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The Central African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops leptorhynchus), described in 2018, inhabits the whole Congo Basin. This species faces threats from habitat loss and poaching, highlighting its vulnerability to becoming endangered.

742 New Species Found in Congo Basin Over Decade; Deforestation Threatens Biodiversity

The Worldwide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) report “New Life in the Congo Basin: A Decade of Species Discoveries (2013-2023)” reveals 742 new species in Central Africa’s Congo Basin, yet this discovery comes

Rahul Somvanshi

December 31, 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

Capiton: Jetson One. Photo Source: Jetson

Aviation·Europe

First-Ever Piloted eVTOL Air Race Hits 63 mph Around 26-Foot Pylons

In a recent development that merits careful examination, Swedish startup Jetson has conducted the world’s first eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) race with a pilot onboard. The company’s founder and CTO,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

Representative Image. Aurora Borealis. Photo Source: Visit Greenland (Pexels)

Astronomy·Europe

Aurora Borealis Illuminates UK: Rare Sightings in Southern England as Solar Maximum Approaches

The Aurora Borealis has made notable appearances across the UK this year, with sightings recorded in unexpected locations including Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Berkshire. This natural light show is expected to reach

Karmactive Staff

December 22, 2024

Representative Image. Nissan Car Dealership Sign. Photo Source: Mike Mozart (CC BY 2.0)

Business

Honda-Nissan $54B Merger Talks: 7.4M Annual Sales and Global Auto Shake-Up

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have entered exploratory merger talks, pointing to a seismic shift in the global automotive landscape. The potential combination would create the world’s third-largest automaker, with annual sales

Sunita Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

Representative Image. Server Racks on Data Centers. Photo Source: Brett Sayles (Pexels)

Business·Energy·Sustainability

Google, Intersect Power, and TPG’s $20B Plan to Meet 160% Data Center Energy Demand Surge by 2030

A strategic partnership between Google, Intersect Power, and TPG Rise Climate aims to develop industrial parks housing data centers powered by co-located clean energy plants across the United States. The first phase

Sunita Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

Representative Image. Gray Electric Car Parked on a Charging Bay. Photo Source: Kindel Media (Pexels)

Electric·Mobility

Quebec Bans New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales by 2035, Aiming to Cut 43% of Emissions

Quebec has enacted regulations to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, marking a decisive shift in the province’s transportation policy. The ban targets light-duty vehicles – cars, light trucks,

Govind Tekale

December 20, 2024

E-bike use has quadrupled on Metro Vancouver's offstreet paths. Photo by Kilian Seiler on Unsplash

Electric·Mobility

E-Bike Use in Metro Vancouver Jumps to 16%, Pathway Speeds Up 11%, Traditional Cycling Declines

UBC researchers have found that e-bike numbers on Metro Vancouver pathways have increased from less than 5% in 2019 to 16% today, while traditional cycling has declined from 91% to 74%. Dr.

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Honda Prelude Concept. Photo Source: Honda

Mobility·USA

Honda Prelude Returns: 2026 Hybrid Coupe to Hit U.S. Roads After 23-Year Hiatus

After a 23-year hiatus, Honda is reviving the Prelude nameplate. The 2026 Honda Prelude, set to arrive in late 2025, represents the automaker’s ongoing electrification efforts, joining Honda’s expanding hybrid vehicle lineup.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 18, 2024

Northeastern professor Josep Jornet is leading project to send a sub-THz radio system into space. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Space·Technology

Space Satellites Aim to Redefine 6G Speeds and Transform Global Connectivity by 2027

In a world already saturated with satellite internet ventures, Northeastern University’s engineering team has embarked on an ambitious project to develop what they claim will be the world’s first sub-terahertz (sub-THz) wireless

Rahul Somvanshi

December 16, 2024