In the latest edition of the best and brightest from the world of science news, learn about the red food colouring that is made from bugs, but may not be in future, and the effectiveness of different depression treatments. ScienceSeeker editors’ favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity? 

We use cochineal bugs to make red food colouring, but maybe not for too much longer Image credit: Vahe Martirosyan used via Flickr CC BY 2.0 licence