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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

Representative Image. Red Blood Cells. Photo Source: allinonemovie (Pixabay)

Health

Clozapine’s Blood Cancer Risk: Under 0.06% Annually, Study Finds

Clozapine helps people with schizophrenia who haven’t gotten better with other medicines. While it works well, some doctors worry it might cause blood cancer. This new research from Hong Kong shows those

Tejal Somvanshi

January 6, 2025

Representative Image. Planting in garden soil. Photo Source: plant_fox (Pixabay)

Agriculture

SoilScanner: Affordable Device Detects Lead in Urban Gardens

Cornell Tech researchers have created a simple device that could help home gardeners test their soil safely and cheaply. The problem is serious in many areas. In New York City, 45% of

Govind Tekale

January 5, 2025

News·USA

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls 1,350 lbs of Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling its raw kitten food due to a contamination of Salmonella. The company is taking back 1,350 pounds of Kitten Mix food after a pet got sick from

Karmactive Staff

January 4, 2025

Representative Image. The vaquita. Photo Source: NOAA

Conservation·Marine Life

Vaquita Numbers Plummet to 6-8 Amid Illegal Gillnet Fishing: Bonus Quiz Inside

The vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise, is nearly extinct. Only 10 of these sea mammals are left in their only home – the Gulf of California in Mexico. This is a huge

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025

Climate·Europe

UK Wildlife in 2024: Grey Seals Thrive; Butterfly Numbers Hit 14-Year Low Amid Extreme Weather

The UK’s wildlife faced significant challenges in 2024 as extreme weather continued to reshape natural habitats. From thriving seal colonies to struggling butterfly populations, the year’s weather patterns created clear winners and

Govind Tekale

January 3, 2025