Today, November 18th, the field of science and university witnessed various news that this report has briefly covered.
According to RCO News Agency, Some news of today’s scientific and academic service are briefly presented in this report. To read the full version of the news, just click on its blue headline.
Volcanic moon “Io” is hundreds of times hotter than expected
Using data from a NASA spacecraft, scientists have discovered that the most volcanic mass in the solar system is even hotter than we thought.
Reviving the salt bomb “Lake Urmia” is not pseudoscience; The problem is the implementation and management of the project
The professor of the International Research Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering, rejecting accusations that the restoration of Lake Urmia is pseudo-scientific, emphasized: The purpose of this project is not to save a “historical lake”, but to prevent it from turning into a “salt-chemical bomb” and to protect the health, economy and residence of the people of the region. The main problem of the project was not the idea of revitalization, but the way of its implementation and management.
Details of support for theses related to the welfare issue/announcement of support amounts
The details and amounts of Tehran University’s support for theses and theses related to providing welfare services were announced.
Does parents’ quality of life affect children’s tooth decay?
Early tooth decay in children is still one of the most common oral health problems. A new research in Iran investigated this issue to clarify whether the quality of life of parents has a role in the occurrence of dental caries in children or not.
With the technology of animal embryo production, meat self-sufficiency can be achieved in 5 years
A member of the scientific staff of Ibn Sina Research Institute, Jihad University, said: By using the technology of multiplying high-yielding livestock and developing superior domestic breeds, self-sufficiency in the country’s meat production can be achieved within four to five years, without the need to withdraw foreign currency from the country.
Ethical use of science, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and environment; The message of World Science Week 2025
World Science Week in the service of peace and development will be held this year with a focus on the slogan “Ethical use of science and new technologies”; A topic that includes artificial intelligence, biotechnology and environmental sciences and reminds of the importance of scientific progress along with responsibility, social justice and environmental protection in building a sustainable future for all nations.
Shahid and self-sacrificing students of Novorood were transferred to the universities of their residence
The director general of Shahid and self-sacrificing student affairs of the student affairs organization announced the transfer and reception of Shahid and self-sacrificing undergraduate and professional doctoral students entering 1404 to the universities of their residence.
When the inhabitants of space and earth take pictures of each other
An astrophotographer took a picture of the International Space Station while one of the station’s astronauts was taking a picture of him.
Painkillers can cause headaches!
It seems counterintuitive, but researchers have found that pills taken for headaches may actually make the pain worse.
Google is building a massive AI data center in Australia
Google is building a massive new artificial intelligence data center on a small island in Australia.
Errors that led the country to water crisis/ 70% of 400 billion cubic meters of precipitation evaporates!
The head of the Faculty of Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering of Shahid Abbaspur University said: According to estimates, Iran’s average annual rainfall will decrease from 240 mm to 180 mm by the end of the 21st century, which means a 25% drop in rainfall and the loss of a large part of the country’s water resources.
The technology giant Samsung stepped into the field of humanoid robots
At the RoboWorld 2025 exhibition held in South Korea, Oh Jun-ho, head of Samsung’s future robotics division, announced that the company is working on core technologies for humanoid robots such as actuators, sensors, software and robotic hands.
Ahvazians spend 3 hours a month to change the filters of water purification devices!
The CEO of Karun Agriculture Company said: “Due to the large amount of biomass and to prevent sugar losses in the factories, we have to set fire to the sugarcane fields before harvesting.” If harvested green, the accumulation of alcohol in the stalks causes self-combustion in the summer heat, which results in the emission of white smoke containing carbon. All over the world, this method is common before harvest.
Collaboration between “Water Headquarters” and “Kasht and Sanat Karon” for water recycling and sugarcane waste recycling
The Deputy Head of the Water, Climate and Environment Staff of the Presidential Vice President for Science and Technology announced the start of the operation of a technological project that, by converting sugarcane bagasse (bagasse) into biochar, targets the problem of waste and self-combustion in the region and said: this cooperation is pursued in the form of a memorandum of understanding with Karun agriculture and industry, and the call for support for knowledge-based projects in the declared priorities is in place.
Warning about the emptying of the central plateau of Iran if the water crisis is ignored
The director of the Department of Water, Wastewater and Environmental Engineering of Shahid Abbaspur University emphasized that the water crisis in Iran is not only caused by the dry climate, and said: the root of the problem is the lack of effective communication between the industry, universities and executive institutions, and if the current situation continues, the possibility of the central plateau of the country being depopulated is not unlikely.
The importance of paying attention to depression in “heart attack patients”
A heart attack is one of the important and life-threatening events that suddenly takes a person from a normal state to a critical physical and mental condition. In this situation, in addition to medical care, the patient’s behavior and adherence to treatment play a major role in recovery. A recent study has investigated the relationship between depression after a heart attack and adherence to a treatment regimen.
A new method of treating cancer by disabling its taste receptors
Cancer cells, just like humans themselves, use bitter taste receptors to avoid drugs that harm them, and researchers have now found that disabling these sensors can dramatically improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Localization of the technology of converting agricultural waste into biochar in Iran/from soil amendment to steel industries
A member of the academic staff of Shahid Abbaspur University announced the successful launch of the project of localization of the technology of converting agricultural biomass waste into “biochar” biochar and said: This substance can be used as a soil conditioner, supplement for livestock and poultry feed, and raw material in various industries.
National Cancer Research Institute; Connecting link of advanced technologies and treatment in the country
Referring to the history of Jihad University’s activities in the field of medical and health sciences, the President of Jihad University announced the promotion of the Motamed Research Institute to the National Cancer Research Institute of Jihad University and considered this a turning point in the development of scientific and clinical research in the country in the field of cancer.
The challenge of climate change requires a knowledge-based document and an interdisciplinary faculty
In the meeting of the organizers of the first international congress “Climate Change and Health”, the secretary of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, emphasizing the trans-regional and trans-instrumental nature of this challenge, called for the development of a comprehensive knowledge-based document centered on the Environmental Protection Organization and the establishment of an interdisciplinary faculty of climate change.
Emphasizing the expansion of scientific and academic cooperation between Iran and Russia
The Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation emphasized on the expansion of scientific and academic cooperation between Iran and Russia on the sidelines of the UNESCO General Conference.
The commonalities of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are more than imagined
Researchers have discovered a common mechanism for the breakdown of brain cells in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, showing how two different proteins can disrupt neurons in a destructive way.
Foreign students were granted permission to study completely online
The vice president of foreign exchange and student affairs of the student affairs organization announced the issuance of a completely online education license to foreign students.
Extension of registration in the test to determine the level of tax officials
The deadline for registration and announcement of the amendment related to the general exam materials in the exam to determine the level of tax officials in 1404 was extended.
Paper printing of theses and dissertations was banned in Tehran University
The printing and publication of theses and dissertations in paper form was banned in Tehran University.
Granting permission to attract international students to 209 universities
The Director General of Student Affairs announced that 209 universities have been granted permission to recruit international students and said: 320,000 international students must be recruited by the end of the five-year progress program.
20 Hemti capital registration in one of the companies active in the field of digital economy
According to the provided statistics, the assets of one of the companies active in the field of digital economy development crossed the border of 20 thousand billion Tomans and has achieved a 300% return in this collection.
Comparative studies are the solution to determine some academic norms
The President of Tehran University, while paying attention to the problems of university students in various fields, including the discussion of hijab and covering, emphasized the need to conduct detailed comparative studies about the world’s top universities.
Students should invest in their personality and individual skills
The administrative and financial vice president of Sharif University of Technology stated that students should invest in their personality and individual skills and said: Merely studying is not enough without having practical skills such as the ability to communicate effectively.
Discovering the strange appetite of old stars to devour their nearby planets
Astronomers have found strong evidence that old stars like the Sun are swallowing nearby planets. This key finding provides important insight into the forces that shape planetary systems as stars evolve from the main sequence.
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