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June 24, 2023

The Vanishing Glaciers of the Hindu Kush Himalayas: Race Against Time

The depleting rate of glacier melting in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region has been highlighted in the report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The study warns that up

Artivism·Asia

Japan’s Naomi Arimoto Combines Coastal Waste with Fashion, Highlighting 20 Million Tonnes of Global Plastic Crisis

In Chigasaki, south of Tokyo, 42-year-old manicurist Naomi Arimoto has developed an unconventional response to marine pollution: turning beach plastic into nail art. Her work gains attention as world leaders prepare for a crucial United Nations summit on plastic pollution

November 24, 2024

The Last of Her Kind: Yangtze Giant Soft-Shell Turtle Dies, Leaving Only Two Known Survivors

Asia·Nature·Wildlife

The Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle is on the brink of extinction. Having been washed ashore, the last known female of the species was discovered

Singapore’s Water Security Boost with Desalination and NEWater—55% to Come from Recycled Water by 2060

Asia·Water

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as a beacon of innovation in water management. This tiny island nation, home to 6 million

Representative Image: a humanoid robot leaning over an elderly woman who is lying in bed. The scene conveys a futuristic or sci-fi concept, possibly illustrating AI or robotics in elderly care, human-robot interaction, or ethical dilemmas in healthcare automation. Photo Source: CC Null (CC BY-2.0 DE)

Artificial Intelligence·Asia·Robotics

Japan’s 150-kg AI Robot AIREC Tackles Elderly Care Worker Shortage

Japan’s innovative AI-powered robot AIREC represents a major technological advancement in addressing the country’s severe shortage of caregivers for its elderly population. The 150-kg (330 lb) humanoid robot, whose name stands for

Rahul Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Representative Image. Photo Source: Senthiaathavan (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Asia·News·Wildlife

Sri Lanka Train Hits Elephant Herd, Killing Six Near Minneriya Park

A train crash killed six elephants near Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park. Four baby elephants died in the collision. The train derailed, but all passengers survived. One elephant stayed behind to guard

Govind Tekale

February 22, 2025

Representative Image. Tiger walking across rocky terrain. Photo Source - Ranjith Kumar (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Asia·Conservation·Wildlife

Nepal’s Tiger Population Triples to 355 Amid Rising Human Attacks

Nepal’s tiger story reveals both triumph and trouble. The country’s tiger population has tripled to 355, but this success now tests the delicate balance between wildlife protection and human safety. “For us,

Govind Tekale

February 18, 2025

Asia·Disaster·News

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

November 15, 2024

Left: Views of Mount Fuji from Ōwakudani with snow. Photo Source: Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) Right: Mount Fuji without snow on November 4th, 2024. Photo Credits: @Griffin1831 (X formerly Twitter)

Asia·Climate·Travel

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

November 4, 2024

Asia·Energy

Turkmenistan’s 50-Year “Gateway to Hell” Fire May Finally Be Extinguished – Find Out How Methane Capture Could Change the Game

In a groundbreaking move, Turkmenistan has announced its intention to capture the methane gas fueling the infamous “Gateway to Hell” in the Karakum Desert. This fiery crater, which has been ablaze since

Sunita Somvanshi

November 1, 2024

Asia·Design·Sustainability

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

Adventure·Asia·News·Wildlife

Italian Surfer Giulia Manfrini Struck by Swordfish in Mentawai Waters—A Rare Tragedy That Shook the Surfing World

Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surf coach and travel entrepreneur, died after a swordfish impaled her while surfing off Masokut Island in Indonesia’s Mentawai archipelago. According to eyewitness reports, Manfrini was surfing

Karmactive Staff

October 22, 2024

Han Kang. Photo Source: librairie mollat (YouTube)

Asia·Opinion

At 53, Han Kang Becomes First Asian Woman to Win Nobel for Poetic Prose—Why Her Poetic Stories on Human Fragility Stir the World

Literature is broadly divided into prose and poetry. Some writers choose the prose form, while others convey their feelings through the poetic. But a few authors use AVA media. They use poetic

Govind Tekale

October 22, 2024

Wild tigers are returning to Kazakhstan after 70 years

Asia·Conservation·Wildlife

Amur Tigers Roam Kazakhstan Again After 70 Years, Breeding Plans Set for Future Wild PopulationsUpto 50 by 2035

A pair of Amur tigers, Bodhana and Kuma, who were captive at the Anna Paulowna Sanctuary (Netherlands), have been transferred to the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve (Kazakhstan) as part of the reintroduction of

Rahul Somvanshi

October 14, 2024

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