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Gene-Modified ‘Sterile Soldiers’ to Eradicate Invasive Fruit Flies: Gene Drive To Tackle Pest

The research conducted at North Carolina State University on using genetic modification and “gene drive” technology to control the population of an invasive fruit fly called the spotted wing drosophila has shown

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2023

Energy·Science

Scientists Lead Sunlight to Transform Water into Hydrogen: Nanomaterial Propels Energy Revolution

Scientists around the world have made tremendous advances in the field of sustainable energy. The invention of a novel nanomaterial that can use solar energy to extract hydrogen from both freshwater and

Angelin Mariya Jijiand

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2023

Climate·Politics·USA

Biden’s Bold Bet: $600 Million to Arm Coastal Communities Against Climate Crisis

While visiting Palo Alto, California, President Joe Biden announced over $600 million in climate investments, including a $600 million project, to support coastal communities across the country in the fight against climate

Govind Tekale

June 21, 2023

Asia·News·Wildlife

Okinawa Researchers Discover an Enigmatic New Species In Ryukyu Islands

The newly discovered weevil species, formally known as Acicnemis ryukyuana or the “Ryukyu dead-tree weevil,” was found in the subtropical forests of Ishigaki Island and the Yanbaru National Park on Okinawa in

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Climate·Science·Space

Earth’s Cooling Aloft and the Inescapable Fingerprint of Human-Induced Climate Change: The Chilling Finding

At the heart of our changing climate is a paradox. The atmosphere above the Earth is actually getting colder, while the Earth’s surface is warming. Climate models have long predicted this paradox,

Rahul Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

June 21, 2023

Mobility

Electrifying the Legend: The Volkswagen ID Buzz Takes the Iconic Microbus on a New Adventure

The new Volkswagen ID Buzz is an electric MPV (multiple purpose vehicle) that succeeds the iconic T2 campervan. It is considered a pre-campervan, as it does not yet have the features of

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Space·Technology

NASA Selects MANTIS to be James Webb Space Telescope’s Cosmic Companion

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will receive assistance from a small satellite called Monitoring Activity from Nearby Stars with UV Imaging and Spectroscopy (MANTIS). MANTIS, an $8.5 million cubesat selected by

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Energy·Plastic·Pollution

Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Solar Reactor that Transforms Carbon Dioxide and Plastic into Clean Energy and Valuable Chemicals

Cambridge University scientists have made a groundbreaking development with the creation of a solar-powered reactor capable of converting captured carbon dioxide and plastic waste into sustainable fuel while also producing other valuable

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

India·Mobility

India’s First Pod Taxi System to Connect Jewar Airport and Noida Film City: Next Chapter in Urban Mobility

After government approval, India’s first pod taxi project will be implemented in Noida and Greater Noida. The project will operate on a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Global tenders will be issued soon

Govind Tekale

June 21, 2023

Mobility·Space·Sustainability

Raytheon Technologies Achieves Milestone in Hybrid-Electric Flight: Prioritizing Sustainable Aviation

The company successfully completed a rated power test of the one-megawatt (MW) electric motor used in the hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. The focus of RTX’s efforts is a regional flight demonstrator project in

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

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