So much misinformation is being published right now about Cochineal, I thought a post that explains what it is, how it’s made, why it’s relatively harmless, and why I support labeling but oppose a ban, might be useful.
What is Cochineal, anyway?
Cochineal is, indeed, a food additive derived from an insect. Or, more properly, the stuff [...]
Recently, someone wrote to Skepchick and declared: “Creativity will never come from the skeptics corner.”
This is someone who clearly hasn’t actually practiced science, because every single project I’ve ever been involved with has involved scrounging, scavenging, jury-rigging, prototyping, and tinkering to come up with needed equipment and protocols. Science is intensely creative.
Last week I happened [...]
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