RSPB Reports 38 Million Fewer UK Garden Birds
RSPB's latest data reveals a staggering loss of 38 million garden birds in the UK over the past 50 years, with house sparrows down 60% and song thrushes over 80%.
Govind Tekale
London Taxi Drivers’ Brains Surpass AI in Navigating 26,000 Streets
London's 26,000 streets challenge AI, but taxi drivers' brains excel in navigation. Discover the human edge in route planning.
Rahul Somvanshi
Monarch Butterflies’ 59% Decline Leads to ‘Threatened’ Status Proposal
Monarch butterfly populations have plummeted by 59%, leading the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to propose listing them as 'threatened'. Learn about the factors contributing to this decline and the pr
Nickel Mining’s 500x Land Use Rise Fuels Rainforest Loss
New research reveals nickel mines occupy up to 500 times more land than previously thought, leading to significant rainforest deforestation and carbon emissions.
Ctenophores and Ancient Species: Surviving 700 Million Years
Fossil cockroaches, coelacanths, and ctenophores show evolution’s secrets with 700-million-year-old genes and unique traits that predate all other animals. What shaped their survival?
American Burying Beetle Resurgence 17% Growth in Nebraska Grasslands
Nebraska’s grasslands fuel a 17% rise in endangered American burying beetles. What critical factors determine their survival—and what threatens their fragile comeback? The stats will surprise you.
The Fly Making Life Miserable for Hunters and Hikers
This blood-feeding fly defies repellents, targets hunters and hikers, and leaves bites lasting weeks. Learn why dark clothing attracts them and how permethrin offers the ultimate defense.
Karmactive Staff
Insect Larvae in Humans How Botflies, Maggots, and Eggs Affect Us
Larvae tunneling 11 inches daily, eggs in mosquito bites, and maggots cleaning wounds—uncover shocking truths about insects in humans. What dangers and benefits do these tiny creatu res hold?
Earth’s Food Crisis Bees Pollinate 87% of Crops Amid 90% Decline
Bees pollinate 87% of key crops, yet wild populations have plunged 90%. What’s causing this alarming decline, and could our food supply be in jeopardy? Learn how pesticides and habitat loss are
Zombie Fungus Makes Flies Climb, Mate With Corpses, and Spread Infection
A parasitic fungus forces flies to climb high before death, tricking males into mating with infected corpses and spreading spores. Scientists uncover how it manipulates brains and daily rhythms.