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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.

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.

Scientists Warn of ‘Sinking Syndrome’ in Coastal Cities Worldwide

TEHRAN (ANA)- According to scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech, land subsidence is an underestimated hazard in urban areas.

World Economy Faces Massive Income Reduction due to Climate Change

TEHRAN (ANA)- The global economy faces an income loss of 19 percent by 2050 due to climate change, even if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced immediately, according to a new study.

East African Central Bank Chiefs Address Economic Challenges amid Conflicts, Climate Impact

TEHRAN (ANA)- Central bank chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) said that ongoing conflicts and the effects of climate change in the region have dampened the economic outlook of member states despite the strong economic performance in 2023.

How Sugar-Based Polyamides Could Save Our Planet

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study led by Jeremy Luterbacher’s team at EPFL unveils a pioneering approach to producing high-performance plastics from renewable resources.

Electro-Fenton Magic Makes Methane New Eco Fuel Hero

TEHRAN (ANA)- A team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics made a breakthrough in converting methane to formic acid using oxygen at room temperature through a high-pressure electro-Fenton process, achieving significantly higher efficiency and productivity than traditional methods.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Produces UAVs Equipped with Advanced Multispectral Sensors

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian knowledge-based firm in Yazd Province has produced drones equipped with advanced multispectral sensors to identify pests in agricultural fields to save crops.

Iranian Scientists Produce Biocompatible Pesticides

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of Iranian researchers succeeded in settling the problem of impacts of pesticides on agricultural products by making standard biocompatible poisons.

Renewable Energies Cover 56 Percent of Electricity Consumption in Germany in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Renewable energies covered around 56 percent of electricity consumption in Germany in the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary calculations from energy association and research institute.

Chairman: AMMTO to Support Waste Management, Water Desalination Research Projects

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Secretary of the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) which is part of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy said that his office supports water desalination and industrial waste management projects by the researchers in the country.

Perovskite Cells Achieve Near 25% Efficiency

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new breakthrough by the University of Colorado Boulder in solar technology with the development of perovskite solar cells offers greater efficiency and reduced costs compared to traditional silicon cells.