Scientists Produce Efficient Nanocatalysts for Methane Partial Oxidation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers from Tarbiat Modarres University and Research Institute of Petroleum Industry acquired the technical know-how for the process of dry combination conversion and methane partial oxidation by synthesizing perovskite nanocatalysts through sol-gel method. ( 12:40:21 - 2012/11/11)

Feel-Good Hormone Helps Jog Memory
TEHRAN (FNA)- The feel-good hormone dopamine improves long-term memory. This is the finding of a team led by Emrah Duzel, neuroscientist at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the University of Magdeburg. ( 11:03:27 - 2012/11/11)

Possible Building Blocks of Primitive Life
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists believe that prior to the advent of DNA as Earth's primary genetic material, early forms of life used RNA to encode genetic instructions. What sort of genetic molecules did life rely on before RNA? ( 10:49:56 - 2012/11/11)

Iranian, Iraqi Universities to Conduct Joint Academic Projects
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Khoramshahr Marine Science and Technology University and Iraq's Basra University of Marine Sciences announced plans to increase mutual cooperation in different academic and research fields. ( 15:31:25 - 2012/11/10)

Iran's Nanotechnology Capabilities Displayed in Russia Open Innovations Expo 2012
TEHRAN (FNA)- Representatives of Iran's industrial and technological sectors displayed their activities and achievements in the field of nanotechnology in Russia Open Innovations Expo 2012, which was held at the venue of Moscow Innovations International Expo from October 31 to November 3, 2012. ( 14:06:45 - 2012/11/10)

Fairy-Wren Babies Need Password for Food
TEHRAN (FNA)- It's always a good idea to listen to your mother, but that goes double for baby fairy-wrens even before they are hatched. ( 10:39:33 - 2012/11/10)

Comet Collisions Explain Stellar Mystery
TEHRAN (FNA)- Every six seconds, for millions of years, comets have been colliding with one another near a star in the constellation Cetus called 49 CETI, which is visible to the naked eye. ( 10:26:31 - 2012/11/10)

Exercise May Help Reduce Cancer Risk in Women
TEHRAN (FNA)- Experts say that while physical activity is necessary for both men and women, there are gender-specific benefits that women need to be active. ( 14:49:55 - 2012/11/09)

Child Care Providers Part of Solution to Childhood Obesity
TEHRAN (FNA)- A new study highlights how child care providers can be part of the solution to childhood obesity. ( 14:24:46 - 2012/11/09)

Iranian Scientists Remove 90% of Arsenic from Polluted Waters
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers from Bu-Ali Sina University, Yazd University and Hamedan University of Medical Sciences succeeded in removing arsenic from polluted waters by using calcium peroxide nanoparticles. ( 12:23:17 - 2012/11/08)

Caffeine Improves Recognition of Positive Words
TEHRAN (FNA)- Caffeine perks up most coffee-lovers, but a new study shows a small dose of caffeine also increases their speed and accuracy for recognizing words with positive connotation. ( 12:20:04 - 2012/11/08)

Reducing Patient Radiation Exposure Up to 90 Percent
TEHRAN (FNA)- A medical imaging facility implemented a successful radiation dose reduction program, reducing radiation exposure by up to 90 percent in some patients. ( 12:18:21 - 2012/11/08)

Losing Weight, Especially in Belly, Improves Sleep Quality
TEHRAN (FNA)- Weight loss, whether it's from dietary changes alone or from diet combined with exercise, can help improve the quality of sleep among people who are overweight or obese, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers. ( 10:15:31 - 2012/11/07)

Signs of Aging May Predict Heart Disease
TEHRAN (FNA)- If you look old, your heart may feel old, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012. ( 10:14:44 - 2012/11/07)