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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 17d

FuRST 2.0 tracks subtle HD changes; FOCUS-HD takes ~20 mins.

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Huntington’s: FuRST 2.0 targets early function; AMT-130’s 3-year percent is inside - Karmactive

FuRST 2.0 puts patient reports at the center of early HD tracking, while AMT-130 posts a multi-year efficacy percent that’s driving attention—check the exact number, the 20-minute step, and what’s nex...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 17d

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

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

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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.

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 20d

Queensland keeps coal longer, adds new gas; only 6,500 rentals get solar. WWF says “future is not in coal.”

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Queensland Energy Roadmap: Coal To 2040s, New Gas, 6,500-Home Solar Hint—WWF Says “Future Is Not In Coal - Karmactive

Queensland’s new roadmap keeps coal into the 2040s, adds fresh gas and a 6,500-rental solar step; WWF says “future is not in coal” and points to Reef-safe 1.5°C policy. See which plant may close 6 yea...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 20d

New tool forecasts heat-related deaths a week ahead 🔥

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

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#HeatHealth #ClimateRisk #Europe

New System Predicts Heat-Related Deaths a Week Before Heatwaves Strike Europe - Karmactive

European researchers created a system that accurately forecasts heat-related mortality a week in advance, outperforming traditional methods during record heatwaves that caused 110,000 deaths in 2022-2...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 20d

Illinois OKs $2.79B for 2026–29 efficiency—heat pumps scale up, low-income funds rise, rebates shift after 2027.

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Illinois Energy Efficiency: $2.79B Approved For 2026–29—Full Home-Savings Count Inside - Karmactive

Illinois approved $2.79B in 2026–29 energy-efficiency plans. See which utilities, programs, and homes are set to gain—and what “SB25” in the October veto session could add to targets and peak cuts.

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 21d

California’s wildlife panel backs the Pacific pocket mouse for CESA review 🐭

3 sites left, acreage under 740.

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Pacific Pocket Mouse Named CESA Candidate in California - Karmactive

California’s wildlife commission backed the Pacific pocket mouse for CESA review after a unanimous vote. Only three sites remain and the acreage sits under 740—see the exact figure and what the review...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 21d

Patient personas can boost real-world care—but most hospitals lack standards to use them well. 🏥💡

What’s missing—and what’s next?

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#Healthcare #MedTech

Patient Personas Can Transform Healthcare but Lack Standardization, Binghamton Study Finds - Karmactive

Binghamton University researchers identify how patient personas can improve healthcare journeys but face challenges due to lack of standardized collection methods and implementation tracking. What's m...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 21d

Federal agencies face Hatch Act heat: complaints say shutdown banners + auto-replies blamed Democrats—on official channels ⚖️

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Federal Agencies Accused of Hatch Act Violations Over Partisan Shutdown Messaging on Websites - Karmactive

Federal agencies under scrutiny for partisan shutdown messaging on official websites. Environmental group alleges Hatch Act violations as HHS and Forest Service blame Democrats while watchdog agency r...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 21d

Height loss + severe back pain in late pregnancy or breastfeeding could flag a rare bone condition (PAO). ⛑️🦴

Early checks matter.

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Height Loss During Pregnancy Signals Rare Bone Condition Risk - Karmactive

New research reveals height loss occurs in 50% of pregnancy-associated osteoporosis cases but less than 1% of normal pregnancies. This simple measurement could speed diagnosis of this rare but serious...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 23d

Tired of commercials blasting louder than your show? 😠

California just passed a law to stop it! 🔇

This new rule forces streaming services to keep the volume level.

Find out what this means for you 👇
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California Silences Blaring Streaming Ads: Newsom Signs Law Forcing Netflix, Hulu to Match Program Volume - Karmactive

California's new law requires Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services to cap ad volume at program levels by July 2026. Inspired by a baby woken from sleep, SB 576 passed unanimously despite industr...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 23d

AI can now spot cosmic events! 🔭

A University of Oxford & Google AI learned with just 15 images to find real phenomena in space with ~93% accuracy.

It's making astronomy accessible to everyone. 🌌

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Oxford AI Study Achieves 93% Accuracy in Spotting Real Cosmic Events Using Just 15 Training Examples - Karmactive

Oxford researchers transform Google's Gemini into an astronomy expert that explains its decisions in plain English. The AI achieves 93% accuracy with minimal training, solving a major challenge in mod...

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 23d

Invisible cancer-fighting cells? 🤔

Scientists at MIT & Harvard have engineered CAR-NK cells to hide from the immune system while being better at killing cancer.

This could lead to "off-the-shelf" treatments!

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 26d

The EU is banning "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in firefighting foams! 🧪🔥

This move aims to protect our water and health from long-lasting pollution. What does this mean for us?

Read more in the article! 👇
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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 26d

London's DLR is getting a major upgrade! 🚆

New state-of-the-art trains are rolling out with more space, AC, and charging points. See what's changing for your commute! 👇

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#DLR #LondonTransport #TfL

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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 27d

📈 NYC transit fares hit $3 in January 2026! MTA board votes 11-0 for increase.

OMNY caps at $35/week, MetroCards retiring Dec 2025, Family Fare expands to ages 17.

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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 27d

📊 Women outlive men by 5+ years - but why?

🧬 New research across 1,176 species reveals female mammals live 13% longer!

🐦 In birds, males live 5% longer

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 27d

🔥 California joins all 49 states in approving E15 fuel!

💰 Studies show drivers could save 20¢ per gallon

🚗 $2.7 billion in annual savings statewide

📊 Compatible with most vehicles made after 2001

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 28d

🌞 Court orders FEMA to consider #rooftop solar for Puerto Rico's grid rebuild!

Judge: Current system "inadequate, unreliable, extremely vulnerable"

83% of existing rooftop systems include battery backup

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · 28d

🐦 Discovered! 21 bird species across 4 continents share the SAME alarm call despite 53 million years apart!

How did this universal "whining" call evolve?

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · Oct 2

🚨 BREAKING: Federal judge rules USFWS "shortchanged" Streaked Horned Larks by ignoring extinction risks!

With only ~1,500 birds left, this ruling could remove harmful agricultural exemptions.

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · Oct 2

🐢 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!

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · Oct 2

🚌 NJ Transit's fleet gets a $1.7B makeover with 175 new buses hitting roads!

Lower floors, USB ports, and enhanced safety features will make rides better for 500,000 daily passengers.

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · Oct 2

🔬 Trump doubles AI childhood cancer funding to $100M as cases rise 40% since 1975

85% of kids survive cancer but 60% face severe complications in adulthood

Will AI tech deliver gentler treatments?

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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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Karmactive @karmactive.bsky.social · Oct 1

📱❌ Taliban cuts 39M Afghans off from digital world: Complete internet shutdown enters day 3.

Women's education, banking systems, medical services - all paralyzed.

"Our last hope was online learning"

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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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