Early last week, a fierce wildfire, dubbed the Mountain Fire, erupted in California’s Ventura County. Overnight, it swept through thousands of acres, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Terrie Morin, a local resident, was enjoying a quiet morning with her husband when they heard whispers of the f
President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll
Ever wondered what "Jeopardy! " thinks about famous romances? Recently, the game show took a playful jab at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In an episode, "Jeopardy! " hinted that Kelce is more famous for dating pop star Taylor Swift than his own sporting achievements. A contestant quickl
John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,
Ever wonder how past traumas shape our brains? New research is digging into this question. It turns out, childhood trauma can make people more likely to struggle with major depression later in life. But not all traumas affect the brain in the same way. Some types of childhood trauma might mess with
In the sunny month of January 1925, the Annaes Brasileiros de Dermatologia e Syphilografia was born. A hundred years later, it's now known as Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (ABD). Back then, a few smart pioneers likely couldn't imagine how strong the Brazilian Society of Dermatology would become.
Last Thursday, Charleston County's finance committee gathered to decide on 18 greenbelt projects. These projects are funded by the county's transportation sales tax. All but one project got the green light. The exception was a $1. 6 million plan for 40 acres on Johns Island's Main Road. The Lowcount
Scientists in Japan put their robot friend to the test by teaching it rakugo, a classic form of Japanese comedy. Comparing the AI's jokes to a human performer, they found that while the AI wasn't bad, it still had a way to go. The tricky thing about humor is that it needs a good grasp of context, pe
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are no longer a couple, but they're still working together. Affleck recently called Lopez "spectacular" for her role in their new movie, "Unstoppable. " When asked about it, Lopez praised the whole cast and crew instead of just her ex. They've been through a lot, inclu
A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s policy that gave certain undocumented individuals legal status if they were married to US citizens. The policy, called “parole in place, ” was aimed at shielding these spouses from deportation and allowing them to work legally while they sou
