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Health

New COVID Variants XEC, KP.3.1.1 Surge This Holiday Season; CDC Updates Guidelines for Symptoms & Free Testing

The holiday season brings familiar respiratory illness challenges, with COVID-19 variants XEC and KP.3.1.1 at the forefront. “We’ve continued to see COVID evolving, and that’s to be expected,” states Mary Rodgers, associate

Tejal Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

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Climate·Wildlife

Over 100 Australian Bird Species Show Smaller Bodies, Larger Beaks Due to Climate Change

Over 78 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and larger beaks in response to rising temperatures, research from Deakin University reveals. These physical changes have been documented through data from

Govind Tekale

December 24, 2024

Business·News

Honda-Nissan Merger Targets $54 Billion IPO, 1M Capacity Cuts, and World’s No. 3 Automaker Spot by 2026

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. will begin merger negotiations this week, aiming to finalize an agreement by June 2025. The proposed holding company listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is

Sunita Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

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Health·News·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge: Wisconsin’s Positivity Rate Hits 19%; Nationwide Cases Up 36%

Wisconsin faces an intensifying norovirus outbreak, with the positivity rate reaching 19% for the week ending November 30, 2024. This marks a concerning increase from 12.8% during mid-November and 9.6% in early

Tejal Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

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Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Mexican Wolf Count Hits 257; Mexico Trails at 35

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s latest 5-year evaluation of Mexican wolf recovery efforts reveals a complex picture of conservation success in the United States coupled with concerning setbacks in Mexico. While

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

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

Archaeology

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

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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