In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected
It's no secret that property crime is a big worry for many people. But simply passing new laws won't fix the issue if the police, prosecutors, and courts aren't on board. Offenders need fair consequences and appropriate bail. Many have substance abuse problems, and drug treatment courts can help. By
As we celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the quest to wipe out polio faces a big challenge – ensuring enough polio vaccines are available. Recent decades have seen great progress, but vaccine supply issues could reverse these gains. This examination, in line with the Immun
Viruses aren't just tiny invaders; they're also master manipulators. To take over your body, they need to hijack its communication networks, or signaling pathways. These pathways are like the body's messaging system, telling cells what to do. Viruses can either turn these signals on or off to create
Five students from Assumption University in Worcester found themselves in trouble after trying to pull a "catch a predator" stunt on TikTok. The plan went awry when the man they lured onto campus turned out to be interested in meeting an adult, not a minor. The incident began when 18-year-old Kelsy
In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking
Fossils of gibbons are quite rare, which makes their evolutionary history a bit of a mystery. One such fossil, Kapi ramnagarensis, was found in India and dated back to around 13 million years ago. Scientists initially thought it was an early gibbon due to a unique lower molar they found. However, so
Did you know that something as simple as nutshells can help clean up our water? Scientists have found that biochar, made from burning plant material like nutshells, can greatly improve the power of permanganate to break down tough pollutants. By adding biochar to permanganate, the pollutant removal
Scientists have been trying to figure out how to make the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) work better for industry. They looked at a natural protein cluster in something called PS-II for inspiration. They mixed up different organic and inorganic bits to make new electrocatalysts using a hydrothermal
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real game-changer in medicine. It's used in lots of specialties to help doctors make better decisions and care for patients. Many medical schools are now including POCUS in their programs. Some start early, others spread it out over the whole four years. Midwest
