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Scary visuals coming from Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. Photo Source: @chennaisweather (X formerly Twitter)

Cyclone Fengal’s Fury: Puducherry’s 48.4cm Rainfall Shatters 30-Year Record Amid Devastating Floods

The aftermath of Cyclone Fengal continues to unfold across South India, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala facing severe flooding and displacement. The cyclone, which made landfall near Puducherry on November 30,

Karmactive Staff

December 2, 2024

Joshua Tree. Photo Source: California Department of Fish & Wildlife

Conservation·Plant Life

California’s Statewide Ban on Joshua Tree Damage Sets Stage for Ambitious Habitat Protection Goals to Prevent Extinction

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a 294-page draft conservation plan to protect Joshua trees from extinction, marking the state’s first-ever initiative to shield a species specifically from

Karmactive Staff

December 2, 2024

Conservation·Robotics·Wildlife

Dead Birds Fly Again: Taxidermy Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Monitoring at New Mexico Tech

New Mexico Tech researchers have created an unconventional solution for wildlife monitoring – drones made from taxidermied birds. The two-year project, spearheaded by Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, uses

Karmactive Team

December 1, 2024

Dr. Tianxi Yang and student Peter Yang. Photo credit: Martin Dee.

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

Science·Sustainability·Technology

Cool 75K Temperature Lift Achieved: HKUST’s Eco-Friendly Elastocaloric Cooling Hits 48% Efficiency Without Harmful Refrigerants

The age-old challenge of cooling without harming our planet just got a major boost at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). A team of engineers has cracked a technical barrier

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2024

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia on October 30, 2024. During the tests, the team captured measurements of forces such as lift and drag over many aerodynamic configurations and flight conditions. NASA/Ryan Hill

Aviation

NASA Tests X-66 Aircraft Model at Langley to Validate 30% Fuel Savings Through Revolutionary Wing Design

Wind tunnel tests of NASA’s X-66 aircraft model at Langley Research Center on October 30, 2024, mark a technical milestone for commercial aviation’s push toward sustainability. The 6-foot wingspan scale model underwent

Sonali Tiwary

November 30, 2024

Electric·Mobility

Ola Electric Reveals ₹39,999 Gig and S1 Z Scooters: Longest 146 km Range and EV Home Backup

Ola Electric has introduced new electric scooters to their lineup. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India. Ola Electric’s latest lineup consists of four models. The

Karmactive Team

November 29, 2024

Aviation·Technology

EHang’s Solid-State Battery eVTOL Surpasses Endurance Estimates with a 48-Minute Autonomous Flight Test

Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) has completed the first autonomous flight test of a solid-state battery-powered passenger aircraft, marking a technical milestone in electric aviation. The EH216-S aircraft flew continuously for

Rahul Somvanshi

November 29, 2024

Electric·Mobility

Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e Electric SUVs: 682 km Range, 20-Minute Charging, and 6.7-Second Acceleration

Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced two electric SUVs – the BE 6e priced at ₹18.90 lakh and XEV 9e at ₹21.90 lakh (ex-showroom) on November 26, 2024. The on-road price in Chennai

Karmactive Team

November 28, 2024

Yi Yang, a postdoctoral fellow co-advised by Ted Sargent and Mercouri Kanatzidis, is first author of the study which improves the protective layer of perovskite solar cells in an effort to extend their life and enhance performance.

Energy·Science

Scientists Triple Perovskite Solar Cell Lifespan and Achieve 26.3% Efficiency with New Amidinium Coating

A research team at Northwestern University has created a protective coating that triples the lifespan of perovskite solar cells under harsh conditions, according to their study published in Science on November 22,

Rahul Somvanshi

November 27, 2024