TEHRAN (ANA)- We could be producing concrete that's 30 percent stronger by processing and adding charred coffee grounds to the mix, researchers at RMIT University in Australia discovered.

TEHRAN (ANA)- New research by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory identified a new chemistry approach that could remove micropollutants from the environment.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Superabsorbers become liquid under UV light after they have taken up sufficient water and then, they can be reused, an international team of researchers found.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the year before, the International Energy Agency said, predicting booming growth in the next five years.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Eco-friendly cushioning foam, made by scientists of the American Chemical Society, from recycled cardboard offers a stronger, more insulating alternative to traditional packaging materials, presenting a sustainable solution for the shipping industry.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Microplastics, tiny fragments of plastic debris, have become ubiquitous in our environment, lurking in everything from polar ice to bottled water and scientists have discovered a world of nanoplastics, even smaller plastic particles that pose potentially even greater risks.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iron oxide particles trap estrogen hormones, possibly limiting harm to aquatic life, scientists at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg reported.

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian cardboard manufacturing company makes most of its products by using recycled paper and cardboard and treats over 95% of consumed water.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Air pollution is currently the most important environmental health risk factor in Europe, the European Union (EU) environment agency warned in a report.

TEHRAN (ANA)- When scientists from the University of Gothenburg examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals.