Terraliving – A Breathing Combination Of Art And Science
This brilliant & unique way of showcasing moss terrariums and moss art was introduced by Raymond Yeow, Ming Hui, and Evonne in 2015. Raymond & Ming Hui majored in Biology and worked
Nikitha Sebastian
Alcohol Consumption in Wildlife: Why Animals Thrive on Fermented Fruits and Avoid Intoxication
Ethanol flows through nature’s ecosystems, challenging previous assumptions about alcohol consumption being unique to humans. Research published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution reveals how animals regularly consume and process alcohol through
Rahul Somvanshi
World’s Largest Batagaika Crater Expands 49 Feet Annually, Releasing 169,500 Tons of Carbon Since the 1960s
In the remote Chersky Range of northeastern Siberia, a massive chasm known as the Batagaika crater continues to grow at an alarming rate of one million cubic feet annually. As a journalist
Tejal Somvanshi
Chemical in U.S. Water: Chloronitramide Identified in 40 Samples Across 10 Cities After 40 Years
Scientists have identified a chemical that has been noticed in American tap water samples since the 1980s – chloronitramide anion. This chemical, found in water systems serving about 113 million Americans, comes
Worcestershire Cuts 74% CO₂ with £8M RECOFOAM® Footways Made from 97% Recycled Material
Worcestershire’s streets are getting an eco-friendly makeover with RECOFOAM®, an innovative material that’s changing how we build our footways. As someone who’s watched sustainable construction evolve over the years, I can tell
Karmactive Staff
Christmas Music’s Effects on the Brain: How Seasonal Songs Boost Dopamine, Relieve Stress, and Trigger Nostalgia for Well-Being
Recent scientific studies reveal the measurable health benefits of Christmas music, challenging long-held assumptions about seasonal tunes’ effects on human well-being. Research from McGill University demonstrates that listening to Christmas music triggers
Daytime Cooling in Urban Green Spaces Offset by Humidity, Reveals Global Study Across 15 Cities Using Smart Sensors
Mobile smart sensors mounted on bicycles have revealed precise measurements of temperature-humidity dynamics across 114 urban green spaces in 15 cities worldwide, according to research published in Nature Cities. The Yale School
Pesticides in Soil Threaten Over 70% of Wild Bees, as Toxic Residues Exceed Limits and Endanger Bumblebee Queens’ Winter Survival
Pesticide residue accumulation in agricultural soils threatens 70% of wild bee species through direct exposure during nesting and hibernation, according to a study published in Science by University of Ottawa scientists. The
Tree Islands in Sumatra’s Oil Palm Plantations Boost Biodiversity with 400 m² Patches Restoring 90% Native Species in Just Six Years
Southeast Asia’s tropical forests face mounting pressure from palm oil expansion. A groundbreaking six-year experiment in Sumatra reveals how strategic tree islands within oil palm plantations can foster native biodiversity recovery, according
Sunita Somvanshi
Insecticides in Minnesota Water Systems: Study Reveals Urban and Rural Neonicotinoid Contamination Across All Zones
University of Minnesota researchers detected concerning levels of neonicotinoid insecticides across Minnesota’s hydrological systems between 2019-2022. The study, published in Science of The Total Environment, analyzed water samples from 15 natural springs