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Atmosphere or Ocean? The Conundrum of the Newly Discovered TOI-733b

Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet, TOI-733b, located 245 light-years away from Earth. This planet is slightly smaller than twice the radius of Earth, making it a particularly interesting find for researchers.

Karmactive Team

July 26, 2023

Agriculture·Nature·USA

The Great Grasshopper Standoff: A Tale of Ecology, Agriculture, and Responsibility in Rio Arriba

A plan to use pesticides near the Rio Arriba in Northern Mexico was rescinded by federal land managers to control invasive grasshopper. The decision was reversed by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM)

Govind Tekale

July 21, 2023

News·Pollution·USA·Water

Critical Update: Avoid St. Joseph River Due to 500,000 Gallons of Untreated Sewage Leak

Residents and visitors of the St. Joseph River vicinity in Michigan and Indiana are advised to steer clear of the waterway following a significant wastewater spill. An estimated 500,000 gallons of untreated

Govind Tekale

July 12, 2023

Climate·Health·Nature

Defrosting Ancient Terrors: The Alarming Risks of Thawing Arctic Permafrost

Permafrost is ground that remains frozen when it is at 0 degrees Celsius or below it for two consecutive years. It is also a reservoir for viruses that are ancient and pose

Diya Sharma

June 29, 2023

USA·Water

Jackson’s Decades-long Water Nightmare Aggravated by Leak Under a Golf Course

Frequent water shortages and contamination have troubled Jackson, Mississippi, for years. A leaking water main located under the Colonial Country Club golf course, which had been leaking since 2016, was one of

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2023

Climate·Energy·USA

Reviving the Landscape: Michigan’s Coal Plants Transform into Public Parklands

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in favor of three environmental groups in a case against the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) regarding MidAmerican Energy’s coal plants. Board’s order was overturned and sent back

Rahul Somvanshi

June 11, 2023

Energy·Recycle·Science

Microwave Magic: Revolutionizing Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery to speed up the annealing process in solar panel production to increase its commercial value. There could be a revolution in solar cell manufacturing & recycling by

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2023

Pollution·USA

Fuel Dump Disaster: How a US Navy Ship Unfortunately Poisoned Its Own Crew

According to a new report, the crew members of the USS Boxer, a US Navy ship, are still suffering from long-term illnesses resulting from the ship’s fuel dump in 2016. Allegedly authorized

Karmactive Staff

June 5, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·USA

Oregon Strikes Back Against Plastic Pollution: Epic Ban on Styrofoam and PFAS in Food Packaging

The state of Oregon is taking a progressive step towards reducing plastic pollution by banning the use of polystyrene foam dishware and packing peanuts in food packaging. Senate Bill 543, which bans

Govind Tekale

May 3, 2023

Nature·Pollution·Wildlife

Chernobyl Giant Catfish: Exploring the Link between Radiation and Abnormal Growth

There are many sensational stories about Chernobyl mutant spiders, radioactive frogs, & giant catfish. Apart from the tales, there are many species still living in & around Chernobyl, which is still radioactive.

Govind Tekale

April 7, 2023