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Cosmic Event Rewrote Earth’s Climate History

TEHRAN (ANA)- New astrophysical research highlights a significant cosmic event two million years ago when the solar system passed through a dense interstellar cloud and this possibly altered Earth’s climate by exposing it to enhanced cosmic radiation, supported by increased isotopes found in geological records.

Iranian Company Finds New Method to Treat Industrial Wastewater

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company used a new method to purify industrial wastewater with no need to filters.

Domestic Knowledge-Based Firms to Boost Aquatic Food Production System in Iran’s Southeastern Coasts

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian agricultural official said that domestic knowledge-based firms are determined to help the country develop aquatic food production centers in Southeastern Makran coastal region.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Makes Device to Remove Arsenic, Heavy Metals from Purified Water

TEHRAN (ANA)- The presence of arsenic and heavy metals is the challenge of water purification in rural areas which was settled with a device manufactured by an Iranian knowledge-based company.

Iranian Scientists Make 1st Directional Wave Recorder

TEHRAN (ANA)- The first directional wave recorder was built in the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences of Iran.

Study Reveals Potential Air Pollutants Present in Gyms

TEHRAN (ANA)- People frequent gyms to maintain their fitness levels, but what about the quality of the air they breathe in these confined spaces? researchers have recently delved into this question through a case study.

Iranian Researchers Recycle Wastewater for Fish Farming, Poultry Breeding, Greenhouse Products

TEHRAN (ANA)- The water recycling system and the use of wastewater in the three fields of fish breeding, greenhouse products and poultry breeding is the achievement of one of the knowledge-based companies.

How Climate Change Is Bringing Pests to Your Doorstep

TEHRAN (ANA)- Rising global temperatures could lead to more widespread termite infestations, increasing damage costs beyond the current 40 billion USD per year, with researchers from Université libre de Bruxelles calling for immediate action to mitigate this threat.

Iran Unveils Home-Made Sprayer Drone

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht unveiled a home-made sprayer drone named ‘Captain Bee’ during an exhibition in Tehran.

Brazil's Deforestation Drops 11.6 Percent in 2023

TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazil lost 1,829,597 hectares of native vegetation in 2023, a decrease of 11.6 percent in deforestation compared to 2022, monitoring network MapBiomas said.

Iran-Made Degradable Plastic Bags Welcomed by Foreign Customers

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian technological company active in development and production of green polymers has been able to make degradable plastic bags and exports 99% of its products abroad.

Almost 300 Technological Companies Participate at AbadIran Exhibition

TEHRAN (ANA)– The assistant to the Iranian Vice President of Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy said that as many as 300 technological and knowledge-based companies have taken part at the 'AbadIran' or 'Developed Iran' exhibition.

Iranian Firm Produces Gelatin, Pectin from Seafood, Citrus Waste

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran has succeeded in producing gelatin and pectin from the waste of seafood and citrus fruits which have application in the food, pharmaceutical and military industries.

Researchers Develop Deep-Learning Model for Streamflow, Flood Forecasting

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have proposed a novel hybrid deep-learning model to address streamflow forecasting for water catchment areas at a global scale, with a view to improving flood prediction.

How Gas Stoves Silently Polluting Our Homes

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study has revealed that households using gas or propane stoves face significant exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which can lead to health issues like asthma and even premature death.

Australian Research Project Aims to Understand Impact of Clouds on Earth's Climate

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Australia's national science agency have launched a project that will seek to understand how liquid clouds in the Southern Ocean affect Earth's climate.

Abrupt Frozen Soil Thaw Produces More Carbon Emissions

TEHRAN (ANA)- A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that soil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are significantly more sensitive to climate warming in areas where permafrost has collapsed than in areas where it has not.