“Even a glass of water should not be wasted”/”The number of female students has increased”

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.

Scientists reversed kidney damage in mice

Researchers discovered how fat molecules called “ceramide” cause acute kidney injury by destroying mitochondria, which are the energy source of kidney cells. By altering ceramide metabolism or using a new drug, the research team was able to protect mitochondrial function and completely prevent kidney damage in mice.

“Asadi” light rain becomes a guest of the moonless sky

The director of the Iranian Amateur Astronomy Association announced the peak of the Esdi meteor shower in the morning sky on November 27 and said: the Esdi 1404 meteor shower will appear in very small numbers this year despite the absence of moonlight, and its ZHR is only 15 meteors per hour; A shower that once recorded a record of 5,000 meteors per hour.

From genes to the heart; Hidden mechanisms of congenital heart diseases

Congenital heart diseases are one of the most common disorders at birth and can challenge the life of babies from the very beginning. A new research by reviewing global studies has tried to clarify the genetic and epigenetic factors involved in the occurrence of these diseases and draw a new perspective for treatment and prevention.

Even a glass of water should not be wasted; The narrative of 60 years of experience of the dangerous situation of Iran’s climate is intensified by the pseudo-science claims of the water crisis

The father of Iranian meteorology, emphasizing that Iran is located in one of the driest climate zones in the world, declared that “even a glass of water must be carefully managed” and warned that neglecting wetlands, mismanagement behind dams, and reliance on unscientific claims have exacerbated the water crisis in the country.

I felt apprehensive about the large number of medical students/The Ministry of Health has not made a proposal regarding the capacity for the coming year

The secretary of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution emphasized that we did not receive any proposal from the Ministry of Health to return the capacity of accepting medical and dental students to the capacity of 1400, and said: According to the law, the capacity of accepting students in the fields of medicine and dentistry from 1405 should be based on the same capacity as in 1404.

Sam Altman: ChatGPT is shrinking its footprint

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that if you tell ChatGPT not to use em dashes in your text, it will listen. This chatbot was previously ignoring this instruction.

Production of earthquake-resistant structures with self-compacting nano concrete

The technologists of one of the knowledge-based companies succeeded in producing highly resistant self-compacting nano-concrete with superior mechanical performance, which makes the structures made with this concrete have higher resistance to atmospheric factors, chemical attacks, and earthquakes, and at the same time, they are lighter and more economical.

Monitor skin aging with a new patch

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and beauty brand Amorepacific have developed a wearable patch and accompanying app that analyzes skin aging. The app recommends products and a skin care plan based on the results.

Increase in the number of female students/decrease of 11 to 19 percent of students this year

Referring to the decrease in the number of male students of Tehran University, the Vice Chancellor of Tehran University said: This year, the number of incoming undergraduate students is 11.5% less than last year, the number of master’s students has decreased by 12.5%, and the number of doctoral students has decreased by 19%.

NASA’s Photo of the Day from Saturn’s Rings page

NASA’s Photo of the Day, taken by the Cassini spacecraft, shows Saturn’s rings crossing the plane.

A video of the landing of the big “New Glenn” missile in the sea

The New Glenn rocket had a very big experience on November 13th, and a newly released video allows us to experience part of that event.

These worms connect the black holes

A new study has confirmed the possibility of worm-like passages connecting black holes.

The president of Jihad University of Science and Culture was appointed

The President of Jihad University and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Science and Culture of this institution, by changing the guardianship order, appointed Dr. Mohammad Hossein Imani Khoshkho as the President of the University of Science and Culture of Jihad University.

The implementation of the pilot of intelligence in Bushehr port/the holding of the maritime capability exhibition from Tuesday

The Secretary of the National Sea-based Economic Development Program of the Presidential Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy announced the implementation of the Port Smarting Pilot in Bushehr Port.

New robot brain inspired by birds and ants for navigation without GPS

Robots are getting a new brain system inspired by birds and ants to navigate without GPS, researchers say. This new animal-inspired system allows robots to navigate in difficult environments without GPS.

Paying attention to useful science and connecting natural sciences with Islamic worldview is one of the fundamental needs of the country’s scientific environment

Referring to the symmetry of the unveiling ceremony of the new edition of the book “Human-World Connection” with the book week and the anniversary of the death of Allameh Mohammad Taghi Jafari, the president of the Islamic Revolution University described the book as the “gateway to the world of knowledge and knowledge” and said: attention to useful science and the connection of natural sciences with the Islamic worldview is one of the fundamental needs of the country’s scientific environment.

“Women and the future of Iran’s progress” meeting; Reviewing the key role of women in the draft document of the Islamic model of progress

In the seventh meeting of the series of discussions on “Iranological Foundations of Progress”, which was organized by the center of the Iranian Islamic Model of Progress and in cooperation with the Think Tank of Social Affairs, Population and Manpower, the issue of “Women and the Future of Iran’s Progress” was discussed. In this meeting, rather than emphasizing on numbers and statistics, the fundamental concepts of Iranology, identity, civilization and strategy were discussed. The focus of the analysis was that women should be seen not only as one of the layers of the society, but also as “factors of Iran’s progress”.

Some of our elders even if an important contemporary book is published, they don’t read it themselves

Philosophy professor of Allameh Tabatabai University said: Allameh Jafari talks directly with Western thinkers in his works, and he does not only mean criticism, while some of our elders, even if an important contemporary book is published, do not read it themselves.

Science and philosophy can help to examine human life and his place in the world

The associate professor of philosophy of Allameh Tabatabai University said: Science and philosophy can help to examine human life and his place in the world, but in a coherent and complete network, only religion is central and can provide a correct and complete understanding of human reasonable life. This intellectual heritage provides the possibility of rereading religion alongside science and philosophy for the contemporary world and can create a religious intellectual revival.

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