In this study, I isolated bacteria capable of degrading the toxic industrial dye Malachite Green to explore an eco-friendly solution for wastewater treatment. Like many synthetic dyes, Malachite Green is harmful due to its chemical stability and toxicity to aquatic life, contributing to long-term environmental pollution. The purpose of my work was to isolate bacteria from Texas fire ant nest soils that could degrade Malachite Green, providing a sustainable approach to reduce this pollution. I collected soil samples and incubated them with Luria broth to isolate bacterial strains. After heat-treating the samples to eliminate non-spore-forming bacteria, I plated the remaining bacteria on LB agar and tested their ability to degrade Malachite Green by measuring colony size and degraded areas. The bacteria were then identified and sequenced. Acinetobacter baumannii, Pantoea dispersa, and Enterobacter xiangfangensis demonstrated resistance to Malachite Green from the strains I isolated. Acinetobacter baumannii was the most effective, followed by Enterobacter xiangfangensis and Pantoea dispersa. These strains produced the laccase enzyme, which plays a key role in dye degradation. In conclusion, the bacteria I identified show potential for bioremediation of Malachite Green. Future research will
focus on understanding the mechanisms behind their dye-degrading capabilities to optimize bioremediation efforts.

This writing explores the intersection between economic stress and urban planning as it pertains to young adults aged 18–26 navigating education and early careers in American metropolitan areas. It argues that poorly designed urban environments—characterized by high rent prices, limited access to affordable transportation, and rising costs of essential services like food and healthcare—exacerbate financial anxiety and insecurity among young adults. These burdens significantly influence mental health outcomes, academic performance, and workforce productivity. Using recent public health studies and urban planning data, the writing highlights how city structure contributes to economic hardship, showing that rent burdens above 30% of income are linked to increased rates of anxiety and depression. Additionally, high transportation costs and healthcare expenses compound these effects, often forcing young adults to delay life milestones or exit expensive cities entirely. The findings underscore the need for more equitable urban development that includes affordable housing, accessible public transit, and cost-sensitive service infrastructure to promote financial stability and mental wellness in this vulnerable age group. By addressing these planning failures, cities can improve not only public health but also retain a stronger, more resilient young workforce.

The art of acknowledging mental health struggles in teenagers has posed an
inscrutable risk to generations that have been conditioned to subdue their mental
challenges. Various settings have proved to serve as a constant platform for displaying
behaviors of the same classification. Teenagers have persistently been told that
possessing feelings of consistent emptiness is only valid when assessed in older groups of
people who have been victims of the hurdles that are distributed in the “real world.” This
paper serves the purpose of assessing the underlying factors that contribute to mental
health issues, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in modern society,
and providing effective tips that could aid people in spotting these challenges, all in
relation to teenagers. By offering multiple tips and analyzing the cardinal components of
mental health concerns, this paper aims to serve the function of combating the stigma that
is often associated with mental health awareness in teenagers.