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Bodies of pink dolphins and tucuxis rescued by Sea Shepherd Brazil from Lake Coari, in the Amazon. Photo Source: Sea Shepherd Brazil.

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

Caption: Representative Image. Fluid pouring in pint glass. Photo Source: Pixabay

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

AI tool uses sound to pinpoint leaky pipes, saving precious drinking water.

Artificial Intelligence·Water

AI Cuts 70% Water Loss: Arizona, London, & Mexico Leverage Sound Tech to Save Gallons

In an era where water scarcity poses a mounting global challenge, artificial intelligence has emerged as a practical tool in detecting water leaks. The technology, developed by FIDO Tech and implemented through

Karmactive Team

December 8, 2024

Representative Image. Clear plastic bottles. Photo Source: George Becker (Pexels)

Health·India·Water

FSSAI Reclassifies Packaged Water as High-Risk Food, Eliminates BIS Certification for 2024 Compliance

In a stringent regulatory move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water under the high-risk food category. The order, effective from November

Karmactive Staff

December 7, 2024

Smart Materials Lab Researcher - Janus Crystals. Photo Source: New York University Abu Dhabi

Science·Water

Janus Crystals Capture Water from Air, Achieving Record Efficiency with Nature-Inspired, Energy-Free Humidity Harvesting

A research team has developed crystalline materials for waterless air harvesting—an innovation that warrants careful scrutiny. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, present a methodology inspired by

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions

Conservation·USA·Water

Lake Mead’s 824 Miles of Illegal Roads: $8.66M Project Targets Damage to 81,000 Acres and Shrinking Water Levels

The once-pristine desert landscape surrounding Lake Mead now bears the scars of 824 documented miles of unauthorized vehicular paths, with aerial surveys suggesting this number could be double that amount. These calculations

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Dr. Tianxi Yang and student Peter Yang. Photo credit: Martin Dee.

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

The startup Alsym Energy, co-founded by Professor Kripa Varanasi, is hoping its batteries can link renewables with the industrial sector and beyond.

Energy·Science

Non-Flammable, Water-Based Batteries Offer 4-Hour Fast Charging and Eliminate Rare Metals for Global Decarbonization

In an era where energy storage solutions are crucial for renewable energy adoption, MIT Professor Kripa Varanasi and his team at Alsym Energy have engineered a non-flammable, non-toxic battery that could reshape

Rahul Somvanshi

November 28, 2024

Science

Earth Tilts 31.5 Inches Since 1993 as Groundwater Pumping Shifts 2,150 Gigatons of Water

Human activities have altered Earth’s rotation in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. Recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that excessive groundwater pumping has caused our planet

Karmactive Staff

November 26, 2024

Health·USA·Water

Chemical in U.S. Water: Chloronitramide Identified in 40 Samples Across 10 Cities After 40 Years

Scientists have identified a chemical that has been noticed in American tap water samples since the 1980s – chloronitramide anion. This chemical, found in water systems serving about 113 million Americans, comes

Tejal Somvanshi

November 23, 2024