From the attack of hackers on universities to combating air pollution with genetic editing of plants

According to RCO News Agency, The scientific and academic service of the Iran Students News Agency has covered various news in the past day, and in the following, we intend to have an overview of the news published today. To read the full version of each of them, you can click on the blue headline of the news.

HPV and its possible consequences during pregnancy

In an academic study, an issue that affects the health of women and babies during pregnancy has been addressed and shows why it is important to recognize a common infection. In this study, an attempt has been made to present a clear picture of the HPV virus and its consequences in pregnancy.

Genetically modified plants, Earth’s shield against pollution

In recent years, scientists have made significant progress in harnessing the power of genetically engineered plants to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems, such as pollution and climate change. Using genetic engineering, plants are designed that can remove toxic pollutants, absorb harmful gases, and even store carbon dioxide, thereby helping to protect ecosystems and improve the overall health of the planet.

wrong decisions, climate pressure and unrestrained consumption; The factors that led Iran to the 6th year of drought were lost in the shadow of weak diplomacy

While the signs of the water crisis, from deep subsidence to a 40% decrease in rainfall, are becoming more prominent every day, three prominent experts on water, climate and governance emphasized in the ISNA roundtable that Iran is not on the brink of a crisis, but “in the heart of it”; A crisis whose roots are in climate change, indiscriminate harvesting of underground resources, five decades of water management weakness and incorrect cultivation pattern should be sought and if immediate reforms are not carried out, its consequences will go beyond the economy and environment by 1407 and 1408 and will reach the security, health and even habitability of big cities.

Iran’s protest against the exclusion of Iranian researchers from the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians

Following the banning of Iranian researchers from the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, the president of the Iranian Mathematical Association protested this issue and demanded adherence to Resolution No. 7 of the International Mathematical Union.

Compilation of 11 national nanobubble standards for sustainable development in the water sector

The Standards and Safety Group of the Nano and Micro Technology Development Headquarters, with the cooperation of experts from universities and industry, technologists and interested organizations, has compiled standards in the field of nanobubbles with the aim of greater transparency of the market, increasing confidence in equipment, facilitating the commercialization process and strengthening internal innovations, which is not only limiting, but also a facilitating and supporting tool for development.

The attack of hackers on universities; A serious threat to the security of information and scientific research

Cyber ​​attacks on universities and their damage and effects on research are increasing.

Kerman, the most earthquake-prone province of the country in the month of Mehr

In the month of this year, 66 earthquakes were recorded in the country, most of which were between 3 and 4 in magnitude.

Study halls of student dormitories are renovated

The head of the student welfare fund announced the implementation of a joint project with one of the benefactors of higher education in the country to renovate and fully equip the study halls in the country’s student dormitories and said: This three-year project is implemented with the aim of providing the necessary physical infrastructure to focus and improve the academic performance of students.

China simulates disruption of Starlink internet

China simulates Starlink internet disruption over Taiwan; A mission that requires the participation of more than 1000 drones.

Professor Omar Yaghi’s account of the path to receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; “Discovery comes from experience, not certainty”

The winner of the 2024 Nobel Chemistry Prize and the first winner of the Mustafa (PBUH) Prize, spoke about the role of perseverance, freedom in education, and courage in experimenting as the driving engine of scientific discoveries and emphasized that metal-organic frameworks are only the beginning of a revolutionary path in material science.

Strange space shells in NASA’s photo of the day

NASA’s Photo of the Day shows unusual dust shells in space, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Why are men more prone to tooth decay and gum disease?

Scientists have discovered why men get more and more severe oral diseases than women, and have pinpointed the specific inflammation that causes it. This finding can help to treat tooth decay and gingivitis in both men and women through different interventions.

Basij should be the standard bearer of scientific justice in universities

The president of Islamic Azad University emphasized: Basij should be the standard bearer of scientific justice in universities.

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