Iranian Scientists

Minimally invasive spine surgeries are conducted with 90% success in Iran thanks to the development of a new method.

Iranian researchers have developed a method to purify water naturally by removing its nitrate using the very same bacteria that exist in water.

A group of Iranian researchers has designed a nanotechnology-based system that can prevent the development or progression of the nervous system diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

A group of Iranian researchers has developed water-repellent nano-paint which protects surfaces against erosion and destruction, and increases their lifespan.

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says science and technology is thriving in Iran despite the US sanctions because it is backed by a strong will at the country’s top leadership.

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have turned Iran into a regional forerunner in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicines.

Iran’s health ministry says the country has managed to quadruple the number of its HIV rapid testing centres from 2,000 in 2017 to 8,200 in 2018.

A group of Iranian researchers has used the resin of wild pistachio tree to produce edible chewing gums that enhance memory and treat digestive diseases.

The Iranian capital of Tehran recently hosted an international competition, where 154 young researchers and students from several Muslim countries offered their plans and solutions to deal with water and environmental problems.

Sunlight is one of the charms of nature, but a sharp increase or decrease in the rate of receiving it may result in consequences. Sunburn is one of the worst repercussions of excessive exposure to sunlight.

A group of researchers have used seaweed to produce biopolymer wound healers which can heal lesions, diabetic wounds, cuts and ulcers of superficial skin trauma.

Endless Blue is an exhibition by an Iranian painter who has used chemical compounds and polymer to project his ideas on the minds of the visitors.

Iran emerged as the winner of the 12th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2018) in the Chinese capital of Beijing.

The city of Shiraz in southern Iran is hosting the annual meeting of the Islamic, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), where the secretaries of member states’ national commissions discuss broader cooperation in science and technology.

An Iranian scientist has managed to produce an anti-cancer drug whose scarcity, caused by the US sanctions, had created problems for the country in the recent months.

Archaeological excavations in a site in Western Iran show the area had been jointly used by the Neanderthals (primary humans) and Homo sapiens (wise humans), and they probably have married together.

Iran says the UNESCO’s Executive Board has named March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics in honour of late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani, who died in 2017.

An Iranian researcher has managed to develop a robot that makes pottery and prints various designs on it.

A group of Iranian researchers have developed the knowhow to produce biodiesel out of chicken fat.

Iranian scientists have in recent years made great progress in molecular genetics, especially in extraction of DNA, minimizing the time of costly laboratory tests and paving the way for further diagnoses.

A group of Iranian researchers has developed the technology to produce high-quality filters to increase the efficiency of production in different industries.

The “Challenges of Nanotechnology” booth was one of the most important parts of the Nanotechnology Exhibition, which was recently held in Tehran.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has vowed that Iran will emerge victorious from a media war waged by adversaries, which has been intensified in recent months as the US hardens its line on Iran.

A graywater purification device, which is made based on nanostructured ceramic membranes, was recently unveiled in a nanotechnology exhibition in Tehran.

Catalysts, which are widely used in oil, petrochemical, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, are among the most important and strategic requirements for a country’s industrial development.