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AI Identifies 1,301 Undocumented Orphaned Oil Wells in California and Oklahoma

In the sprawling expanse of America’s oil fields, a pressing environmental challenge lurks beneath the surface. Hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, remnants of 170 years of commercial drilling,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Agriculture

Ghana Study: Shade Trees Key to Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming

A two-year field study in Ghana’s northern cocoa belt has revealed crucial insights into building climate-resistant cocoa farming systems through strategic shade tree integration. The research, funded by the German Research Foundation

Karmactive Staff

December 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence·Energy

AI-Designed ‘Birmingham Blade’ Turbine: 7x More Efficient at 3.6 m/s Urban Wind Speeds

In a development that merits careful examination, EvoPhase and KwikFab have produced an AI-designed wind turbine specifically engineered for Birmingham’s urban environment. The “Birmingham Blade,” as it’s called, operates at wind speeds

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

December 29, 2024

Representative Image. Close-up of a the Process of Charging an Electric Car. Photo Source: Maik Poblocki (Pexels)

Electric·Europe·Mobility

Winter Woes: EVs Face Up to 41% Range Reduction in Cold—Find Out Which Models Fare Best

Cold weather presents unique challenges for electric vehicle (EV) performance, with recent studies revealing substantial impacts on range and charging capabilities. A comprehensive analysis by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) tested 33

Rahul Somvanshi

December 28, 2024

Representative Image. Solar Probe plus observing the sun. Artist impression of Solar Probe Plus observing the Sun. Photo Source: NASA

Astronomy·Space

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Records: Closest Sun Approach at 3.8M Miles, Speeds of 430,000 mph

In a daring Christmas Eve mission, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will execute the closest-ever approach to the Sun, venturing within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the solar surface. This unprecedented

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Earth and moon against starry space with sunlight rising behind. Photo Source: Pickpik

Astronomy·Space

Moon’s Magnetic Field Resurged 2.8 Billion Years Ago, New Study Reveals Surprising Far-Side Evidence

Chinese scientists have discovered evidence that could rewrite lunar history through analysis of samples from the Moon’s far side. The research, published in Nature on Friday, reveals an unexpected resurgence in the

Rahul Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

Representative Image. Photo of an industrial factory emitting smoke. Photo Source: Pixabay

Energy·Pollution·USA

EPA and DOE Allocate $850M to 43 Projects Reducing Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas Sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have allocated $850 million to fund 43 projects targeting methane emissions reduction in the oil and gas sector. This investment, part

Karmactive Staff

December 22, 2024

MIT chemical engineers designed a two-part catalyst that can convert methane gas to useful products. The catalyst consists of iron-modified aluminum silicate plus an enzyme called alcohol oxidase (enzyme not pictured). Credits:Credit: Courtesy of the researchers

Materials·Pollution

MIT Catalyst Converts Methane to Polymers at Room Temperature

Chemical engineers at MIT have developed a hybrid catalyst that converts methane into polymers at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The research appears in Nature Catalysis. Methane contributes about 15% to global

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Caption:Emvolon co-founders Emmanuel Kasseris SM ’07, PhD ’11 (left) and Leslie Bromberg ’73, PhD ’77. Credits:Credit: Courtesy of Emvolon

Energy·Science

MIT Spinout Transforms Engines into Methanol-Producing Plants

In an era where methane emissions pose a severe climate threat – with warming effects 84 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year timescale – MIT spinout Emvolon has engineered a

Karmactive Team

December 18, 2024

For the first time in 100+ years, Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia! Photo Source: @pacificrimeconservation (Instagram)

Conservation·Wildlife

Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction

Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia, marking their first appearance in over 100+ years. This rare seabird species, with only 250-1,000 individuals remaining worldwide, was

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024