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
On January 20, Donald J. Trump will stand in the very spot where chaos and violence unfolded on January 6, 2021. This is the place where protesters, fueled by his false claims about the 2020 election, stormed the Capitol. Behind him, the doors they forced open; to his left, the scene of brutal hand-
When asked about Meta’s choice to adopt a community notes model instead of relying on staff fact-checkers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino was thrilled. “That’s awesome! ” she exclaimed. The model, similar to X’s approach, lets users flag topics like immigration and gender identity, sparking broader discussio
Alright, let's talk about something not-so-cool happening in the world of scientific research. We call them "predatory journalists. " No, not the kind that chase after celebrities, but the ones that trick researchers into submitting their work to fake journals. Yep, you heard it right! These journal
As the temperatures start to drop, it's time to switch up your skincare routine. Chapped lips and dry skin are common issues when winter comes knocking, so let's talk about how to tackle them. When you're hunting for skincare products, go for the thick stuff. Dermatologist Jennifer Lucas recommends
Biopharmaceuticals are on the rise, but they have a big problem—they tend to clump together quickly. Right now, we use surfactants like polysorbates and poloxamers to stop this from happening and make them last longer. However, these surfactants aren't very stable themselves. They change into many d
In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky condition to spot early. The usual methods involve spinal fluid tests and brain scans, but they have their downsides. Lately, scientists are buzzing about a new idea: checking blood plasma. This could make early screening a lot easier. Advanced tools that scan protein
Starting soon, Americans won't have to worry about medical bills hurting their credit scores. The Biden administration is updating the rules so that medical debt can't be included in credit reports. This change will help about 15 million people by removing around $49 billion in medical bills from th
Ever wondered how your wearable devices could become even better? Well, scientists have just figured out a way to make them stretchier, more durable, and even self-repairing! They've discovered a new kind of conductive material that's based on tiny silver wires known as Ag NWs. These Ag NWs are mixe
