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Harvard Study Links PM2.5 Air Pollution to DNA Changes, Inflammation, and Pregnancy Risks at a Single-Cell Level

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health research, published November 29, 2024, in Science Advances, examined how PM2.5 (fine particulate air pollution) affects the immune system during pregnancy. This research explores

Tejal Somvanshi

December 5, 2024

Smart Materials Lab Researcher - Janus Crystals. Photo Source: New York University Abu Dhabi

Science·Water

Janus Crystals Capture Water from Air, Achieving Record Efficiency with Nature-Inspired, Energy-Free Humidity Harvesting

A research team has developed crystalline materials for waterless air harvesting—an innovation that warrants careful scrutiny. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, present a methodology inspired by

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions

Conservation·USA·Water

Lake Mead’s 824 Miles of Illegal Roads: $8.66M Project Targets Damage to 81,000 Acres and Shrinking Water Levels

The once-pristine desert landscape surrounding Lake Mead now bears the scars of 824 documented miles of unauthorized vehicular paths, with aerial surveys suggesting this number could be double that amount. These calculations

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Representative Image. Map of the World Book Laid Open on Brown Wooden Surface. Photo Source: John-Mark Smith (Pexels)

Nature·USA

Montana’s Interactive Map Reveals 1.56M Inaccessible Acres of State Trust Lands, Sparking Debate on Public Access

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) launched an interactive public access map, revealing stark realities about accessibility of state trust lands. Someone who should have covered public land issues

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Representative Image. Woman Phone Desk Stand. Photo Credit: Standsome (Pixabay)

Health

Study Reveals Standing Over 2 Hours Daily Raises Circulatory Risks by 11%, No Cardiovascular Benefits

A University of Sydney study of 83,013 adults reveals that increased standing time may pose unexpected health risks while failing to deliver promised cardiovascular benefits. According to research published in the International

Tejal Somvanshi

December 4, 2024

Health

Irregular Sleep Patterns Spike Heart Failure Risk by 45%: What New Research on 72,000 Adults Reveals

New research reveals that irregular sleep patterns significantly increase cardiovascular risks, even when people get enough sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, analyzed data from 72,269

Tejal Somvanshi

December 3, 2024

Disaster·India

Cyclone Fengal’s Fury: Puducherry’s 48.4cm Rainfall Shatters 30-Year Record Amid Devastating Floods

The aftermath of Cyclone Fengal continues to unfold across South India, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala facing severe flooding and displacement. The cyclone, which made landfall near Puducherry on November 30,

Karmactive Staff

December 2, 2024

Conservation·Plant Life

California’s Statewide Ban on Joshua Tree Damage Sets Stage for Ambitious Habitat Protection Goals to Prevent Extinction

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a 294-page draft conservation plan to protect Joshua trees from extinction, marking the state’s first-ever initiative to shield a species specifically from

Karmactive Staff

December 2, 2024

Conservation·Robotics·Wildlife

Dead Birds Fly Again: Taxidermy Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Monitoring at New Mexico Tech

New Mexico Tech researchers have created an unconventional solution for wildlife monitoring – drones made from taxidermied birds. The two-year project, spearheaded by Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, uses

Karmactive Team

December 1, 2024

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024