Anzali wetland, Iran"s "ecological gem," may dry up by 2060
As climate change progresses, the world's wetlands are disappearing, more quickly in some places than others. Iran has the second-fastest rate of wetland loss (after Greece), having lost 14% of its wetland area between 2010 and 2020......»»
Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas
Wildfires present complex socio-economic and ecological challenges, as they devastate vegetation, endanger communities, and cause extensive environmental, wildlife, and human health impacts. These consequences include severe air pollution and soaring.....»»
Multiple processes shape plant ecological uniqueness in Northeast China"s forests
In a study published in Journal of Biogeography, scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shed light on understanding the driving mechanisms of the uniqueness of plant species composition in different l.....»»
Kurdish uprisings have led to new ways for communities to claim Kurdish identity, study shows
Kurdish uprisings have become a way for people to assert their identity and challenge their historical and structural erasure in modern Iran, a new study shows......»»
Invasive plant time bombs: A hidden ecological threat
Invasive plants can stay dormant for decades or even centuries after they have been introduced into an environment before rapidly expanding and wreaking ecological havoc, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis......»»
Comparable net radiation between the high-elevation Tibetan Plateau and the low-elevation Yangtze River region: Study
Land–atmosphere interactions play a crucial role in shaping Earth's climate system, profoundly influencing weather patterns, climate variables, and ecological processes. Despite being located at similar latitudes, the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and Yangt.....»»
Revolutionizing urban landscapes: The eco-metropolis model
The concept of the metropolitan area is pivotal in studying innovation economics and ecological conservation. Recent scholarly perspectives challenge the traditional view of urban development as merely spatial expansion. Instead, they highlight the r.....»»
Scientists get dung beetles to collect DNA samples for biodiversity studies
Researchers are sequencing the DNA of wildlife using dung beetle stomach contents. Enlarge / The Manu area of Peru contains a number of ecological zones. (credit: Corey Spruit / Wikimedia Commons) Peru’s Manu Biosphere.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store thefts in New York, California, Las Vegas
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Apple Store kicks out a reporter, a tech company exec stole and sold MacBooks, and details of an iPhone scam in Iran.The Apple Store in Nanuet The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of.....»»
World resource extraction could surge 60% by 2060, UN warns
Extraction of Earth's natural resources could surge 60 percent by 2060, imperiling climate goals and economic prosperity, the UN said Friday, calling for dramatic changes in energy, food, transport and housing......»»
Identification of priority areas is essential to ecosystem conservation and restoration: Study
Establishing an integrated ecological security pattern (ESP) is an effective way to achieve higher and more comprehensive ecological goals in the future......»»
How nitrogen has been underestimated in lake ecosystems
An ecological imbalance in a lake can usually be attributed to increased nutrient inputs. This results in increased phytoplankton growth, oxygen deficiency, toxic cyanobacterial blooms and fish deaths. Until now, controls in lake management have focu.....»»
Celebrity-backed iPhone scam reportedly netted fraudster $35M
An iPhone scam carried out in Iran has reportedly generated around $35M, after celebrities were hired to promote the fake deal. It was made possible because Apple isn’t allowed to sell iPhones in the country. The man alleged to be behind the sca.....»»
Iranian celebrities caught up in $35 million iPhone scam
Thousands of Iranians have been scammed out of a total of $35 million in a con offering half-price iPhonea, backed by celebrity endorsement.Apple's iPhone 15 is highly sought-after in IranApple does not do business in Iran itself, following US sancti.....»»
Iran outlaws "unauthorized" VPN usage
The new ban adds to existing high censorship levels online that make the use of Iran VPNs vital to access the open internet. Here is what's at stake for citizens......»»
Anzali wetland, Iran"s "ecological gem," may dry up by 2060
As climate change progresses, the world's wetlands are disappearing, more quickly in some places than others. Iran has the second-fastest rate of wetland loss (after Greece), having lost 14% of its wetland area between 2010 and 2020......»»
Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060—and making mining "greener" won"t stop the damage
The United Nations' flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN's International Resource Panel, it highlights how global consumption of raw materials, having increased four-.....»»
Earthquake fatality measure offers new way to estimate impact on countries
A new measure that compares earthquake-related fatalities to a country's population size concludes that Ecuador, Lebanon, Haiti, Turkmenistan, Iran and Portugal have experienced the greatest impact from fatalities in the past five centuries......»»
The U.S. Tops the Manga Piracy Chart, While Iran Leads in Music Piracy
Piracy continued to rise globally in 2023 across all content categories. The largest relative increase was visible in the music and software categories, which saw double-digit growth. In the publishing category, manga comics dominate with the United.....»»
Meta Removes Instagram and Facebook Accounts for Iran’s Leader
Meta has removed accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after criticism over his support for Hamas. (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf.....»»
Indiana wetlands bill garners praise, criticism as it heads to governor"s desk
Supporters of wetland legislation approved 6 Feb. by the Indiana legislature say the regulations are fair to residents, property owners, agriculture and developers while those against it say the state has already weakened wetland protections and this.....»»