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Green chemical manufacturing makes a greener life.

Sunlight-Driven Method Unlocks Wastewater’s Potential for Chemical Extraction

The Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Harbin Institute of Technology have pioneered a sunlight-driven method to turn wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals. This method is a green leap forward in

Govind Tekale

October 30, 2023

Climate·Science

Biden Administration Contemplates Controversial Proposal Blocking Sunlight to Combat Climate Change

The Biden administration has sparked surprise and mockery on social media with a White House document revealing their consideration of studying methods to block the sun’s rays in an effort to slow

Karmactive Team

July 4, 2023

Energy·Science

Scientists Lead Sunlight to Transform Water into Hydrogen: Nanomaterial Propels Energy Revolution

Scientists around the world have made tremendous advances in the field of sustainable energy. The invention of a novel nanomaterial that can use solar energy to extract hydrogen from both freshwater and

Angelin Mariya Jijiand

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2023

Representative Image. Photo Source: Space Solar

Energy·Space

Space Solar to Beam 30 Megawatts of Clean, Orbit-Based Solar Power to Iceland 24/7 by 2030 in Global First

Space Solar, a UK aerospace startup, plans to transmit 30 megawatts of solar-generated electricity from 35,786 kilometers above Earth to Iceland by 2030. The company just penned a deal with Reykjavik Energy

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

An aerial view of the Redstone Solar Thermal Power Plant.

Africa·Energy·News

South Africa’s First 100 MW Solar Tower Powers 200,000 Homes—Discover the Cutting-Edge Molten Salt Technology Behind It

The renewable energy landscape in South Africa has taken a significant step forward with the grid connection of the 100-megawatt Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Plant. Constructed by Power Construction Corporation

Sunita Somvanshi

September 28, 2024

Columbia River from Rowena Crest Viewpoint.

Travel

Columbia Gorge Waterfalls: What You Need to Know About the $2 Permit and Fire Hazards in 2024

The Columbia River Gorge, straddling the border between Oregon and Washington, is evolving. This natural wonderland, known for its stunning vistas and outdoor adventures, is facing new challenges and opportunities. Let’s dive

Tejal Somvanshi

September 26, 2024

Spider-shaped features called araneiform terrain are found in the southern hemisphere of Mars, carved into the landscape by carbon dioxide gas. This 2009 image taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows several of these distinctive formations within an area three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers) wide.

Science·Space

NASA’s Latest Mars Simulation Reveals Surprising Findings and How a 20% Increase in Ice Formation Could Redefine Our Understanding of the Red Planet

Cutting-Edge Experiment Mimics Alien Terrain, But to What Extent? In what some are hailing as a scientific breakthrough, researchers have managed to recreate the peculiar “spider” formations found on Mars in a

Rahul Somvanshi

September 22, 2024

Environment·Science·Water

Solar-Powered Device Turns Seawater into Fresh Water: 20 Litres a Day Per Square Meter

In a world where access to clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an innovative solution that could quench the thirst of millions. Their new

Rahul Somvanshi

September 20, 2024

Illustration of the new micro-CPV system

Energy·Science·Technology

New Solar Tech Surpasses 36% Efficiency—Find Out How Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE Did It

In a move that could reshape the solar energy landscape, Soltec and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have joined forces to develop a new micro-concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology. This collaboration

Sunita Somvanshi

September 20, 2024

Smartphone Screen Charging Made Possible by Transparent Solar Cells' 15.8% Efficiency

Energy·Science·Technology

Transparent Solar Cells Achieve 15.8% Efficiency: Smartphone Screen Charging Now Possible

Researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking technology that allows smartphone batteries to be charged using transparent solar cells attached to

Rahul Somvanshi

September 17, 2024