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Mealworms Consume 150 Microplastic Particles Each in 30 Days

A recent study by University of British Columbia researchers reveals mealworms can consume and process microplastics from face masks, presenting a possible biological approach to tackle the growing microplastic pollution crisis. Dr.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

Martian spring involves lots of cracking ice, which led to this 66-foot-wide (20-meter-wide) chunk of carbon dioxide frost captured in freefall by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015 NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona

Astronomy·Space

Mars’ South Pole: 8-Meter CO₂ Ice, -193°F Patterns, Geysers, 66-Foot Avalanches, and Dune Shifts

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express orbiter has captured images of carbon dioxide ice formations at Mars’ south pole, revealing complex seasonal patterns at -193°F (-125°C). These observations, made in June

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

Agriculture

Ghana Study: Shade Trees Key to Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming

A two-year field study in Ghana’s northern cocoa belt has revealed crucial insights into building climate-resistant cocoa farming systems through strategic shade tree integration. The research, funded by the German Research Foundation

Karmactive Staff

December 30, 2024

Representative Image. Stray dogs in the forest. Photo Source: zhaso (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Nature·Science

Chernobyl’s Feral Dogs Show Unique Genetic Adaptations After 38 Years in Radioactive Environment

Nearly four decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the region’s feral dogs demonstrate remarkable genetic adaptations to survive in one of Earth’s most radioactive environments. Recent research reveals genetic changes that raise

Govind Tekale

December 30, 2024

On 6th December 2024, our Animal Care Team were delighted to discover that Philippine spotted deer, Autumn and Bongat, had welcomed their fifth calf at Colchester Zoo!

Conservation·Wildlife

Colchester Zoo’s Philippine Spotted Deer Welcome Fifth Calf, Boosting Endangered Species Numbers

A Philippine Spotted Deer calf was born on December 6, 2024, at Colchester Zoo, marking the fifth offspring of parents Autumn and Bongat. The birth adds to conservation efforts for this endangered

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

Health

Paper-Based Sweat Sensor: A Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Breakthrough

A research team at Binghamton University has developed a paper-based biosensor that monitors glucose levels through sweat analysis, potentially offering an alternative to finger-stick blood tests used by millions with diabetes. The

Tejal Somvanshi

December 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence·Energy

AI-Designed ‘Birmingham Blade’ Turbine: 7x More Efficient at 3.6 m/s Urban Wind Speeds

In a development that merits careful examination, EvoPhase and KwikFab have produced an AI-designed wind turbine specifically engineered for Birmingham’s urban environment. The “Birmingham Blade,” as it’s called, operates at wind speeds

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

December 29, 2024

This morning we were notified that a whale has washed up near the Bennett Street Beach Access. Wildlife authorities have been contacted for assistance. Please do not touch the whale. Thank you to our community for reporting the incident. Photo Source: Kitty Hawk Police Department

Marine Life

Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway

A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark

Rahul Somvanshi

December 29, 2024

Representative Image. Women Playing Soccer. Photo Source: Harry H Brewster (Pexels)

Health

90% of Rugby Players Report Mental Health Benefits, University of Edinburgh Study Finds

A comprehensive study by the University of Edinburgh has found that 90% of rugby players experience mental health benefits from participating in the sport. The research, published in the BMJ Open Sport

Tejal Somvanshi

December 29, 2024

Representative Image. In the dark polar sky on Lapland, the ghost light of the full Moon brightens the night. Photo Source: Leatask (CC BY 4.0)

Astronomy

December 30’s Rare Black Moon: Second New Moon in a Month Enhances Stargazing Opportunities

The upcoming Black Moon on December 30, 2024, at 4:26 p.m. CT presents a notable celestial occurrence that warrants attention confirmed by the US Naval Observatory. The Black Moon, occurring when two

Govind Tekale

December 29, 2024