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Representative Image. Elephant Sumatra. Photo Source: Léodras (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

A confident man in a suit delivers a speech at a podium, with a bright blue background.

Health·News·USA

RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Petitioned FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval

Aaron Siri, a lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has filed petitions seeking to revoke FDA approval of the polio vaccine and suspend distribution of 13 other vaccines. This development comes as

Tejal Somvanshi

December 18, 2024

Caption:To combat global micronutrient deficiency crises, MIT researchers developed novel materials that protect fragile nutrients under harsh cooking and storage conditions. The microparticles seen here are made of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in the stomach to release encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Credits:Credit: Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, David Mankus, Dhruv Varshney, Ruiqing Xiao, Shahad Alsaiari, Abigail Lytton- Jean, Robert Langer, Ana Jaklenec

Beauty·Plastic

MIT’s Biodegradable Polymers Aim to Replace Microplastics in Beauty Products

In a development that could reshape the beauty and personal care industry, MIT chemical engineers have created biodegradable polymers to replace microplastic beads found in cleansers and cosmetics. These new materials break

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

Representative Image. Plastic at the recycling centre. Photo Source: Engin Akyurt (Pexels)

Plastic·Recycle

LG Chem’s Dangjin Plant Converts 10 Tons of Plastic Waste into 8 Tons of Pyrolysis Oil Using Supercritical Technology

In an era where plastic waste management demands urgent solutions, LG Chem has established a commercial pyrolysis plant in Dangjin, South Korea. The facility, operating with a 20,000-ton annual capacity, employs supercritical

Karmactive Staff

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

Representative Image. Shark and Sting Ray. Photo Source: avasquez (CC BY 4.0)

Marine Life

Shark And Ray Populations Plunge 50% Since 1970: Is Overfishing Pushing Marine Ecosystems to Collapse?

The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according to a global study published in Science. The

Karmactive Staff

December 14, 2024

Representative Image. Photograph taken in the Lake District in July 2017. Photo Source: Craig (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Nature

Lake District Tourism Faces Climate Challenges, Conservation Struggles, and UNESCO Heritage Threats

The Lake District, England’s celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributes millions of dollars to the local economy through tourism. This natural heritage site requires careful management to preserve its distinctive character. At

Karmactive Staff

December 13, 2024

Hurtigruten Sea Zero Cruise Ship. Photo Source: Hurtigruten

Europe·Maritime·Sustainability

Zero-Emission Cruise Ship: Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero Promises 50% Energy Cuts and 80% Fewer NOx by 2030

Norwegian coastal cruise operator Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its Sea Zero vessel, scheduled for 2030 operation. The project integrates several innovative maritime solutions developed in collaboration with Norwegian maritime industry

Karmactive Team

December 13, 2024

Representative Image. MTA New York City Transit Prepares for Winter Storm. Photo Source: MTA (CC BY 2.0)

USA·Weather

East Coast Storm: 70+ MPH Winds, 90,000 Outages, Tornado Risks, Record Rainfall & Travel Chaos

A rapidly strengthening storm system enhanced by an atmospheric river brought widespread disruption across the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday, delivering wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, record-breaking rainfall, and extensive power outages from

Karmactive Staff

December 13, 2024

Activism·Europe·News

11-Year-Old Survives Alone Three Days at Sea, Adrift After Shipwreck in Mediterranean Leaves 44 Missing Near Lampedusa

The TROTAMAR III crew rescued an 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone at 3:20 a.m. on December 11, after she set sail with others on a metal boat fromTunisian coast. The girl kept

Govind Tekale

December 12, 2024