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Representative Image: Close up Bald Eagle. Photo Source: Sean P. Twomey (Pexels)

Bald Eagles, Ospreys Removed from NJ Endangered List After Population Surge

Two of New Jersey’s most impressive birds are no longer at risk of disappearing. After 40 years of hard work, bald eagles and ospreys have recovered enough to leave the state’s endangered

Karmactive Staff

January 11, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Right Whales’ Lifespan Plummets to 22 Years

North Atlantic right whales should live well beyond 100 years, but their average lifespan has dropped dramatically to just 22 years, according to recent research published in Science Advances. This stark decline

Govind Tekale

January 10, 2025

Fire salamander. Photo Source: Bergheimatfilm (Pexels)

Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Bans Salamander Imports to Protect 200+ Species From Deadly Bsal Fungus Threatening Ecosystems

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced new rules that limit salamander imports into the country, aiming to shield native species from a dangerous fungal disease. The decision comes as a

Karmactive Staff

January 9, 2025

Scientists examined the stomach contents of juvenile sablefish in coastal waters, finding evidence of their voracious appetite including other fish almost as big as they are.

Marine Life

Juvenile Sablefish Outnumber Salmon 13:1, Threatening Northwest Coastal Ecosystem

Climate change has brought increasing numbers of juvenile sablefish to the Northwest coast’s waters, creating problems for young salmon. Over the past 20 years, large numbers of juvenile sablefish have moved into

Govind Tekale

January 9, 2025

MIT engineers designed a nanofiltration process that could make aluminum production more efficient while reducing hazardous waste. Jennifer Chu | MIT News

Recycle

MIT Engineers Develop Filter Capturing 99% of Aluminum Waste

A breakthrough in aluminum recycling could help reduce industrial waste while meeting growing global demand for the metal used in everyday items from soda cans to smartphones. Engineers at MIT have developed

Karmactive Staff

January 9, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Thresher Shark Found Dead on UK Beach; Second Incident Raises Alarm

A rare endangered shark was found dead on a British beach, prompting concerns about the safety of marine wildlife. The discovery has led experts to call for better protection of these ocean

Rahul Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Representative Image. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Photo Source: Frank Kehren (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Okefenokee Refuge Expands by 22,000 Acres Amid Mining Debate

The federal government plans to make the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge bigger. This change could better protect one of America’s largest swamps and affect jobs in southeast Georgia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. A little girl wearing face mask looking at the flower she is holding. Photo Source: ANNGO Ng (Pexels)

Health

China’s Hospitals Overwhelmed: Unprecedented Surge in Pediatric HMPV Cases This Winter

China is seeing more cases of a respiratory illness called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is mainly affecting children. While this is normal for winter, many people are concerned about its spread. What

Tejal Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

Conservation·Marine Life

Alaska Red King Crab Genetic Study Reveals Twice the Known Populations

The story of Alaska’s red king crab shows dramatic change. This seafood was once Alaska’s top shellfish fishery, deeply embedded in the culture of Alaska’s working waterfronts. Then, in the 1980s, the

Govind Tekale

January 6, 2025

Researchers have developed a new type of material for sodium-ion batteries that could pave the way for a more sustainable and affordable energy future. Photo Source: University of Houston

Discovery·Energy·Sustainability

New Sodium Batteries Offer 15% More Energy, Cost 50x Less Than Lithium

Scientists have found a way to make batteries cheaper using salt instead of rare metals. This could help lower the cost of phones, cars, and home power storage in the future. A

Rahul Somvanshi

January 6, 2025