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A scientific image displaying four different views of a human brain, color-coded to indicate varying cortical thickness. Darker colors represent areas with a greater reduction in cortical thickness, which is linked to societal income inequality.

Income Inequality Alters Brain Structure in All Children, 10,000-Person Study Shows

New research reveals that income inequality in society is linked to children’s brain development, regardless of their family’s wealth. This groundbreaking study shows how the gap between rich and poor is associated

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Edward Attenborough and Dr Leonie van 't Hag working in a laboratory at Monash University with scientific equipment used for creating bioplastics from food waste sugars.

Activism·Australia·Materials·Sustainability

Australian Scientists Transform Food Waste into Customizable Compostable Plastic Films

Scientists at Monash University have created natural plastic films from food waste sugars that could eventually replace petroleum-based packaging materials. This breakthrough addresses the growing problem of plastic waste, with global plastic

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

MTA officials and community members, including a person in a wheelchair, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Middletown Road station accessibility project, shoveling dirt to mark the start of construction.

News·Transportation·USA

MTA Breaks Ground on $57.8M Middletown Road Accessibility Project, Completion Set for 2027

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officially began construction on long-awaited accessibility improvements at the Middletown Road subway station in Pelham Bay on October 3. The project marks a significant milestone for Bronx

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Male and female olive baboon (Papio anubis) sitting among green vegetation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The male baboon appears larger with a more robust build compared to the female, illustrating sexual dimorphism in primates.

Health·News·Science

Evolution Explains Why Women Outlive Men: Study of 1,176 Species Reveals 13% Female Advantage

Women live longer than men across most countries and throughout history. A new study traces this gap to deep evolutionary roots shared by many species in the animal kingdom. Researchers at the

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Inside an articulated MTA electric bus in New York City with passengers and police officers, part of the agency's fleet modernization efforts.

News·Transportation·USA

MTA’s $3 Fare Hike Coming January 2026: Weekly Cap Lowered to $35 After Public Feedback

New York’s transit riders will soon pay more for their daily commutes. The MTA board has approved fare and toll increases that will take effect in January 2026, raising the base subway

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Close-up of a male fallow deer with antlers looking directly at camera against a blurred grassy background in Tasmania.

Australia·Infestation·News·Wildlife

Tasmania’s Feral Deer Crisis: Population Surges 33% to 71,655, Costing Farmers $87M Annually

Tasmania’s feral deer population has jumped by nearly 20,000 in just five years, according to a recent government survey. The aerial count conducted in October 2024 found an estimated 71,655 deer, up

Karmactive Staff

October 5, 2025

Aerial view of Sanjay Gandhi National Park from Kanheri Caves showing thick forest canopy bordered by urban development in Mumbai.

Conservation·Environment·India·Policy

SGNP Draft Plan Risks: 634,689 Residents, 33% Developed Land, Wildlife Corridors Just 20-50m Wide

SGNP Draft Zonal Master Plan: Interactive Analysis Critical Conservation Alert Mumbai’s Last Wilderness Under Threat: SGNP’s Draft Allows IT Parks, Tourism Without Carrying Capacity Limits 📅 October 13, 2025 📍 Mumbai ⏱️

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Govind Tekale

October 5, 2025

Business·Health

Costco Ozempic $499: Half Price GLP-1 Deal Still “Out of Reach” for Many, Doctors Say

Health & Business Costco Ozempic $499: Half Price GLP-1 Deal Still “Out of Reach” for Many, Doctors Say- Calculate Your Savings Interactive tool to understand pricing, coverage, and safety considerations for Wegovy

Karmactive Staff

October 5, 2025

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo smiling while seated in a blue chair, wearing a black and white patterned blouse during what appears to be an interview or presentation at NIAID.

News·Politics·USA

RFK Jr. Fires NIH Whistleblower Dr. Marrazzo After Complaint About Vaccine Research Interference

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), approximately three weeks after she filed a whistleblower complaint. The termination

Karmactive Staff

October 5, 2025

A classic black analog alarm clock sitting on a wooden slatted table with a blurred background.

Australia·News

Australia’s Daylight Saving Returns: What You Need to Know for 2025

The annual clock shuffle returns to Australia on Sunday, October 5, 2025, as daylight saving time kicks in for over 17 million residents across the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Karmactive Staff

October 4, 2025