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Pygmy Hippo Born Before Christmas

Conservation·Wildlife

Endangered Pygmy Hippo Born at Virginia Zoo: A Rare Addition to the Fewer Than 2,500 Left in the Wild

In a rare occurrence for endangered species conservation, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the birth of a female pygmy hippopotamus on December 9, 2024. The calf, weighing 15 pounds at

January 2, 2025

Photographers at NASA capture the sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, near the headquarters building of the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo Credits: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

Space

SpaceX, NASA, and Firefly Plan Ambitious Lunar and ISS Missions in 2025

SpaceX and NASA are preparing for multiple missions in 2025, ranging from lunar exploration to the launch of the first commercial space station. The year will see crucial developments in space technology,

Karmactive Staff

January 2, 2025

Hurricane Florence

Disaster·USA

Climate Change Spurs Category 6 Hurricanes: New York’s Infrastructure at Severe Risk

Climate scientists warn of an unprecedented threat to American coastal cities: the emergence of “Ultra-Intense Category 6” hurricanes. These theoretical mega-storms, with winds exceeding 192 mph and 25-foot storm surges, could reshape

Karmactive Staff

January 1, 2025

Representative Image. Sharks and a sting ray at the Coney Island aquarium. Photo Credits: Eden, Jaine and Jim (CC BY 2.0)

Conservation·Marine Life

IUCN: Over 390 Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing

In an alarming development for marine conservation, one-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species now face extinction, according to a comprehensive report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The

January 1, 2025

Representative Image. Glass teacup with tea bag. Photo Source: Conger Design (Pixabay)

Health·Plastic

Tea Bags Release Billions of Microplastics into Your Brew, Study Reveals: Calculate Your Tea Microplastic Exposure

A concerning new study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has revealed that commercial tea bags release billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles during brewing, raising serious questions about daily exposure

Rahul Somvanshiand

Tejal Somvanshi

January 1, 2025

Representative Image. Seagulls on Shore. Photo Source: Mr Alex Photography (Pexels)

Climate·Europe·Wildlife

UK Wildlife Populations Plummet by 73% Amid Climate Change and Drought Threats

The natural rhythms of British wildlife are experiencing major disruption as climate change continues to alter seasonal patterns, with some species showing alarming declines while others show signs of recovery in specific

December 31, 2024

New shark species discovery for the Cayman Islands

Discovery·Marine Life·News

First Live Footage: Roughskin Dogfish Shark Filmed at 1,054 Meters Depth in Caribbean

In a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea, at depths where sunlight barely penetrates, scientists have recorded the first-ever live footage of the roughskin dogfish shark (Centroscymnus owstonii). The discovery occurred off

December 31, 2024

An oil well in Oklahoma

Artificial Intelligence·Energy

AI Identifies 1,301 Undocumented Orphaned Oil Wells in California and Oklahoma

In the sprawling expanse of America’s oil fields, a pressing environmental challenge lurks beneath the surface. Hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, remnants of 170 years of commercial drilling,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Representative Image. Vomiting in Toilet. Photo Source: Jade Jackson (CC BY 2.0)

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Plastic

Mealworms Consume 150 Microplastic Particles Each in 30 Days

A recent study by University of British Columbia researchers reveals mealworms can consume and process microplastics from face masks, presenting a possible biological approach to tackle the growing microplastic pollution crisis. Dr.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

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