New Bat Virus in China Uses COVID-19 Pathway; Vaccine Stocks React
A research team in China has found a new virus in bats that uses the same pathway to infect cells as COVID-19. This discovery comes from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the
Tejal Somvanshi
Rivian’s $170M Gross Profit Milestone Amid 2025 Sales Dip and $5.8B Volkswagen Partnership
Rivian, the American electric truck maker, just hit a big milestone. For the first time, they reported a gross profit (money made from vehicle sales before other business costs) of $170 million
Sunita Somvanshi
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
Robot Boats Track Alaska’s Krill Amid COVID-19
When COVID-19 shut down regular ocean research in 2020, scientists found a clever solution. They sent three robot boats, called saildrones, to do the job of tracking tiny shrimp-like animals called krill
Govind Tekale
MTA’s Queens Bus Overhaul: 17 New Routes, 25 Rush Lines, and Fewer Stops Starting June 29
Starting June 29, Queens bus riders will see the biggest changes to their daily commute in years. The MTA is revamping the entire bus network to make trips faster and more reliable
Rahul Somvanshi
FAFO Parenting: Viral Trend Lets Kids Learn from Natural Consequences
Parents are adopting a different approach to handle daily battles with their children. FAFO (F*** Around and Find Out) parenting lets kids experience natural results of their choices instead of constant parent
Karmactive Team
Rivian’s California Dune Edition: 850 HP, 2.9s 0-60, 329-Mile Range
Rivian has taken its electric trucks to new terrain with the California Dune Edition of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. These unique models offer something new to the electric vehicles –
Canada’s $3.9B High-Speed Rail to Cut Toronto-Montreal Travel to 3 Hours, Creating 51,000 Jobs
Canada is planning its first fast train service between Toronto and Quebec City. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared the news on February 19, 2025, backing it with $3.9 billion to start the
NEW Zoo’s Lioness Aija Dies at 20, Surpassing Wild Lifespan by Nearly a Decade
A 20-year-old lioness named Aija died Monday at Wisconsin’s NEW Zoo, living well beyond the 10-14 year life expectancy of wild lions. Zoo staff used humane euthanasia after monitoring her age-related health
Freshwater Mussels’ Decline Threatens North America’s Natural Water Filtration
A hidden crisis threatens North America’s rivers. Freshwater mussels, small creatures that clean water naturally, are dying out. Thirty-five species have already been declared extinct, and more are likely gone. These mussels