On Monday afternoon, the North Charleston Police Department responded to a frightening incident. A man, armed with a rifle similar to an AR-15, attacked a group of people at the Abberly Crossing Apartments on Patriots Boulevard. The attack happened around 4:41 PM. The suspect was seen leaving the sc
Did you know that some pesticides can be really harmful to both us and the environment? These are called organophosphorus pesticides (OPs). Spotting them quickly is super important. Scientists have discovered a clever trick using two rare earth metals, cerium (III) and cerium (IV). When these metals
In a recent turn of events, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stepped in to help small businesses. The court has decided to temporarily block a rule that would have required small businesses to report information about their owners. This rule, part of the Corporate Transparency Ac
From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. S
Imagine planning an energy network that must withstand storms. Specifically, let's think about one powered by natural gas. How can we make sure it stays up and running during bad weather like hurricanes? This plan involves two main steps. First, figure out where to place stronger power lines, small
Imagine having trouble seeing out of one eye suddenly. You might think it's just a temporary thing, but doctors now suggest that a serious condition could be hidden behind it. This condition is called acute retinal artery ischemia. It's when the blood supply to the eye gets cut off, leading to visio
Scientists have uncovered an interesting discovery: a compound from cannabis called CBD might protect kidneys from harm caused by certain traditional Chinese medicines. Let's break down how they figured this out. First off, there's a nasty substance called Aristolochic Acid I (AAI) in some traditio
Did you know that your brain can change and adapt over time? This is called neural plasticity. Both your experiences and treatments like therapy can influence it. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) uses things like magnetic fields to affect specific brain areas. This can improve mood or reduce anx
Thrips are tiny but mighty pests that wreak havoc on cowpeas in Hainan, China. Traditional pesticide methods often miss the mark because thrips are small and like to hide. Researchers set out to improve pesticide effectiveness by tweaking how and when they're applied. They tested different times of
Scientists explored how fluorine atoms and piperazine rings affect the toxicity of norfloxacin (NOR) and its degradation products (NOR-DPs). They used UV light and hydrogen peroxide (UV/H2O2) to break down NOR into eight smaller pieces (P1-P8). Interestingly, the toxicity levels against various cell
