LightNews — News, ranked by scholars

John Shirley

@johnshirley2024.bsky.social

Fuck this. Leave the bears and wolves alone and just go away.

Alaska’s 2025 Plan: 80% of Wolves, 60% of Bears to Be Killed by Helicopter Hunts - Karmactive

Alaska plans to kill 80% of wolves and 60% of bears in aerial hunts, cutting predator numbers to record lows. Scientists warn it won’t help moose or caribou, but the state is moving forward—what’s nex...

www.karmactive.com

July 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

#BangkokFlood #ThailandFloods #BangkokDisaster #FloodAlert #Bangkok #Thailand #Monsoon2026 #WeatherUpdate #Karmactive

September 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

🔋 New Zealand's rail revolution begins!

€538M deal brings 18 battery-electric trains to Wellington by 2029.

Zero emissions even in tunnels & comfortable seating for 475 passengers.

www.karmactive.com/wellington-n...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for updates

Wellington Secures €538M Deal for 18 Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Trains to Replace Diesel Fleet by 2029 - Karmactive

Wellington's €538M contract brings 18 battery-electric trains with 475-passenger capacity and zero emissions even in tunnels. Alstom's first Asia-Pacific zero-emission rail tech includes 35-year maint...

www.karmactive.com

September 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Rhuta Bhayga

@rhutabhayga.bsky.social

www.karmactive.com/texas-measle...

Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 422 Cases, 42 Hospitalizations, 1 Death - Karmactive

Texas faces a severe measles outbreak with 422 cases, 42 hospitalizations, and 1 death, contributing to over 500 cases nationwide.

www.karmactive.com

April 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

here, just inform us and we’ll act promptly.

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

#Gorilla #Bakari #DisneysAnimalKingdom #Conservation #WorldGorillaDay #Karmactive

September 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM

Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡

@spudislander45.bsky.social

#Huntingtondisease first treatment effectively slows disease progression by 75% now faces FDA and approval hurdles. #AMT-130

Gene Therapy Slows Huntington's Disease by 75% in Clinical Trial - Karmactive

uniQure's AMT-130 gene therapy shows unprecedented 75% slowing of Huntington's disease progression. Patients maintain abilities longer, with one returning to work. FDA approval application expected in...

www.karmactive.com

December 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM

UBC Science

@science.ubc.ca

“Previously, people thought perhaps males realized that if they were more orange, they were more sexy,” explains Dr. Judith Mank of @zoology.ubc.ca.

www.karmactive.com/male-guppies...

Male Guppies With Orange Spots 2X More Sexually Active Than Dull Males, UBC Study Finds - Karmactive

Orange male guppies perform sexual displays twice as long and attempt mating 200% more than dull males. UBC scientists link bright coloration to brain development in genetic breakthrough study.

www.karmactive.com

July 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

If you think any of the material in this post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly.

#Varanasi #HeatWave2026 #AntiSmogGun #IndiaHeat #UrbanHeat #ClimateAction #KarmActive

May 3, 2026 at 1:25 AM

Cinzia Perrin

@saneplanet.bsky.social

Yep, we get it!

BTW....this is part of Project 2025 🥲
www.karmactive.com/alaskas-2025...

Alaska’s 2025 Plan: 80% of Wolves, 60% of Bears to Be Killed by Helicopter Hunts - Karmactive

Alaska plans to kill 80% of wolves and 60% of bears in aerial hunts, cutting predator numbers to record lows. Scientists warn it won’t help moose or caribou, but the state is moving forward—what’s nex...

www.karmactive.com

July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

If you think any of the material in the post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly.

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more verified weather updates.

#UtahTornado #FruitHeights #DavisCounty #WeatherNews #Karmactive

September 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

If you think any of the material in the post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly.

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more.

#HarpyEagle #Wildlife #Nature #Conservation #Karmactive

September 13, 2026 at 3:52 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

If you think any of the material in this post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly.

#TimmyWhale #WhaleRescue #NorthSea #MarineConservation #Karmactive

May 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

🚇 NYC Subway hits 26.8M weekly riders - the highest since pre-pandemic!

5 straight days with 4M+ riders 📈

Transit crime down 22.8% 🔒

OMNY adoption at 81% 📱

System 85% on-time ⏱️
www.karmactive.com/nyc-subway-h...

#NYCSubway #PublicTransit #MTA

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

NYC Subway Ridership Hits 26.8 Million Weekly Record as Transit Crime Drops 22.8% - Karmactive

NYC subway achieves 26.8 million weekly riders with five consecutive 4M+ weekdays. System reports 85.2% on-time performance and 22.8% crime reduction while paratransit reaches 140% of pre-pandemic lev...

www.karmactive.com

September 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Ariel Méndez

@amendez.bsky.social

"Democratic lawmakers, led by @khanhphamforor.bsky.social of Portland, propose phasing the STIF payroll tax from 0.1 percent to 0.5 percent over eight years."

Better transit boosts local economies, reduces traffic and pollution, and saves people money. It's a great investment. #orleg

Oregon Transit Tax Battle: 51 Bus Lines Could Vanish as $306M Funding Hangs in Balance - Karmactive

Oregon lawmakers clash over STIF payroll tax fate. Republicans want $306M eliminated while TriMet warns 51 bus lines could vanish. 67% of riders transit-dependent as federal relief expires 2026.

www.karmactive.com

June 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

The virus is preventable with prompt treatment. Don't wait for symptoms.

If a bat is found in a room with a sleeping person, do not release it—contact animal control to have it tested.

Spread awareness. #PublicHealth #Rabies #Karmactive

July 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

☕️ Your morning brew is rewiring your gut & brain! 🧠

New 2026 data shows coffee reshapes your microbiome & mood in ways we never realized. 🌿

Check the details! 👇

www.karmactive.com/coffee-gut-b...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates! ☕️✨

#GutHealth #Coffee #Mindfulness

Coffee Rewires Gut Bacteria Tied to Memory, Mood and Impulsivity, 2026 Nature Communications Trial Finds - Karmactive

A 2026 Nature Communications trial of 62 adults tracked coffee's gut bacteria shifts, 9 neuroactive metabolites, and measurable changes in mood, memory and impulsivity — caffeinated and decaf had star...

www.karmactive.com

April 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

Follow us @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

This post is for informational and educational purposes only.

If you think any of the material in this post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly.

#Iditarod2026 #PETA #AnimalWelfare #Alaska #DogSledRace #Karmactive

March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

Did you know the wealth gap could be altering children's brains? 🧠

New findings show a link between societal inequality, brain structure, and kids' mental health—affecting everyone, rich or poor.

www.karmactive.com/income-inequ...

follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

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...

www.karmactive.com

October 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

🐢 ALARMING: 75% decline in terrapin populations over 50 years!

60,000+ turtles drowning yearly in crab traps, but a simple fix exists 🦀

Georgia petition could change everything!

Read more ⬇️
www.karmactive.com/georgia-peti...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates

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...

www.karmactive.com

October 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

Aurora alert: G2 late Oct 16, G1 Oct 17 🌌

North U.S., Canada, N. Scotland could get a show—weather permitting.

Read more 👉
www.karmactive.com/g2-geomagnet...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social

#Aurora #SpaceWeather

Aurora Alert: NOAA says “G2 likely late Oct 16”; G1 into Oct 17—who could see lights and when - Karmactive

G2 “likely by late on 16 Oct,” with G1 into Oct 17, per NOAA. Timings, latitudes, and what a G2 means for visibility and tech are outlined—see if your city makes the cut.

www.karmactive.com

October 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

G2 Solar Storm Alert! 🌌

20 US states could see the Aurora tonight, April 17–18.

A dark New Moon makes this the perfect viewing window! 🌑

Check the "viewline" here:
www.karmactive.com/northern-lig...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates.

#NorthernLights #SpaceWeather #Aurora

Northern Lights Tonight: G2 Solar Storm Watch Pushes Kp 6 Views To 20 States - Karmactive

Nearly 20 US states sit in the direct path of a G2 solar storm tonight. Atmospheric visibility data shows a rare 0 percent moon window for those tracking the active Kp 6 index right now.

www.karmactive.com

April 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

🦅 After 150 years, golden eagles return to Northern England!

Wildlife enthusiast spots massive eagle just 30 meters away in Northumberland National Park.

Conservation efforts bringing nature back!
karmactive.com/golden-eagle...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates!

#Wildlife

Golden Eagles Spotted in Northumberland for First Time Since 1800s - Karmactive

Golden eagles have been sighted in Northern England for the first time in over 150 years, marking a significant return of these majestic birds to the region's skies.

karmactive.com

May 31, 2025 at 5:04 AM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

New tool forecasts heat-related deaths a week ahead 🔥

District-level alerts can target care for seniors & high-risk groups.

Read more 👇
www.karmactive.com/heatwave-dea...

follow @karmactive.bsky.social

#HeatHealth #ClimateRisk #Europe