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Bengali scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937) lecturing on the "nervous system" of plants at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1926

Million-Dollar Tribute: Indian-American Physicist’s Grand Gesture for JC Bose’s Wireless Legacy

Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose was the first to prove in 1901 that plants are like any other life form. Bose demonstrated that plants have a definite life cycle, a reproductive system,

Karmactive Staff

January 7, 2024

An Alta-8 small Unmanned Aircraft System testbed vehicle flies above NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Flying beyond visual line of sight from observers on the ground required special approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and NASA. NASA / Bowman

Science·Technology

NASA Langley’s Alta-8 Drones Achieve Historic Autonomous Flight Milestone

A big push for self-flying planes on December 21, 2023, at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, seems like a favourable development for the industry. Multiple drones had successful flights without

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Sania Haque

January 1, 2024

Energy·Technology

Drones Take to the Skies to Combat Wind Turbine Ice Woes: Fraunhofer’s Innovative Solution

In the world of wind power, the fight against ice has found an unlikely ally in drones. Traditionally, icy conditions on wind turbines have been a costly headache for operators, often leading

Karmactive Staff

December 30, 2023

Scientists collect aardvark poop to understand how the species is impacted by climate in Africa

Climate·Science·Wildlife

Aardvark Poop Reveals Climate Change Clues: OSU Scientists’ Unique Approach

Researchers from Oregon State University conducted a groundbreaking observation on aardvarks in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the effects of climate change on these animals. The lead scientists, wildlife biologists Clint Epps and

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Yangchula Bhutia

December 28, 2023

Nature·Science

Mozambique’s Honeyguides: Deciphering Nature’s Code in Human-Bird Communication

The research published on December 8, 2023, from the University of Cambridge, unveils a unique collaboration between humans and animals in the Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique, Africa. This interaction, involving free-living

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Bilal Bhutto

December 25, 2023

Mobility

Eco-Niche to Mainstream: How EV Infrastructure Is Powering Global Sustainable Mobility

Electric cars have evolved from niche, eco-conscious choices to mainstream market contenders. This shift is driven by growing concerns about climate change and finite fossil fuels, leading to an increased adoption of

Karmactive Staff

December 4, 2023

Pollution·Space·Technology

GHGSat’s new Vanguard satellite can revolutionize space-based monitoring of C02 worldwide

Canadian firm, GHGSat, has launched the world’s first commercial CO2 sensor satellite into orbit. The GHGSat C10 or Vanguard will be the first space-based environment monitoring satellite to collect and disseminate data

Huzaifa Khanand

Karmactive Staff

November 17, 2023

OKNP botanists Devin Rodgers and Toby Shaya

Discovery·Plant Life

Kentucky’s Latest Natural Marvel: The Carnivorous Sundew Makes Its Debut

Kentucky’s plant scene just got more interesting! The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) has found something special – a carnivorous plant, the Round-leaved Sundew, right in our backyard. This isn’t just

Karmactive Staff

November 13, 2023

Rain near India Gate, New Delhi washes away rainfall

India·Pollution

Delhi Breathes Easier: Rain Showers Bring AQI Down to ‘Moderate’ Amidst Ongoing Pollution Battle

Delhi’s AQI graph took a downward turn on Friday morning after the rain showers improved the city’s air quality to the ‘Moderate’ category. With an average AQI of 150 and above, Delhi

Huzaifa Khanand

Karmactive Staff

November 12, 2023

Mobility·Opinion

The Future of Clean Transport and Non-Polluting Mobility: Beyond the Horizon!

The transport and mobility sector is on the edge of a radical shift. As climate change’s shadows grow, the world’s voice for sustainable, non-polluting transport solutions becomes more urgent. A United Nations

Karmactive Staff

October 28, 2023