Tiny Matters
Science shapes every part of our lives, but so much of its influence is overlooked or buried in the past. Tiny Matters is an award-winning podcast about tiny things — from molecules to microbes — that have a big and often surprising impact on society. From deadly diseases to forensic toxicology to the search for extraterrestrial life, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its place in history and today, and how it could impact our world’s future. New episodes every Wednesday.
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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we talk about why the FDA recently banned Red Dye No. 3 and how concerned people should be about its use in food. Then we cover icy winter roads and the fascinating science behind clearing them and taking a more sustainable approach that won’t hurt the environment.
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- [BONUS] The FDA’s ban of Red Dye No. 3 and the surprising science of winter roads: Tiny Show and Tell Us #25
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- Ozempic: The science behind this blockbuster drug and its untapped potential
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Sam Jones, PhD
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Deboki Chakravarti, PhD
Science Writer & Co-Host
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