You searched for EV - Page 354 of 644

Representative Image. Creative layout featuring 3D renderings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract. Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Health

RSV Hospitalizations Surge; New Vaccine Cuts Infant Cases by 77%

A significant rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases is pushing hospitals to their limits while new vaccines offer hope for both the very young and old. RSV remains the leading cause

Tejal Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Wildlife

Butterfly’s Record 3,000 km Flight From Japan To Hong Kong Shatters Migration Barriers

Nature continues to amaze us. A small butterfly just flew from Japan to Hong Kong – a distance equal to flying between New York and Las Vegas. This incredible journey shows us

Govind Tekale

January 8, 2025

Energy·News·Ocean·USA

Biden Bans Drilling Across 625M Acres of U.S. Waters, Protecting $80B Coastal Economy and Marine Life

President Biden has permanently banned new oil and gas drilling across vast stretches of U.S. coastal waters, protecting over 625 million acres from future development. The move affects the entire East Coast,

Sunita Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Blue Tree Monitor. Photo Credits: Hectonichus (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Blue Tree Monitor Imports Double in 2023; U.S. Enacts Emergency Endangered Status

Federal wildlife officials have taken unprecedented emergency action to protect the blue tree monitor, a rare lizard species found only on a small Indonesian island, from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. Colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow) grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells. Microscopy by CDC; repositioned and recolored by NIAID.

Health·USA

First U.S. Bird Flu Death: Louisiana Case Raises Alarm Over H5N1 Mutations

The first U.S. death from bird flu has put a spotlight on H5N1, a virus that’s becoming more concerning for public health experts. The patient in Louisiana, who was over 65 with

Tejal Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Photo Source: Frank Kehren (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Okefenokee Refuge Expands by 22,000 Acres Amid Mining Debate

The federal government plans to make the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge bigger. This change could better protect one of America’s largest swamps and affect jobs in southeast Georgia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. A little girl wearing face mask looking at the flower she is holding. Photo Source: ANNGO Ng (Pexels)

Health

China’s Hospitals Overwhelmed: Unprecedented Surge in Pediatric HMPV Cases This Winter

China is seeing more cases of a respiratory illness called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is mainly affecting children. While this is normal for winter, many people are concerned about its spread. What

Tejal Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Manchester's Bee Network Buses Parked. Photo Source: Bee Network.

Europe·Transportation

Manchester’s Bee Network: £2 Bus Fares Amid National £3 Cap

Getting around Manchester is becoming cheaper and simpler as the city launches its biggest change to public buses in nearly 40 years. The new system helps families save money and makes daily

Karmactive Staff

January 6, 2025

Energy·Sustainability

Google’s Geothermal Energy Plans for Australia

Google is working with Australian researchers to find new ways to use heat from deep underground as a clean energy source. This could mean cheaper and more reliable power for homes and

Rahul Somvanshi

January 6, 2025

Researchers have developed a new type of material for sodium-ion batteries that could pave the way for a more sustainable and affordable energy future. Photo Source: University of Houston

Discovery·Energy·Sustainability

New Sodium Batteries Offer 15% More Energy, Cost 50x Less Than Lithium

Scientists have found a way to make batteries cheaper using salt instead of rare metals. This could help lower the cost of phones, cars, and home power storage in the future. A

Rahul Somvanshi

January 6, 2025