Tejal Somvanshi, Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

Two containers of product called "Rulokat". Photo Source - FDA

News·USA

Ülker Snacks Recalled in 35 States for Undeclared Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Milk

After a consumer reported an allergic reaction, ZB Importing LLC announced a voluntary recall of Ülker snacks across North America. The company discovered their snacks contain undeclared wheat, eggs, and milk. These

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

February 23, 2025

Representative Image: Northern Spotted owl. Photo Source: biological diversity

Conservation·Wildlife

Hiring Freeze Halts Monitoring as Northern Spotted Owls Decline

The northern spotted owl faces a new threat – there’s no one left to watch over them. A government hiring freeze means wildlife agencies can’t bring in the scientists needed to track

Karmactive Staff

February 22, 2025

Representative Image: Plastic straws. Photo Source: Chemist 4 U (Flickr)

Plastic·USA

Trump Reverses Paper Straw Policy in Federal Facilities

President Donald Trump wants plastic straws back in civil structures. His February 10, 2025 order stops government services from buying paper straws. The change reverses rules set by President Biden to phase

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

Space

Einstein Probe Captures Rare X-ray Flash from Massive Star and White Dwarf Duo

A space telescope launched in January 2024 has caught two stars stealing material from each other, showing how stars can change dramatically over time. The Einstein Probe telescope spotted unusual X-ray flashes

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

Representative image of a Cessna 172N Skyhawk. Photo Source: FlugKerl2 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Disaster·News·USA

Two Dead in Mid-Air Collision at Marana Airport

Two planes crashed into each other in the morning sky above Marana Regional Airport near Tucson on February 19. Two people died. The crash happened at 8:28 AM when a training aircraft

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

Rare Oarfish Spotted in colifornia beach. Photo Source: StoryfulViral Platform Youtube

Marine Life·News

Oarfish Sightings in Mexico and Spain Raise Concerns

When Robert Hayes went for a beach walk in Mexico this February, he didn’t expect to meet a mysterious visitor from the deep sea. But there it was – a long, silvery

Karmactive Staff

February 20, 2025

Representative Image. Felisa Wolfe-Simon, a lead researcher and NASA astrobiology research fellow– speaks during a press conference. Photo Source - NASA HQ Photo (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Science·Space

NASA’s $500K ‘Arsenic Life’ Study Faces Retraction Amid Social Media Backlash

In December 2010, NASA’s press conference sparked global attention when researcher Felisa Wolfe-Simon announced finding bacteria that could use arsenic instead of phosphorus – a claim that would rewrite biology textbooks. The

Karmactive Staff

February 20, 2025

Conservation·UK·Wildlife

Highland Nymph Moth Rediscovered in Scotland; Fewer Than 40 Remain

A moth just a few millimetres long has stirred up big concerns in Scotland’s mountains. Scientists have just found the Highland nymph moth for the first time in 20 years, and the

Karmactive Staff

February 20, 2025

Representative Image. Morocco's Dog Campaign. Photo Source: International Animal Coalition

News·World

Morocco’s Plan to Cull 3 Million Stray Dogs Before 2030 World Cup Sparks Global Outrage

Millions of street dogs in Morocco face an uncertain future as the country prepares to host the 2030 World Cup. Animal groups warn that up to three million dogs might be killed

Karmactive Staff

February 19, 2025

Health

Pams Nuggets Recalled Over Blue Rubber Contamination

A discovery of blue rubber pieces in Pams brand chicken nuggets has triggered an urgent nationwide recall in New Zealand. The affected product, a 1kg bag of Pams Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets

Karmactive Staff

February 19, 2025