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· Oct 7
Income Inequality Alters Brain Structure in All Children, 10,000-Person Study Shows - Karmactive
New research of 10,000 children shows income inequality physically alters brain structure across all wealth levels, leading to poorer mental health outcomes. Scientists call inequality a 'public healt...
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· Oct 7
EU Bans PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighting Foams, Prevents 470 Tonnes of Annual Pollution - Karmactive
The EU Commission has banned harmful PFAS "forever chemicals" in firefighting foams with a phased implementation approach. The restriction prevents 470 tonnes of these persistent pollutants from conta...
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· Oct 7
London's First New DLR Train Enters Service: Mayor Promises 50% Capacity Increase by 2026 - Karmactive
London's aging DLR fleet gets its first replacement after 30 years. New trains feature air conditioning, wheelchair spaces, and will increase network capacity by 50% when all 54 trains enter service b...
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· Oct 6
Evolution Explains Why Women Outlive Men: Study of 1,176 Species Reveals 13% Female Advantage - Karmactive
New Max Planck research reveals females outlive males by 13% in mammals while male birds live 5% longer than females. The survival gap persists even in zoos, pointing to deep evolutionary roots beyond...
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· Oct 6
California Approves E15 Fuel: Study Shows 20-Cent Per Gallon Savings for Drivers - Karmactive
California joins all other states in allowing E15 fuel while CARB reviews environmental impact. Studies show potential 20¢ per gallon savings, totaling $2.7 billion annually for California drivers.
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· Oct 4
Court Orders FEMA to Consider Solar for Puerto Rico's Failing Grid - Karmactive
Federal court rules FEMA violated environmental law by planning to rebuild Puerto Rico's unreliable fossil fuel grid without considering rooftop solar alternatives that have proven more resilient duri...
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· Oct 4
Birds Share Universal 'Whining' Alarm Call Against Nest Parasites Across 53 Million Years of Evolution - Karmactive
Scientists find 21 bird species across four continents use identical "whining" calls against nest parasites, creating the first documented animal vocalization that combines instinct and learning—a pos...
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· Oct 2
Federal Judge Rules USFWS 'Shortchanged' Streaked Horned Larks by Ignoring Small Population Extinction Risk - Karmactive
A federal court has ruled that USFWS must reconsider the streaked horned lark's status within one year. With only 1,170-1,610 birds left, stronger protections could remove harmful agricultural exempti...
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· Oct 2
Georgia Petition Seeks to Save 60,000 Terrapins from Drowning in Crab Traps as Population Declines 75% - Karmactive
Conservation groups urge Georgia to require BRDs in crab traps as 60,000-80,000 terrapins drown annually. With terrapin populations down 75% over 50 years, this simple solution could prevent ecologica...
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· Oct 2
NJ Transit Debuts First of 175 New $850K Buses with Better Access, USB Ports, and Enhanced Safety Features - Karmactive
NJ Transit's new $850K buses feature low-floor design, USB charging, and enhanced safety technology. With 38 seats and capacity for 63 passengers, these buses mark a milestone toward the agency's 2031...
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· Oct 2
Trump Doubles AI Childhood Cancer Funding to $100M as Cases Rise 40% Since 1975 - Karmactive
Trump administration doubles funding for AI-backed childhood cancer research to $100M annually, bringing hope to families while broader scientific funding cuts leave clinical trial programs struggling...
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· Oct 1
Taliban Cuts 39M People Off Digital World: Afghanistan's Complete Internet Blackout Enters Day 3 - Karmactive
Taliban's nationwide internet shutdown has cut off 39M Afghans from essential services, online education, and family connections. Banking systems paralyzed, flights grounded, and women's last educatio...
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