Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

Staurikosaurus Google Doodle Unveils 225-Million-Year Predator Fossil Secrets and Its Role in Theropod Evolution

On October 19, 2024, Google’s homepage featured an animated Doodle celebrating Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur discovered in Brazil in 1936. This tribute marks the anniversary of the 2010 silhouette reconstruction by

Karmactive Staff

October 19, 2024

Disaster·India·Weather

Tamil Nadu Faces Monsoon Mayhem as Big Depression Looms: Over 130 mm Rainfall in Chennai and Beyond in Just 15 Days, More Expected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm as the Northeast Monsoon unleashes its fury over Tamil Nadu. On Wednesday, S Balachandran, Director of Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre, spoke to ANI,

Karmactive Staff

October 16, 2024

Florida man kayaks in his living room during Hurricane Helene.

Climate·Disaster·USA

Florida Man Ready to Kayak Through Another Storm After Helene’s 7-Foot Surge – Will Milton Be Worse?

Matthew Heller, the Florida resident who gained internet fame during Hurricane Helene for kayaking in his flooded living room, is preparing to stay put as Hurricane Milton approaches. His determination has captured

Karmactive Staff

October 10, 2024

Activism·Nature·Wildlife

125 Adult Crocodiles Culled at Thai Farm After Typhoon Wreaks Havoc on Enclosures

A crocodile farm in Lamphun province (Thailand), known for breeding reptiles for leather, meat, and oil production, sacrificed 125 adult crocodiles due to the risk of them escaping after severe flooding caused

Karmactive Staff

October 9, 2024

Disaster·News·USA

Hurricane Milton Targets Florida: Category 5 Storm with 165 MPH Winds Threatens ‘Historic’ 15-Foot Surge Along Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton, now a powerful Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, is barreling towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting mass evacuations and dire warnings from officials. The storm, which

Karmactive Staff

October 9, 2024

Rep. Cory Mills' delivering supplies to the hurricane-affected region.

Disaster·News·USA

Rep. Cory Mills’ Helicopter Mission Delivers Aid to 182 Victims in Devastated NC After Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact continues to unfold across the southeastern United States, a combination of grassroots relief efforts and political action is emerging to aid affected communities. The storm’s death toll

Karmactive Staff

October 4, 2024

Climate·Ocean·Science

Ocean Warming Nearly Doubles in Two Decades: Shocking New Report Reveals Unprecedented Marine Heat

Experts suspected it and now it’s official: the rate of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005, according to a report from the European observatory Copernicus Marine Service published on Monday, September

Karmactive Staff

October 1, 2024

The FAA fleet of the future will be capable of flying different kinds of missions on short notice. Photo Source: FAA Safety Briefing

Aviation·Crime

310+ Unruly Passenger Incidents Referred to FBI Since 2021 – See What’s Triggering the Most Dangerous Behaviors on Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated on Wednesday that it referred 43 cases of unruly passengers to the FBI over the past year, bringing the total to more than 310 incidents since

Karmactive Staff

August 30, 2024

Nature

Swamps Are More Than Just Wetlands—Discover Their Hidden Impact on Flood Prevention and Climate Regulation

Swamps are flat areas, poorly drained, with permanently or temporarily stagnant, shallow water, covered with vegetation. These ecosystems form due to flooding caused by rain, overflow from a river or lake, or

Karmactive Staff

August 17, 2024

Cocaine in Sharks Photo Credits : Mile Ribeiro

Marine Life·Nature·News

Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life

A recent study revealed a concerning phenomenon on the coasts of Brazil: reports of wild sharks getting positive for cocaine. This discovery which was made by the scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz

Swadheeka Pradhanand

Karmactive Staff

August 4, 2024