Ecosystem

April 5, 2023

The Devastating Impact of the Asian Swamp Eel Invasion on the Everglades Food Web

The Asian swamp eel is causing havoc in the Everglades ecosystem due to its invasive properties. The eels are believed to have arrived in South Florida through the pet trade or the

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion

The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals such as cotton rats have been left barely

June 17, 2023

From Pest to Feast: Utah’s Unconventional Solution to Invasive Bullfrogs

Nature·News·Wildlife

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch

How Fungi Are Saving the Planet from Carbon Chaos: Nature’s Hidden Heroes

Climate·Nature·Science

“According to a study published in Current Biology, fungi play an important role in combating climate change by absorbing over a third of global

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Burmese Python’s Jaw Opens 40% Wider: A Record 77-Pound Deer Swallowed in Everglades

Burmese pythons can swallow a prey as big as a 77 pound deer, and have a jaw-opening capacity previously undescribed. Burmese pythons grow up to six meters long and reach weights over

Govind Tekaleand

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

November 2, 2024

Discovery·India·Wildlife

New Giant King Cobra Species Confirmed in India’s Western Ghats: DNA Study Differentiates It from 3 Other Cobras, Revealing Traits from 153 Snakes.

In southern India, a giant cobra has captured scientists’ attention. Although it was known, the results of the discovery are now published in the European Journal of Taxonomy, revealing that it is

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

October 31, 2024

NASA’s ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets Photo Credits : NASA

Climate·Space

From Space to Streets: NASA’s ECOSTRESS Tracks 120°F Temps in Phoenix, Mapping Burn Danger Zones

Scorching pavement in Phoenix has been mapped by researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, showing that contact with the skin—from a fall, for example—can cause serious burns. Land surface temperatures are shown

Rahul Somvanshi

July 6, 2024

Pacific coast gray whales.( Source - University of St Andrews. )

Marine Life·Nature·Science

Gray Whales Shrink by Over a Foot a Decade, New Study Reveals Ecosystem Warning Signs

Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the northwest Pacific coast of the U.S. have seen a 13 percent decrease in length this century. According to a

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2024

Accelerating extinction rate triggers domino effect of biodiversity loss.

Climate·Nature·News

1 Million Species at Risk: Discover the Alarming Chain Reaction Threatening Our Biodiversity

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date to remind us of the importance of preserving the planet’s natural wealth; since human survival depends on

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further.( Photo Credit: Airbus )

Aviation·Hydrogen

Airbus’s Hydrogen-Powered Future Flights with 2-MW Cryoprop Superconducting Tech: Does it Save Fuel Costs?

Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technology demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in the electric propulsion systems of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Known

Rahul Somvanshi

May 25, 2024

The world’s mangrove ecosystems cover about 150 thousand km2 along mainly tropical, sub-tropical and some warm temperate coasts of the world. About 15% of the world’s coastlines are covered by mangroves. Photo Credit: IUCN

Climate·Nature·Plant Life

50% of Mangrove Ecosystems Could Collapse by 2050—Urgent IUCN Warning

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published a study on Wednesday revealing that half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation, and

Rahul Somvanshi

May 23, 2024

Nature·Science

Beyond the Buzz: How Honey Bee Pollination Affects Native Plant Fitness

The San Diego region is renowned as a global biodiversity hotspot. It boasts a diverse array of plant and animal species. Bees, as key pollinators, play a crucial role in maintaining the

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2023

Conservation·Design·Sustainability

Nest Domes Battle Climate Change to Preserve Sea Turtle Hatchlings: From Crisis to Hope

Sea turtles are currently under threat due to warming seas and climate change. The warming seas and hotter beaches pose a challenge for sea turtles as they cannot adjust their nesting behavior

Rahul Somvanshi

July 4, 2023

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat: A Remarkable Rediscovery in Sierra Azul

Last year, researchers discovered the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat in Sierra Azul Preserve, a species that had not been documented in Santa Clara County since 1947, and this year, a team of

Karmactive Staffand

Rahul Somvanshi

June 26, 2023

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