Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for
Imagine a giant magnet helping to clean wastewater from farms. A team of scientists crafted a clever system using magnets to tackle a big problem: wastewater loaded with antibiotics. The system they designed, called the MC-IFAS, uses magnets to boost the cleaning power of tiny living things in the w
Imagine a world where every night, kids sleep safe from malaria under special insect-killing nets. That's what Uganda wants, but these nets wear out fast, leaving gaps in protection. A recent study in Western Uganda tried something new. They trained local health workers to give out these nets, calle
When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head
Almost everyone in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia knows about organ donation. But do they support it? Organ donation is a lifesaving procedure where organs or tissues are transferred from one person to another when their organs fail. The success of this procedure relies heavily on community suppo
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a hijra, a member of India's 'third' gender community? In the bustling cities of New Delhi and its neighboring states, the journey to become a hijra starts with an apprenticeship in a commune, under the watchful eye of a guru. Over a decade of close stu
In 2024, Dearborn saw a big drop in major crimes. The city reported a 7% decrease overall. Home invasions fell by 35%, burglaries by 30%, robberies by 25%, and vehicle thefts by 22%. If we ignore small shop thefts, the drop would be even bigger, at 11%. Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, Police Chief Issa
Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e
Imagine you're exploring the underwater world off the coast of southwest England. You might come across vast canopies of a seaweed called Laminaria. Scientists wanted to understand how these big, green kelp forests influence their surroundings. They focused on two subtidal sites where these canopies
A large fire, dubbed the Hughes fire, broke out north of Castaic on Wednesday. It quickly spread to over 9, 400 acres, prompting thousands of residents to flee their homes. The fire started near Lake Hughes Road and grew rapidly due to strong Santa Ana winds. By the afternoon, more than 31, 000 peop
