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This ‘blob-headed’ fish (Chaetostoma sp.), also new to science, was a shocking discovery due to its enlarged blob-like head, a feature that the fish experts have never seen before. The function of this unusual structure remains a mystery. It is a type of bristlemouth armored catfish / Este pez «cabeza de calamardo» (Chaetostoma sp.), también nuevo para la ciencia, fue un descubrimiento impactante debido a su cabeza agrandada que se asemeja al famoso personaje de dibujos animados, una característica que los expertos en peces nunca habían visto antes. La función de esta inusual estructura sigue siendo un misterio. Se trata de un tipo de siluro acorazado de boca erizada ©CI/Robinson Olivera

Peru Expedition Reveals 27 New Species, Including Rare Amphibious Mouse and Blob-Headed Fish

In a remarkable scientific expedition to Peru’s Alto Mayo region, researchers have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including an amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a peculiar blob-headed fish. The findings, published

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Norovirus particles. Photo Source: Graham Beards (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Health·News·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge: Wisconsin’s Positivity Rate Hits 19%; Nationwide Cases Up 36%

Wisconsin faces an intensifying norovirus outbreak, with the positivity rate reaching 19% for the week ending November 30, 2024. This marks a concerning increase from 12.8% during mid-November and 9.6% in early

Tejal Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Mexican Wolf. Photo Source: Exia Photography (CC BY 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Mexican Wolf Count Hits 257; Mexico Trails at 35

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s latest 5-year evaluation of Mexican wolf recovery efforts reveals a complex picture of conservation success in the United States coupled with concerning setbacks in Mexico. While

Govind Tekale

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Fertilizing plants in the fields. Photo Source: Alaksander Dumala (Pexels)

Agriculture

Wind-Powered Device Converts Air into Ammonia, Targeting 2% Global Energy Use and 1% CO₂ Emissions

Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals researchers have developed a device that produces ammonia from air using wind energy. This innovation aims to replace the Haber-Bosch process –

Karmactive Staff

December 23, 2024

MIT chemical engineers designed a two-part catalyst that can convert methane gas to useful products. The catalyst consists of iron-modified aluminum silicate plus an enzyme called alcohol oxidase (enzyme not pictured). Credits:Credit: Courtesy of the researchers

Materials·Pollution

MIT Catalyst Converts Methane to Polymers at Room Temperature

Chemical engineers at MIT have developed a hybrid catalyst that converts methane into polymers at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The research appears in Nature Catalysis. Methane contributes about 15% to global

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Dr. Scott Hinch. Photo credit: Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab

Conservation·Marine Life

UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors

The comprehensive UBC study provides insights into salmon survival rates after catch-and-release fishing – a practice that has become increasingly prevalent as salmon populations decline. The six-year investigation by UBC’s Pacific Salmon

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Representative Image. Hanged Assorted Shirts. Photo Source: Arnie Chou (Pexels)

Health·News·USA

EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Colossal iceberg A23a resumes movement after being temporarily trapped in oceanic vortex. Photo Source: British Antarctic Survey

Climate·World

World’s Largest Iceberg A23a, 3,800 Sq Km, Breaks Free After 30 Years; Scientists Monitor Its Path

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has broken free after three decades of being grounded in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. This massive ice structure, weighing one trillion tonnes and measuring twice the size of

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Elephant Sumatra. Photo Source: Léodras (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

A confident man in a suit delivers a speech at a podium, with a bright blue background.

Health·News·USA

RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Petitioned FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval

Aaron Siri, a lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has filed petitions seeking to revoke FDA approval of the polio vaccine and suspend distribution of 13 other vaccines. This development comes as

Tejal Somvanshi

December 18, 2024