Rahul Somvanshi, Author at Karmactive

Rahul Somvanshi

Rahul, possessing a profound background in the creative industry, illuminates the unspoken, often confronting revelations and unpleasant subjects, navigating their complexities with a discerning eye. He perpetually questions, explores, and unveils the multifaceted impacts of change and transformation in our global landscape. As an experienced filmmaker and writer, he intricately delves into the realms of sustainability, design, flora and fauna, health, science and technology, mobility, and space, ceaselessly investigating the practical applications and transformative potentials of burgeoning developments.

Caption:At left: Steel is seen to corrode into siderite (FeCO3) when immersed in subcritical liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2). At right: Samples of albite (a plagioclase feldspar) and a sandstone core are observed to form red rhodochrosite (MnCO3) when exposed to supercritical CO2 in the presence of a water solution with potassium chloride and manganese chloride, with particularly strong reaction near the interface of the two solutions. In both experiments, water saturation is provided by floating LCO2 on the water. Under the lower pressure conditions characteristic of early Mars, the water would float on the LCO2. Credits:Photos courtesy of Todd Schaef/PNNL (left) and Earl Mattson/Mattson Hydrology (right).

Astronomy·Space

Liquid CO₂ May Have Shaped Mars’ Ancient Terrain, Not Just Water, Study Suggests

A new study published in Nature Geoscience proposes that liquid carbon dioxide, alongside water, may have shaped Mars’ ancient surface features and mineral composition. The perspective article, led by Michael Hecht, principal

Rahul Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

Honda Prelude Concept. Photo Source: Honda

Mobility·USA

Honda Prelude Returns: 2026 Hybrid Coupe to Hit U.S. Roads After 23-Year Hiatus

After a 23-year hiatus, Honda is reviving the Prelude nameplate. The 2026 Honda Prelude, set to arrive in late 2025, represents the automaker’s ongoing electrification efforts, joining Honda’s expanding hybrid vehicle lineup.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 18, 2024

Suckley's cuckoo bumble bee on a Gaillardia flower (Gaillardia aristata).. Photo Credits: Kim Mann

Conservation·Wildlife

Suckley’s Cuckoo Bumble Bee Faces 90% Decline and Endangered Status Proposal Across 16 U.S. States

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, opening a public comment period from December 17, 2024, to

Rahul Somvanshi

December 17, 2024

Northeastern professor Josep Jornet is leading project to send a sub-THz radio system into space. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Space·Technology

Space Satellites Aim to Redefine 6G Speeds and Transform Global Connectivity by 2027

In a world already saturated with satellite internet ventures, Northeastern University’s engineering team has embarked on an ambitious project to develop what they claim will be the world’s first sub-terahertz (sub-THz) wireless

Rahul Somvanshi

December 16, 2024

Conservation·Wildlife

74-Year-Old Laysan Albatross Wisdom Lays Egg at Midway Atoll: A Scientific Milestone

On November 26, 2024, Wisdom, a female Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) laid an egg at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. At approximately 74 years old, this event marks her first breeding attempt

Rahul Somvanshi

December 13, 2024

Conservation·Nature

Monarch Butterfly Decline: USFWS Proposes Protection Amid 95% Drop, 99% Extinction Risk by 2080

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposes listing the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, following decades of failed voluntary conservation efforts. The December 12, 2024 proposal comes

Rahul Somvanshi

December 12, 2024

Wildlife

Rare Cockatoo-Galah Hybrid Stuns NSW Birdwatchers With Apricot Plumage And Mysterious Genetics

An exceptionally rare hybrid bird spotted in Northern NSW East of the range has caused quite a stir among Australian bird enthusiasts, with its striking apricot-colored plumage and unusual lineage. The bird,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 12, 2024

Aviation·Business

Pyka Raises $40M for Largest FAA-Approved Uncrewed Aircraft in Agriculture, Defense, and Cargo Aviation

In a development that merits scrutiny, Pyka, the Alameda-based electric aviation company, has secured $40 million in Series B funding. The investment arrives at a time when autonomous aviation continues to evolve.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 11, 2024

Wildlife

What Do Lions Eat? Up to 43 Kg in a Feast While Facing Habitat Loss, Prey Decline, and Climate Challenges

Think of lions as the ultimate hunting machines in nature’s food web. These massive cats (Panthera leo) sit right at the top of nature’s supper pyramid in Africa and Asia, but their

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Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Architecture·Design

Microsoft’s Timber Data Centers Cut Emissions by Up to 65%, Pioneering Low-Carbon Alternatives to Steel and Concrete

In an unprecedented move in datacenter construction, Microsoft has begun building facilities using cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Northern Virginia, marking a departure from conventional steel and concrete structures. The initiative aims to

Rahul Somvanshi

December 9, 2024