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Native grasses, like wildrye, can help reduce the number and size of new buckthorn. Credit: Mike Schuster

Native Grasses Reduce Buckthorn Reinvasion by 90% in Minnesota Forests

In a forest management discovery, University of Minnesota researchers have found that native grasses can effectively combat one of Minnesota’s most aggressive invasive species – buckthorn. The research, published in Ecological Engineering

Govind Tekale

December 26, 2024

Representative Image. Bald eagle on person’s arm. Photo Source: C. Stone (Pexels)

USA·Wildlife

After 242 Years, Bald Eagle Officially Becomes the U.S. National Bird

President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 24, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States, correcting a 240-year oversight in American history. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 26, 2024

Plastic

Remote Sensing Innovation Tracks Plastic Pollution in Freshwaters

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a remote sensing method to monitor plastic debris in freshwater environments, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring capabilities. The research, published in Nature, presents a

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Lyuba, a baby mammoth discovered in 2007 in Siberia. It is part of a special exhibit "Mammoths and Mastadons" at the Field Museum through September. Photo Credits: Matt Howry (CC BY 2.0)

Discovery·Paleontology

50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth ‘Yana’ Found in Siberia’s Batagaika Crater, Exceptionally Preserved Specimen

Russian scientists have presented a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass, discovered in the Batagaika Crater of Yakutia, Siberia. The specimen, nicknamed “Yana,” has been identified as one of the best-preserved mammoth carcasses in

Govind Tekale

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Australian Birds. Photo Source: Chris83au (CC BY 3.0)

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

Representative Image. Earth and moon against starry space with sunlight rising behind. Photo Source: Pickpik

Astronomy·Space

Moon’s Magnetic Field Resurged 2.8 Billion Years Ago, New Study Reveals Surprising Far-Side Evidence

Chinese scientists have discovered evidence that could rewrite lunar history through analysis of samples from the Moon’s far side. The research, published in Nature on Friday, reveals an unexpected resurgence in the

Rahul Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

This ‘blob-headed’ fish (Chaetostoma sp.), also new to science, was a shocking discovery due to its enlarged blob-like head, a feature that the fish experts have never seen before. The function of this unusual structure remains a mystery. It is a type of bristlemouth armored catfish / Este pez «cabeza de calamardo» (Chaetostoma sp.), también nuevo para la ciencia, fue un descubrimiento impactante debido a su cabeza agrandada que se asemeja al famoso personaje de dibujos animados, una característica que los expertos en peces nunca habían visto antes. La función de esta inusual estructura sigue siendo un misterio. Se trata de un tipo de siluro acorazado de boca erizada ©CI/Robinson Olivera

Discovery·Wildlife

Peru Expedition Reveals 27 New Species, Including Rare Amphibious Mouse and Blob-Headed Fish

In a remarkable scientific expedition to Peru’s Alto Mayo region, researchers have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including an amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a peculiar blob-headed fish. The findings, published

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Fertilizing plants in the fields. Photo Source: Alaksander Dumala (Pexels)

Agriculture

Wind-Powered Device Converts Air into Ammonia, Targeting 2% Global Energy Use and 1% CO₂ Emissions

Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals researchers have developed a device that produces ammonia from air using wind energy. This innovation aims to replace the Haber-Bosch process –

Karmactive Staff

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