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A thermal camera image of the interior of the cooling structure during field testing in San Fernando. (Image courtesy: Raman Lab / UCLA)

Water-Cooled Panels + Infrared Film: UCLA Engineers Create 10°F Cooler Public Spaces

In a city where summer temperatures often sizzle above 80°F, UCLA engineers have cooked up a refreshing solution to urban heat: a see-through cooling tent that makes outdoor spaces feel 10°F cooler.

Rahul Somvanshi

July 26, 2025

Climate·News·Weather

Germany Braces for 40C Temperatures: All-Time Heat Record of 41.2C at Risk as Water Restrictions Expand

01:30 PM GMT- 02/07/2025 Europe whistled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century. Barcelona’s Fabra Observatory reported an

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2025

Screenshot of the Costco member letter regarding Topo Chico recall

News·USA

Topo Chico Mineral Water Recalled in 5 States: Pseudomonas Bacteria Found in 18-Pack Bottles

Coca-Cola has issued a recall for Topo Chico Mineral Water after finding potential contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria in certain bottles. The recall affects products sold across five states: Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New

Rahul Somvanshi

June 6, 2025

News·USA

Listeria Risk: Bourgeois Smokehouse Recalls Andouille Sausage Across Three States

A food safety alert has been issued for Bourgeois Smokehouse’s ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage due to Listeria contamination. The Thibodaux, Louisiana-based company is recalling about 100 pounds of sausage shipped to Rouses

Tejal Somvanshi

May 22, 2025

News·UK·Water

Yorkshire Reservoirs Fall Below Critical Levels as Water Demand Climbs by 60 Million Litres Daily

Yorkshire Water warns of possible hosepipe bans without significant rainfall by May’s end, as the region experiences its driest spring since 1852. Reservoirs and rivers across Yorkshire have fallen to “below critical

Karmactive Staff

May 20, 2025

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

News·USA·Water

NYC Drought Alert: Historic October Low of 0.01 Inches Sparks Urgency in Water Conservation

Water molecules are getting scarce in the Big Apple! NYC just weathered its driest October since it started counting raindrops in 1869. A meager 0.01 inches of precipitation fell in Central Park—that’s

Govind Tekale

November 8, 2024

Pollution·Science

A Revolutionary Sponge for Oil Spill Cleanup in Frigid Waters: Discover How Canadian Scientists Pioneer CNF-SP Aerogel

Canadian scientists have developed a smart organic material called CNF-SP aerogel that can absorb or repel spilled oil. This material can be used as a sponge to quickly clean up marine oil

Rahul Somvanshi

June 12, 2024

Agriculture·USA·Water

Imperial Valley’s Water Barons: How 20 Families Command the Colorado River

As various issues regarding water usage and conservation take center stage in the southwestern states of the U.S., the monopoly of Imperial Valley over the Colorado River is more vulnerable than ever.

Karmactive Staff

November 22, 2023

India·Water

Groundwater in Crisis: IITH Hosts Pivotal Conference to Forge Sustainable Solutions

The Fifth Indian National Groundwater Conference, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), is a significant event that brings together a diverse group of

Govind Tekale

November 11, 2023