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.
New Polymers Made from Plant Cellulose
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials.