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A koala hugging a eucalyptus tree trunk in natural Australian forest habitat with green foliage visible in the background

NSW Creates 476,000-Hectare Great Koala National Park to Save Endangered Population by 2026

The NSW Government has announced the proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park and imposed a logging moratorium, with formal gazettal expected in 2026, creating a 476,000-hectare safe haven for koalas

Govind Tekale

September 11, 2025

Representative Image. Silhouette of a person sitting alone by a window in dim lighting, conveying feelings of isolation and contemplation.

News·World

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: 720,000 Lives Lost Annually as IASP President Calls Prevention ‘A Shared Commitment’

World Suicide Prevention Day arrives on September 10, 2025, with a clear mission – to transform how we think and talk about suicide. Under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” this

Govind Tekale

September 10, 2025

Modern blue and yellow Adessia Stream B battery-electric train with distinctive streamlined design at a station platform at night, showing the front cab and passenger cars with illuminated interior

Electric·News·Transportation

Wellington Secures €538M Deal for 18 Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Trains to Replace Diesel Fleet by 2029

New Zealand is getting its first fleet of battery-electric commuter trains in a €538 million (NZD 1.065 billion) deal announced on 8 September 2025. The agreement will bring 18 new trains to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2025

A modern, fully automated Sydney Metro train stopped at the platform of Chatswood Station, a key junction in the network's power supply infrastructure.

Australia·News·Transportation

Sydney Metro Power Fault Exposes Critical Network Vulnerability Affecting 66.8M Annual Journeys

A technical incident reported to involve power systems near Chatswood disrupted Sydney Metro services between Macquarie Park and Barangaroo during Wednesday afternoon peak (September 10, 2025). This incident was one of several

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2025

Researcher viewing heart rate data on laptop screen with WiFi hardware devices connected, showing the Pulse-Fi system monitoring heart rate without wearable devices.

Health·Technology

WiFi Signals Detect Heart Rate With Half-Beat-Per-Minute Error, No Wearables Required

Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a system that uses everyday WiFi signals to measure a person’s heart rate without any wearable devices. Their technology, called “Pulse-Fi,” achieves

Tejal Somvanshi

September 10, 2025

An oil pumpjack (nodding donkey) operating in an arid landscape with sparse vegetation and utility poles in the background under an overcast sky.

Energy·News·USA

US Fossil Fuel Subsidies Double Since 2017, Reaching $31 Billion Per Year

The United States subsidizes fossil fuel companies to the tune of nearly $31 billion per year, according to a new analysis by environmental group Oil Change International. This figure has more than

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2025

Space shuttle orbiting Earth against the backdrop of clouds and atmosphere, demonstrating the harsh environment where stem cells experience accelerated aging

Health·News·Space

Stem Cells Age 10X Faster in Space, UC San Diego Study Reveals Health Risks for Long Missions

Scientists have discovered that space travel makes blood-forming stem cells age more quickly, potentially raising health concerns for astronauts on long missions. The breakthrough study, led by researchers at the University of

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

September 10, 2025

Agnathax eel-inspired robot with colorful segmented body maneuvering through cylindrical pegs on a testing surface

Robotics·Technology

Eel-Inspired Robot Reveals How Animals Navigate Between Water and Land Using Redundant Sensing Systems

A new robot that moves like an eel is helping scientists understand how animals can travel between water and land. This discovery could lead to better robots for emergency rescues and exploring

Rahul Somvanshi

September 9, 2025

Aerial view of deep blue ocean water with white foam creating a pattern through the center, showing waves and currents on the open sea.

Climate·Marine Life·UK

Oceans Absorbed 10% Less CO2 During 2023 Marine Heatwave, Equal to Half EU’s Annual Emissions

The world’s oceans absorbed 10% less carbon dioxide (CO2) than expected during the record-breaking marine heatwave of 2023, according to new research published in Nature Climate Change. A team led by ETH

Karmactive Staff

September 9, 2025

Adam Bandt smiling outdoors in front of a large gum tree, wearing a black jacket, after being announced as the next CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Australia·Conservation·News·Politics

Adam Bandt to Lead Australian Conservation Foundation After Unanimous Board Selection from 300 Global Candidates

Adam Bandt, former federal Greens leader, will become Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) in January 2026, following Kelly O’Shanassy’s 11-year tenure. Change at the Helm ACF Board Chair

Govind Tekale

September 9, 2025