Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

Representative Image. Hanged Assorted Shirts. Photo Source: Arnie Chou (Pexels)

EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Colossal iceberg A23a resumes movement after being temporarily trapped in oceanic vortex. Photo Source: British Antarctic Survey

Climate·World

World’s Largest Iceberg A23a, 3,800 Sq Km, Breaks Free After 30 Years; Scientists Monitor Its Path

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has broken free after three decades of being grounded in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. This massive ice structure, weighing one trillion tonnes and measuring twice the size of

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Elephant Sumatra. Photo Source: Léodras (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

For the first time in 100+ years, Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia! Photo Source: @pacificrimeconservation (Instagram)

Conservation·Wildlife

Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction

Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia, marking their first appearance in over 100+ years. This rare seabird species, with only 250-1,000 individuals remaining worldwide, was

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

Caption:To combat global micronutrient deficiency crises, MIT researchers developed novel materials that protect fragile nutrients under harsh cooking and storage conditions. The microparticles seen here are made of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in the stomach to release encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Credits:Credit: Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, David Mankus, Dhruv Varshney, Ruiqing Xiao, Shahad Alsaiari, Abigail Lytton- Jean, Robert Langer, Ana Jaklenec

Beauty·Plastic

MIT’s Biodegradable Polymers Aim to Replace Microplastics in Beauty Products

In a development that could reshape the beauty and personal care industry, MIT chemical engineers have created biodegradable polymers to replace microplastic beads found in cleansers and cosmetics. These new materials break

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

Representative Image. Plastic at the recycling centre. Photo Source: Engin Akyurt (Pexels)

Plastic·Recycle

LG Chem’s Dangjin Plant Converts 10 Tons of Plastic Waste into 8 Tons of Pyrolysis Oil Using Supercritical Technology

In an era where plastic waste management demands urgent solutions, LG Chem has established a commercial pyrolysis plant in Dangjin, South Korea. The facility, operating with a 20,000-ton annual capacity, employs supercritical

Karmactive Staff

December 17, 2024

A new method to detect dehydration in plants

Agriculture·Plant Life·Science

New Sensors Detect Plant Dehydration 48 Hours Before Visible Signs, Alerting Farmers Early

In an era where agricultural challenges mount under climate pressures, researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and the Disruptive and Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research

Karmactive Staff

December 17, 2024

Astronomy·News

Cold Moon Aligns With First Major Lunar Standstill in 18.6 Years for 16-Hour Celestial Spectacle

The December full moon, known traditionally as the Cold Moon, will emerge on December 15, 2024, at 4:02 a.m. EST. This celestial event coincides with a rare “major lunar standstill,” occurring once

Karmactive Staff

December 14, 2024

Representative Image. Shark and Sting Ray. Photo Source: avasquez (CC BY 4.0)

Marine Life

Shark And Ray Populations Plunge 50% Since 1970: Is Overfishing Pushing Marine Ecosystems to Collapse?

The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according to a global study published in Science. The

Karmactive Staff

December 14, 2024

Representative Image. Photograph taken in the Lake District in July 2017. Photo Source: Craig (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Nature

Lake District Tourism Faces Climate Challenges, Conservation Struggles, and UNESCO Heritage Threats

The Lake District, England’s celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributes millions of dollars to the local economy through tourism. This natural heritage site requires careful management to preserve its distinctive character. At

Karmactive Staff

December 13, 2024