Valley onion field back into wetlands. The third-generation Oregon farmer excavated several ponds and largely left the land alone. Soon,...

Understanding Clean Energy

Front_Page, Sustainability

Global Commitment to Clean Energy Faces New Challenges   Clean energy refers to energy sources that produce minimal or no greenhouse gas emissions. This includes solar panels harnessing sunlight, wind turbines generating power from wind, and hydroelectric plants...

Constitution of the United States

Awareness, Front_Page

Do Americans know their rights? Survey says: No. In a recent AmeriSpeak panel conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, FIRE asked 1,140 Americans if they could name any of the specific rights protected by the First Amendment. The...