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Representative Image. Mexican Wolf. Photo Source: Exia Photography (CC BY 2.0)

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

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

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

Representative Image. Asian Giant Hornet. Photo Source: Animalia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·USA·Wildlife

Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’ Eradicated in U.S. After 5-Year Battle

The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been eradicated from the United States, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday. This elimination comes

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Representative Image. Bird Flu. Photo Source: Laughlin Elkind (CC BY 2.0)

Health·News·USA

First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case; California Declares Emergency

The United States faces intensifying challenges in its battle against avian influenza A(H5N1) as federal health officials confirm the nation’s first severe human case in Louisiana, while California declares a state of

Tejal Somvanshi

December 20, 2024

Caption:An artist’s illustration of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope revealing, in the infrared, a population of small main-belt asteroids. Credits:Image: Ella Maru and Julien de Wit

Astronomy·Space

MIT Astronomers Detect 138 Smallest Main Belt Asteroids, Some as Small as 10 Meters

Research team identifies 138 previously unknown space rocks as small as 10 meters in the main asteroid belt. An international research team led by MIT physicists has identified the smallest asteroids ever

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

IRST MASTODON DISCOVERY IN OVER 11 YEARS: STUNNING PREHISTORIC FIND UNEARTHED IN ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK. Photo Source: New York State Museum

Paleontology

New York Homeowner Unearths First Complete Mastodon Jaw in 11 Years in Hudson Valley

A complete mastodon jaw has emerged from a backyard in Scotchtown, Orange County, marking the first such discovery in New York State in 11 years. The prehistoric remains, found in the Hudson

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Representative Image. Person applying lotion on hand.

Health·Science

Stanford’s Skin Cream Vaccine Saves Mice From 6x Lethal Tetanus Dose—A Needle-Free Breakthrough?

In a development that could reshape vaccination methods, Stanford University scientists have designed a tetanus vaccine that can be delivered through the skin in the form of a cream. Published in Nature,

Tejal Somvanshi

December 17, 2024

August 2024 Solar Eclipse. Photo Source: @NASA (X Formerly Twitter)

Astronomy·Space

NASA Eclipse 2024 Data: 47K Corona Images, 52M Signals, Atmospheric Ripples, and Student Balloon Results

The total solar eclipse that traversed North America on April 8, 2024, from Mexico’s Pacific coast to Newfoundland’s Atlantic shores, has produced initial scientific results. Scientists presented early results from a few

Karmactive Team

December 16, 2024

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Health

RSV Cases Surge: 49.8% of Infant Hospitalizations Linked to Virus as New Vaccines Aim to Cut 14,000 Admissions

Rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across North America have prompted health authorities to accelerate the deployment of new preventive measures, as data shows concerning infection rates, particularly among infants and

Tejal Somvanshi

December 16, 2024