Ecosystem
Iranian Researchers Develop Environmentally-Friendly, Safe Method to Dispose Fluorescent Lamps
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at a knowledge-based company based in the Technology Park of Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran have offered a method for the disposal of fluorescent tubes or bulbs that contain mercury.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Helps Under-Developed Areas to Tackle Water Shortage
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at a knowledge-based company in Iran have helped underdeveloped areas in the country to tackle water shortage with innovative wastewater treatment methods.
Iran Develops Monitoring System for Innovation Ecosystem Infrastructure
TEHRAN (ANA)- An assistant to the Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy in the field of organization and development of technology and innovation infrastructures announced creation of a monitoring system for innovation ecosystem infrastructure of the country.
Iranian Researchers Achieve Technology to Desalinate Salty Wastewater by 72%
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at the Tehran-based Niro Research Institute (NRI) have achieved the know-how and the technology of desalinating salty wastewater of the power plants by of 72%.
New Zealand Sees Increase in Toxic Algae in Waters in Coming Summer
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists are seeing more toxic algae in New Zealand's lakes and rivers compared to previous years, as the country's warm, stable summer has created ideal conditions for the growth of the algae, which can be harmful to people and animals as it may produce toxins.
Uncovering Hidden Impact of Pollution on Coastal Marine Ecosystems
TEHRAN (ANA)- A collaborative study between the University of East Anglia and the Ocean University of China has identified the ‘Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump’ in coastal seas and this process, resulting from human-induced nutrient imbalance, causes phytoplankton to alter their nutrient consumption, impacting coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Iranian Official: 80% of Water Industry Equipment Produced Inside Country
TEHRAN (ANA)- The CEO of Iran’s Water and Wastewater Company Hashem Amini said 80% of water industry equipment is produced by domestic companies.
Iranian Company Produces Stationary Air Pollution Analyzer Device
TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company has managed to produce a stationary air pollution analyzer device at a much lower price than similar foreign models, a report said, adding the firm is going to export the product to Turkey and Iraq.
Iranian Company Offers New Method to Treat Refinery Spent Caustic
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at of one of the knowledge-based companies in Iran implemented a pilot project to neutralize the spent caustic from refineries that contains polluting contaminants, and according to them, the obtained water after treatment meets the environmental standards.
Supercontinent Could Wipe Out Nearly All Mammals in Future
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study led by the University of Bristol predicts that the formation of a supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, 250 million years in the future could lead to extreme temperatures, threatening mammalian survival due to increased volcanism and a hotter Sun.
