The Neanderthal Comet of 50,000 Years: A Rare Celestial Event
The Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a rare green comet that has been spotted in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years and is considered as a rare celestial
Burning Mountain: The 6,000-Year-Old Eternal Flame Beneath Australia’s Surface
Burning Mountain, A.K.A Mount Wingen, is a geological marvel located in New South Wales, Australia. It is considered to be the longest burning fire in the world. Approximately, it has been ablaze for over 6,000 years. We will explore the
China is Unearthing Earth’s Secrets by Digging a 10,000-Meter Hole
China is digging a 10,000-meter (32,808 feet) hole into the Earth’s crust. The groundbreaking project aims to test drilling technology and gain a deeper
Climate Change Drying Water Bodies Across The World
Climate change and an increase in heat waves are causing drying out and water bodies are slowly disappearing. Losing waterways means a serious risk
COP29’s $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Standoff: Will Rich Nations Meet Developing Countries’ Demands by 2030?
COP29 – the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP (Conference of Parties), is in progress at Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan from 11 Nov to 22 Nov, 2024.
Govind Tekale
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Eruption Grounds 90 Flights, Strands Thousands Across Bali and Lombok Amid 9-Kilometer Ash Clouds
The recent eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Indonesia’s Flores island has triggered widespread flight cancellations and left travelers stranded at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. The volcano, standing at 1,584 meters
Karmactive Staff
Mercedes-Benz Opens Europe’s First Battery Recycling Plant in Germany, Recovering Over 96% of Key Materials and Supplying Enough for 50,000 New Modules Annually
The automotive industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing reached a new milestone as Mercedes-Benz launched Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim, Germany, on October 21, 2024. The
Sunita Somvanshi
UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Trial Achieves 50% Fuel Savings and 70km Battery Range, Marking a New Era in Clean Rail Travel
UK railways marked a technological leap as Hitachi Rail‘s intercity battery train completed trials in northern England, achieving fuel savings of 35-50% – surpassing initial 30% projections. The 700kW battery system powered
Pompeii DNA Analysis Challenges Long-Held Beliefs: Surprising Family Ties, Gender Roles, and Immigrant Ancestry in Ancient Rome
There is always curiosity about disasters. Floods, famines and earthquakes cause a lot of misery among the survivors. Volcanoes are another natural phenomenon which attracts the attention of scholars. Researchers from the
Thousands of Black Sticky Balls Wash Ashore on Sydney Beaches, Containing Toxic Waste from Drugs and PFAS
A multidisciplinary team of scientists has made significant advances in understanding the origins of the mysterious black balls appearing on Sydney’s beaches (Australia). A few weeks ago, thousands of round and sticky
Rahul Somvanshi
Italy and Czech Republic Push to Modify EU CO2 Cap of 94g/km, Aiming to Shield Automotive Jobs from €95 Fines per Excess Gram
CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines (ICE) remain at the center of EU industrial policy debates as Italy and the Czech Republic propose modifications to Regulation (EU) 2019/631. Their push comes as
Alpine Floating Solar Park in Swiss Alps Produces 800,000 kWh, Powers 220 Homes but Misses Target Yield; Expansion Planned Despite Snow and Shading Issues
The world’s first alpine floating solar park at Lac des Toules in Western Switzerland produced less energy than expected during its initial three-year run, Romande Energie reported in June 2023. The 2,240-square-meter
Mount Fuji’s Longest Snow Delay in 130 Years: Climate Change Pushes Japan’s Iconic Peak Beyond Historical Norms Even in November
Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) remains without snow as of November 4, 2024 – the latest snowless date since record-keeping began in 1894. The 3,776-meter stratovolcano typically receives its first snowfall (初冠雪, hatsukansetsu)
Tejal Somvanshi
96% of Products Lack Repair Rights: EU Directive Pledges Change by 2026, But Can It Deliver?
According to the latest Open Repair Alliance report, approximately 96% of products have no guaranteed right to repair. With EU Directive 2024/1799 that came into force last July 30, a simple principle