TEHRAN –More than 36.8 percent of the births in the first eight months of the current calendar year that started on March 20 were second-born children, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 27th edition of the Ruplastica exhibition which will be held in Moscow from January 21 to 24.

With autumn nearing the end, farmers are busy picking oranges in Savadkuh, northern Mazandaran province.

A festival on innovation and technology was held for students from Tuesday to Friday in the city of Tabriz.

TEHRAN –A total of 35,000 foreign students are studying in Iranian universities in the current academic year that started on September 22, compared with 27,000 students last year, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has said.

TEHRAN –Since climate change intensifies environmental pressures on mountains, adaptation becomes essential to build resilience and reduce vulnerability.

TEHRAN –The 25th exhibition on national achievements of research and technology kicked off in Tehran on Friday and will run until Monday.

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated four trauma and emergency surgery kits (TESKs) to health centers in vulnerable provinces to enhance disaster and emergency preparedness in the face of health emergencies.

Law enforcement and rescue forces launched a drill in Tehran on Tuesday to show preparedness for offering services to people during winter accidents.

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

TEHRAN –On December 12, International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), till December 6, volunteer physicians have provided free health services to over 67,000 individuals in the Iraqi shrine cities of Karbala and Najaf, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.

TEHRAN – The conservation project of Iranian wetlands has resulted in a 27.5 percent decrease in irrigation water consumption while increasing agricultural products by 22.5 percent, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

TEHRAN –Serbian Ambassador to Tehran, Damir Kovacevic, has announced his country’s readiness to expand collaborations with Iran in the health and medical education sector.

TEHRAN – The 12th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials named ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held in Tehran from December 13 to 16.

TEHRAN –The northwestern city of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, has been designated as the second ‘Healthy City’ in Iran.

TEHRAN –By affecting rainfall patterns, pollination, flowering, and even harvest time, climate change has greatly affected the agriculture sector and food security in many countries, most significantly in Iran, according to the country’s former permanent representative and ambassador to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, compared to the same period last year.

TEHRAN -The National Research and Technology Week is scheduled to be held from December 13 to 19.

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector.

TEHRAN - Quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics, is poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). By harnessing the power of quantum bits, or qubits, quantum computers can perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. This quantum advantage has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of AI, from machine learning to natural language processing.

TEHRAN- During the last two years, the number of protected areas under a comprehensive management plan has increased from 165 to 195, indicating a growth of 18 percent.

TEHRAN- Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said creating a fund is a necessity to address the issue of sand and dust storms.

TEHRAN- A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will present their products and display their capabilities by setting up a pavilion at Turkey’s IT, Software, Communication, and New Technologies Exhibition (IMEX).

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society has announced readiness to send humanitarian assistance and dispatch relief teams to Libya to assist the flood-affected people.

TEHRAN- The United Nations Children’s’ Fund has installed some fabricated classrooms and distributed hygiene and baby kits among people in the earthquake-affected city of Khoy in collaboration with the ministries of education and health.

TEHRAN - Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to share their valuable experiences in the field of environment, especially in dealing with sand and dust storms.

TEHRAN - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred on September 8, 2023, in Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people at 23:11 local time. This earthquake damaged buildings in villages and towns around the epicenter - about 70 km from the historical city of Morocco - and caused significant human and economic losses.

For a couple of years, storks have been building nests on top of electricity poles and trees in Khoshinan, a village in the western province of Kermanshah.

TEHRAN- There are no reports of Pirola, or BA.2.86, in the country, the deputy health minister said on Saturday, adding that coronavirus tests are being performed at borders.

TEHRAN- Iran grabbed one gold medal and three silver medals at the 35th International Olympiad in Informatics, ranking seventh in the world among 91 countries.

TEHRAN – To tackle the rising issue of sand and dust storms (SDS), which affect over 150 countries across the world, coordinated global efforts are crucial, said AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director-General, and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa at the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms in Tehran.

TEHRAN – A businesslike, profit-based, and economic view has influenced the Western outlook on the issue of women.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Cresent Society is ready to assist Morocco in the ongoing relief operations following the powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the North African country late on Friday.

TEHRAN - Tehran is playing host to an international conference on combating sand and dust storms with representatives of more than 50 countries in attendance.