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A superb fairy-wren with blue markings faces off with a fan-tailed cuckoo perched on the same branch, demonstrating the host-parasite relationship central to the alarm call study.

Conservation·Discovery·Nature·Science·Wildlife

Birds Share Universal ‘Whining’ Alarm Call Against Nest Parasites Across 53 Million Years of Evolution

A remarkable discovery shows that birds across four continents use nearly identical “whining” alarm calls to warn others about parasitic birds near their nests. This finding, published October 3 in Nature Ecology

Karmactive Staff

October 4, 2025

Storm surge waves violently crashing against coastal houses in Port William, Galloway, Scotland, demonstrating the destructive power of severe coastal storms.

Disaster·News·UK·Weather

Met Office Issues Amber Warnings as Storm Amy Threatens UK with 95 mph Winds and Heavy Rainfall

Storm Amy is set to batter northern parts of the UK with potentially life-threatening conditions as the Met Office issues amber warnings for exceptionally strong winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful autumn

Karmactive Staff

October 3, 2025

News·UK

Citroën Orders 1,100 UK Drivers to Stop Using Vehicles Due to Critical Brake Failure Risk

Citroën has ordered UK owners of its newest models to stop driving their cars immediately due to a serious safety defect with brake pedals. The fault affects right-hand-drive versions of the new

Karmactive Staff

October 3, 2025

Miami cave crayfish perched on limestone in the Biscayne Aquifer

Conservation·Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Lawsuit Challenges Federal Failure to Protect Miami Crayfish as Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Its Existence

Environmental groups have sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize protections for the Miami cave crayfish, a rare species found exclusively in the Biscayne Aquifer under Miami-Dade County.

Karmactive Staff

October 3, 2025

A lush green valley with a winding river and towering red rock cliffs under a dramatic sky at Zion National Park, representing the natural resources at risk during government shutdowns.

News·USA

National Park Shutdown: 64% Staff Cut, ‘Irreparable Harm’ Feared as Minimal Staffing Risks Vandalism and Visitor Safety

The Trump administration’s decision to keep national parks “partially open” with minimal staffing during the federal shutdown has sparked serious concerns about visitor safety and potential damage to natural resources. About 64%

Karmactive Staff

October 3, 2025

Person driving a car withds on the steering wheel, dashboard and city lights visible in the background

News·Transportation·USA

16 Million Americans Lack Car Access While 75% of Transport Funds Go to Highways, NRDC Reports

Nearly 16 million Americans of driving age live in households without a car, while over a third of the U.S. population cannot reliably count on vehicle access for daily needs, according to

Karmactive Staff

October 2, 2025

Close-up portrait of Jane Goodall in 2010, showing her with white hair and wearing a blue top, looking directly at the camera with a gentle smile.

Conservation·Nature·Science·Wildlife

Jane Goodall Dies at 91: Primatologist Whose Tool Use Discovery Changed Science Leaves Legacy in 60+ Countries

Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research with chimpanzees changed our understanding of animals and humans alike, died Wednesday at age 91. She passed away from natural causes while in California during a speaking

Karmactive Staff

October 2, 2025

New white NJ Transit bus parked on a street with a bridge structure visible in the background

Mobility·Technology·Transportation·USA

NJ Transit Debuts First of 175 New $850K Buses with Better Access, USB Ports, and Enhanced Safety Features

NJ Transit unveiled its first new bus from a batch of 175 on September 29, kicking off a major upgrade to its aging fleet. These 40-foot New Flyer buses will arrive through

Karmactive Staff

October 2, 2025

A diamondback terrapin with distinctive patterned shell and speckled skin resting on sandy ground surrounded by marsh grass vegetation.

Conservation·Nature·USA·Wildlife

Georgia Petition Seeks to Save 60,000 Terrapins from Drowning in Crab Traps as Population Declines 75%

Conservation groups filed a petition on September 30, 2025, asking the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab traps. “Georgia should protect diamondback terrapins from

Karmactive Staff

October 1, 2025

Philippine national flag with a horizontal blue and red bicolor design featuring a white triangle at the hoist containing a golden sun with eight rays and three five-pointed stars against a blue sky background.

Asia·Disaster·News

Philippines 6.9 Earthquake Kills Up to 20, Damages Historic Churches as Governor Says ‘Help is Coming’

A strong earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, damaging historic churches and cutting power across several islands. The 6.9 magnitude quake hit at 9:59 p.m. on September 30, 2025, near

Karmactive Staff

October 1, 2025