Researchers Find Hidden Health Risk in Your Fireplace
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study by Stellenbosch University reveals that using indoor fireplaces releases harmful particles into the air, exceeding WHO recommended limits, posing serious health risks.
Nano-Enhanced Sodium Carbonate Breaks Barriers in Carbon Capture
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have developed a carbon nanocomposite using sodium carbonate that significantly improves carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.
Plastic Found inside over 50% of Plaques from Clogged Arteries
TEHRAN (ANA)- Plastics are now everywhere, with tiny fragments found in several major organs of the human body, including the placenta.
What Happens to Air after Fireworks End?
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from NYU Langone Health observed a dramatic increase in air pollution levels in Manhattan following Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show, with pollutant concentrations far exceeding those from recent wildfire smoke.
Iranian Researchers Produce Fresh, Hot Water with Photovoltaic Systems
TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of engineers at a knowledge-based company in Iran produced desalination systems based on solar panels to provide drinking water to underprivileged areas which can also simultaneously heat the water.
Alarming Study Unveils How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Transfer from Mothers to Newborns
TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study by Fudan University found high levels of PFAS in maternal and infant sera and breast milk, indicating significant placental transfer and underscoring the need for stringent regulations to protect infants from exposure.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Produces Air Samplers
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers in a knowledge-based company in Iran have built an automatic air sampler that collects air samples from the atmosphere that can play a significant role in improving environmental studies and air pollution control.
Common Household Cleaning Product Found to Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers
TEHRAN (ANA)- Research reveals that melamine sponges, commonly used for cleaning, release over a trillion microplastic fibers globally each month due to wear and tear and these fibers can contaminate water systems and enter the food chain.
New Way to Recycle Steel Developed
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Toronto’s engineering department have developed a novel steel recycling technique that could help decarbonize various manufacturing sectors and promote a circular steel economy.
New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Even Faster in Ocean than Paper
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at WHOI have conducted a study comparing the degradation rates of various straw materials in marine conditions, revealing that biodegradable options like cellulose diacetate (CDA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) degrade faster than traditional plastics.