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Newborn baby cradled gently in an adult’s hands

York Study of 1,100 Twin Families Proves Birth Day Has No Effect on Personality or Success

A comprehensive new study has debunked the popular “Monday’s Child” nursery rhyme, finding no evidence that the day of birth influences a child’s personality, appearance, or future success. Researchers at the University

Tejal Somvanshi

August 9, 2025

Close-up of a pale, leucistic axolotl larva on a pebble substrate, its feathery external gills fanning out against a dark, textured background.

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Critically Endangered Mexican Axolotls Down to 50-1,000 in Wild, Scientists Achieve Reintroduction Success

The Mexican axolotl swims in the murky canals of Lake Xochimilco with its feathery gills swaying and permanent smile intact, but its cheerful appearance masks a conservation crisis. This aquatic salamander, found

Karmactive Staff

August 8, 2025

Pedestrians and uniformed guards walking along a foggy Rajpath with India Gate looming through thick haze at dawn in New Delhi.

Health·India·Pollution

Delhi’s Toxic Air Equals 12 Cigarettes Daily, 50% of Lung Cancer Patients Never Smoked

Many morning walkers in Lodhi Garden now wear N95 masks year-round, not just during winter anymore, while others continue their routines despite the pollution. School buses crawl through a gray haze that

Karmactive Staff

August 8, 2025

A fallen electric utility pole perched on a broken tree, with tangled power lines draped over a suburban lawn.

Energy·USA

Study of 482 Gulf Coast Counties Shows Socially Vulnerable Areas Wait Longer for Power After Storms

When the lights go out after a storm, not everyone gets power back at the same time. A new Ohio State University study reveals that communities already struggling with social and economic

Sunita Somvanshi

August 8, 2025

An RNZAF C-130J Hercules sits on a groomed ice runway at McMurdo Station under dark Antarctic skies as crew members stand by the open rear ramp.

News·Science

RNZAF Evacuates Three in Daring 19-Hour Antarctic Rescue Through -50°C Darkness at McMurdo Station

In complete darkness and temperatures plunging to -50°C (-58°F), a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) crew successfully completed a high-risk medical evacuation from Antarctica’s McMurdo Station on August 6, 2025, bringing

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

August 7, 2025

News·USA

EPA Sued Over Dangerous Sulfur Dioxide Levels Threatening 40,000 Americans in Three States

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce clean air standards in parts of Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas, putting roughly 40,000 residents at risk from

Govind Tekale

August 7, 2025

A small, slender Dixie Caverns salamander with white and brassy flecks crawling on a damp limestone cave wall.

Conservation·Marine Life·News

Rare Virginia Salamander Found in Only 3 Locations Faces Extinction as Protection Petition Filed

A small salamander with sparkly markings found only in three spots in Virginia may soon get federal protection. On August 5, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition asking the U.S.

Govind Tekale

August 7, 2025

Aerial view of Canadice Lake’s undeveloped, forested shoreline surrounded by autumn foliage in the Finger Lakes region.

Travel·USA·Water

Finger Lakes’ $66M Water Quality Initiative Cuts 32,800 Pounds of Phosphorus While 70 Sustainable Wineries Combat Toxic Blooms

Table of Content: The Lakes Need Help—But Progress Is Real The eleven Finger Lakes face serious water quality challenges. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) now threaten swimming, drinking water, and tourism across the

Tejal Somvanshi

August 6, 2025

Few places on the planet are free from plastic pollution which is a fact of life today in Bali, Indonesia.

News·Pollution

Final Push for Plastic Treaty as $1.5 Trillion Health Costs Mount

Global negotiations to create the world’s first binding plastic pollution treaty have entered their critical final phase in Geneva this week. Representatives from more than 175 countries are meeting from August 5-14

Karmactive Staff

August 5, 2025

Rows of assorted energy drink cans on supermarket shelves.

Australia·Health·News

Vitamin B6 Toxicity: 2,700 Australians Suffer Nerve Damage as Energy Drinks Deliver 10x Recommended Daily Intake

Your daily energy boost might be hiding something sinister. While energy drinks promise a quick pick-me-up, they’re delivering a nerve-damaging surprise to thousands of Australians. The culprit? Vitamin B6 – and the

Tejal Somvanshi

August 5, 2025