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Rare Cockatoo-Galah Hybrid Stuns NSW Birdwatchers With Apricot Plumage And Mysterious Genetics

An exceptionally rare hybrid bird spotted in Northern NSW East of the range has caused quite a stir among Australian bird enthusiasts, with its striking apricot-colored plumage and unusual lineage. The bird,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 12, 2024

Aviation·Business

Pyka Raises $40M for Largest FAA-Approved Uncrewed Aircraft in Agriculture, Defense, and Cargo Aviation

In a development that merits scrutiny, Pyka, the Alameda-based electric aviation company, has secured $40 million in Series B funding. The investment arrives at a time when autonomous aviation continues to evolve.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 11, 2024

Maritime

AI-Powered 140-Foot Hybrid Luxury Yacht with 90% Electric Cruise, Solar Panels, and Energy-Saving Hibernation Mode

The luxury yacht industry is embracing sustainability as it presents an intriguing specimen: Rossinavi’s Seawolf-X catamaran. Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, this vessel represents Italian shipbuilding’s acumen into AI-driven maritime technology.

Karmactive Team

December 11, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, and NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, right, are seen during an update on the agency’s Artemis campaign, Dec. 5, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W. Jackson Building in Washington. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Space

NASA Delays Artemis II to 2026 and Artemis III Moon Landing to 2027 Amid Orion Heat Shield and Life Support Modifications

NASA announced significant delays to its Artemis moon program on Thursday, citing technical challenges with the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield and life support systems. The Artemis II crewed mission is now scheduled

Karmactive Staff

December 11, 2024

Aviation

Air India Expands Airbus Order: 100 More Planes Take Total to 344 Amid $70B Fleet Modernization

Air India has ordered 100 more Airbus aircraft, adding to its previous order of 470 planes placed in 2023. The new order includes 10 widebody A350s and 90 A320 Family aircraft, primarily

Sunita Somvanshi

December 10, 2024

Marine Life

Amazon Drought 2024: Lake Tefé’s 40°C Waters, 44-Foot Drop Threaten Dolphins, 850,000 People Impacted Across 69% of the Region

In the heart of Amazonas state, the waters of Lake Tefé tell a story of environmental crisis. The lake’s water levels plummeted to 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) in October 2024 – a

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Wildlife

What Do Lions Eat? Up to 43 Kg in a Feast While Facing Habitat Loss, Prey Decline, and Climate Challenges

Think of lions as the ultimate hunting machines in nature’s food web. These massive cats (Panthera leo) sit right at the top of nature’s supper pyramid in Africa and Asia, but their

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Transportation

Toronto TTC’s $2.5M Smart Charge Plan Powers Electric Bus Goal by 2040

The Toronto Transit Commission and Power ON Energy Solutions, in collaboration with BetterFleet saw their path toward complete fleet electrification gained momentum with the implementation of a smart charge management system for

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

USA

Lake Oroville Gains 76,686 Acre-Feet in 24 Hours, Climbs 18 Feet in November 2024 Amid Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric Rivers

California’s Lake Oroville experienced one of its largest November water level changes in 2024, with the reservoir’s elevation rising by nearly 18 feet during the month. The reservoir’s levels shifted from 763.48

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

Health·USA

Arsenic in U.S. Drinking Water: 22% Cancer Risk Rise Exposes Hidden Dangers

The regulatory threshold of 10 parts per billion for arsenic in drinking water requires immediate reassessment. Texas A&M University School of Public Health’s recent study exposes concerning gaps in current safety standards,

Tejal Somvanshi

December 9, 2024