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Skeletal element (upper hip) that yielded an ancient syphilis-like genome. © Darío Ramirez

Ancient DNA Confirms Syphilis Originated in Americas 9,000 Years Ago, Preceding European Contact

Ancient DNA evidence has provided new insights into the long-debated origins of syphilis, indicating its emergence in the Americas approximately 9,000 years ago. A study published in Nature on December 18, 2024,

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

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Energy·Pollution·USA

EPA and DOE Allocate $850M to 43 Projects Reducing Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas Sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have allocated $850 million to fund 43 projects targeting methane emissions reduction in the oil and gas sector. This investment, part

Karmactive Staff

December 22, 2024

Left: Fragments of sinew bowstrings from the Cave of Los Murciélagos in Albuñol, the oldest bowstrings found so far in Europe. Right above: Three Neolithic arrows reed and wood and details of tied sinew fibres, feathers and birch bark pitch. Right down: Cave of Los Murciélagos (Albuñol, Granada). © MUTERMUR Project.

Archaeology·Europe

7,000-Year-Old Bowstrings Unearthed in Spain

The Cave of Los Murciélagos in Albuñol, Granada has produced Europe’s oldest known bowstrings, dating back to 5300-4900 BCE. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neolithic technological capabilities and raises questions about

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

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Health

Missouri’s Whooping Cough Cases Surge 10-Fold; Flu Cases Exceed 3,000 Amid Rising Heart Attack Risks

The convergence of respiratory illnesses – COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and the common cold – has created complex challenges for public health systems this winter season. Missouri health officials report a concerning seven-fold

Tejal Somvanshi

December 22, 2024

Representative Image. Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius. Photo Source: Arne Müseler (CC BY-SA 3.0)

World

Mauritius Challenges UK Over Chagos Islands Deal and Diego Garcia Base Lease

The UK-Mauritius negotiations over the Chagos Islands continue as Mauritius’s new Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam seeks revisions to the October agreement. This development adds another chapter to the ongoing discussions over the

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

Paleontology

New Deep-Sea Predator ‘Dulcibella camanchaca’ Discovered 7,902 Meters Deep in Atacama Trench

A team of marine biologists has discovered a new predatory amphipod species at nearly 8,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean’s surface, marking a crucial addition to our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity. The

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

Representative Image. Aurora Borealis. Photo Source: Visit Greenland (Pexels)

Astronomy·Europe

Aurora Borealis Illuminates UK: Rare Sightings in Southern England as Solar Maximum Approaches

The Aurora Borealis has made notable appearances across the UK this year, with sightings recorded in unexpected locations including Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Berkshire. This natural light show is expected to reach

Karmactive Staff

December 22, 2024

Representative Image. Nissan Car Dealership Sign. Photo Source: Mike Mozart (CC BY 2.0)

Business

Honda-Nissan $54B Merger Talks: 7.4M Annual Sales and Global Auto Shake-Up

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have entered exploratory merger talks, pointing to a seismic shift in the global automotive landscape. The potential combination would create the world’s third-largest automaker, with annual sales

Sunita Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

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Health

FDA Ends Tirzepatide Shortage, Orders Compounded Versions Phased Out by March 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed Thursday that Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide-based medications, Zepbound and Mounjaro, are no longer in shortage. This decision requires compounding pharmacies to cease production of alternative versions

Tejal Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

A California ground squirrel eats a vole it hunted. Credit: Sonja Wild/UC Davis

Wildlife

California Ground Squirrels Hunt Voles: 42% of Interactions Show Carnivorous Behavior

In a discovery that challenges decades of wildlife research, California ground squirrels have been observed hunting and consuming voles, marking the first documented evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior in this species. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 21, 2024