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Iran to Use Capacity of Knowledge-Based Firms to Develop Solar Inverter Technology

TEHRAN (ANA)- A joint cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Renewable Energy and Electricity Efficiency Organization (SATBA) with the main goal of indigenizing and developing solar inverter technology in the country.

Islamic Azad University Developing Wearable Solar Panels

TEHRAN (ANA)- The director-general of Industry of Society of Islamic Azad University announced that the University’s experts have made progress in developing flexible solar panels for integration into fabrics.

Iranian Scientists Convert Agricultural Waste into Biochar

TEHRAN (ANA)- A team of professors and graduate students from Shahid Abbaspour University in Tehran succeeded in designing and building a device that, by utilizing catalytic thermal conversion processes, converts agricultural waste into biochar and bio-oil to reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil, and reduce water consumption.

Iranian Company Develop Smart System to Monitor over 100,000 Hectares of Agricultural Lands

TEHRAN (ANA)- Technologists at an Iranian knowledge-based company implemented extensive drone operations in over 100,000 hectares of agricultural land in Iran, and succeeded in collecting data to develop artificial intelligence models, improve the accuracy of satellite monitoring systems, decision-making in irrigation management, and production of strategic products.

Iranian Firm Analyzes Wheat Cultivation Area in 3 Provinces with Satellite Images

TEHRAN (ANA)- Engineers at an Iranian knowledge-based company developed a platform based on satellite data that accurately assesses and identifies the wheat cultivation area in the three provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan in Northern Iran.

9,000-Year-Old Ice Melt Shows How Fast Antarctica Can Fall Apart

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that warm deep ocean water surged beneath East Antarctica’s floating ice shelves, causing them to collapse and unleashing a domino effect of ice loss across the continent.

Meet Desert Survivor that Grows Faster Hotter It Gets

TEHRAN (ANA)- In Death Valley’s relentless heat, Tidestromia oblongifolia doesn’t just survive—it thrives, a study revealed, adding, Michigan State University scientists discovered that the plant can quickly adjust its photosynthetic machinery to endure extreme temperatures that would halt most species.

Iranian, Austrian Researchers Presents New Theory for Managing Natural Hazards

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers from the Universities of Tehran and Vienna in a joint study presented an interdisciplinary theory titled ‘Regional Peace Theory’ that examines the direct relationship between establishing regional peace and reducing damage caused by natural hazards.

Deep-Sea Mining Starves Life in Ocean’s Twilight Zone

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that deep-sea mining plumes can strip vital nutrition from the ocean’s twilight zone, replacing natural food with nutrient-poor sediment.

Iran Ranks 2nd in World in Development of Irrigation, Drainage Sciences

TEHRAN (ANA)- Results of a global study published in the prestigious journal (Irrigation and Drainage), the official journal of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, show that Iran was standing on the second place in the development of irrigation and drainage science between 2010 and 2024.

Iranian Companies Take Part in Int’l Agricultural Expo in Northwestern China

TEHRAN (ANA)- A number of Iranian companies, active in the field of foodstuff and agriculture, participated in the 32nd Agricultural and Advanced Technology Exhibition which was held in Northwestern China.

Iranian Experts Develop Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment System

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at Isfahan University of Technology succeeded in designing, constructing and implementing a small-scale, low-cost and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system for rural areas and small community places.

Scientists Uncover What’s Happening beneath Volcanos

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers traced tremor signals deep inside Tanzania’s Oldoinyo Lengai volcano, pinpointing their 3D locations for the first time, a study revealed, adding that tremors at different depths, offering a rare glimpse into magma and gas movement.

World’s Rivers Overdosing on Human Antibiotics

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers estimate that approximately 8,500 tons of antibiotics enter river systems each year after passing through the human body and wastewater treatment processes.

Glaciers’ Secret Cooling Power Won’t Last Much Longer

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have uncovered that glaciers can temporarily cool the air around them, delaying some effects of global warming.

Sea Levels Rising Faster than at Any Time in 4,000 Years

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study of geological records reveals that sea levels are rising at their fastest rate in 4,000 years, underscoring the urgent need for both global and local action.

Iranian Ministries to Cooperate in Launching Rooftop Solar Power Plants

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy launched the development of small-scale solar power plants in 22 ministries by using the solar panels manufactured by the country’s knowledge-based companies.

Iranian Scientists Find New Yeast to Produce Biofuel

TEHRAN (ANA)- A member of the faculty of sciences at the University of Tehran identified a new yeast that both produces biofuel and cleans the environment.

Modern Agriculture Destroying Soil beneath Our Feet

TEHRAN (ANA)- Using a resilience theory approach could help reveal practical solutions and clarify their potential trade-offs.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Turns Petroleum-Based Waste into Fuel Oil

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company developed an innovative solution to prevent the landfilling of household and hospital waste by making a pyrolysis device and converting them into valuable fuel products.

Iranian Scientist Produces Biodegradable Wood Plastic

TEHRAN (ANA)- Ali Kazzemi Tabrizi, a PhD graduate in Natural Resources in the field of wood and paper products from Islamic Azad University’s Science and Research branch in Tehran could achieve the know-how to produce biodegradable wood plastic from the natural resources in Iran.