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Rice’s whale.Photo Source:NOAA Fisheries (wikimedia commonce)

Trump Administration Lifts Ship Speed Limits, Endangering Rice’s Whales

In a move celebrated by the oil and gas industry but criticized by environmental advocates, the Trump administration has rescinded guidance that required industry ships to slow down in the habitat of

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

India·Marine Life

Odisha’s Shores Host 682,000 Olive Ridley Turtles in Record Nesting

Odisha’s coastline is buzzing with activity as nearly 6.82 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for their annual mass nesting event. The beaches between Podampeta and Bateshwar have transformed into prime real

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Representative Image. A bright explosion of light surrounded by a cloud of smoke. Photo Source - Dolanh (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Computing·Space

NASA Supercomputer Reveals Hidden 15,000 AU Spiral in Oort Cloud, Billions of Comets Involved

NASA scientists have discovered a spiral structure within the Oort Cloud that makes this distant region of our solar system resemble a miniature galaxy. This finding, revealed through computations on NASA’s Pleiades

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Representative Image. Smalltail Shark. Photo Source: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC.

Conservation·Marine Life

Smalltail Shark Population Plummets 80% Amid U.S. Protection Delays and Legal Action

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to decide whether to protect smalltail sharks under the Endangered Species Act. These sharks, which inhabit the

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Cracked earth, parched landscape, sparse shrubs, sunset. Photo Source: CABI News.

Africa·Climate

Africa to Exceed 1.5°C Climate Threshold by 2040, Despite Less Than 4% of Emissions

New research reveals all five African subregions will exceed the Paris Agreement’s critical 1.5°C climate threshold by 2040, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions. Key Findings Urgent Agricultural Transition Needed

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

Outdoor scene under blooming cherry blossom trees. Photo Source - David Coleman

Travel·USA

D.C. Cherry Blossoms Peak Bloom: March 28-31, 2025

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that Washington, DC’s famed cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom from March 28 to 31, 2025. This marks the period when 70% of

Tejal Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

A blood moon against the night sky in 2014. Photo Source: NASA Ames Research Center/Brian Day

Astronomy·World

2025 Ramadan and Easter Dates: Rare Moon Alignment, Blood Eclipse During Holy Month

Lunar Calendar Basics for 2025 The Islamic calendar follows the moon’s phases, with each month starting when the first crescent appears after a new moon. This lunar year runs about 354 days

Govind Tekale

February 27, 2025

Representative Image: Flag of the United States of America waving against a clear blue sky. Photo Source: Jnn13 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·Travel

U.S. Embassy Warns Spring Breakers: 115 American Deaths in Mexico in Early 2022

Recent warnings from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico urge Americans to exercise increased caution during spring break travel, especially in popular destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. “Crime,

Tejal Somvanshi

February 27, 2025

Open ocean with a barge carrying construction equipment. Photo Source: Stevens Towing

Conservation·Marine Life

Oyster Reef Restoration Yields $1.70 per $1 Invested, Creating Jobs and Boosting Economies

Recent studies show oyster restoration projects are delivering substantial benefits for coastal economies and marine ecosystems. For every dollar invested in oyster reef restoration, states receive $1.70 in economic and environmental returns,

Govind Tekale

February 27, 2025

Father Daughter Forest Walk. Photo Source: negativespace

Health

Daughters Add 74 Weeks to Fathers’ Lifespans

A recent study from Jagiellonian University reveals that fathers with daughters tend to live longer than those without – specifically adding 74 weeks to a father’s life for each daughter born. The

Tejal Somvanshi

February 26, 2025