Science and Technology
Latest Science and Technology (Sci & Tech) News in Iran – Up-to-date coverage of developments in the fields of technology, computing, research and production in Iran, as it continues to progress in scientific endeavours.
Innotex 2024 hosts innovations and technologies
An exhibition is being held in Iran’s Pardis Science and Technology Park with the presence of 450 innovative and technological companies and 150 investors.
Mazandaran regional water co. completes largest solar power plant in northern Iran
The Mazandaran Regional Water Company has completed the installation of a solar power plant on the roofs of its office complex buildings in northern Iran, providing a sustainable energy source for the company.
Iranian engineer makes oil, gas pipeline leak detector, shatters US, British monopoly
An Iranian engineer has managed to manufacture a device that can detect and seal leakages in oil and gas pipelines in a new move to puncture the US-led sanctions imposed on Iran.
Iranian inventor awarded in Geneva inventions exhibition
An Iranian inventor has won a bronze medal in the 2024 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
The Leader: Iran’s defense sector example of turning sanctions into opportunity
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Islamic republic of Iran’s remarkable achievements in military equipment production attest to the fact that a “lively nation can turn sanctions into opportunities."
President Raisi: Iran to implement major electricity, water projects in 20 countries
President Ebrahim Raisi, who is on a trip to Sri Lanka to launch a hydropower complex, says Iran has plants to implement major electricity and water projects in 20 countries.
Rare surgery in Shiraz: Operation on fetus with heart disease in mother’s womb
Iranian surgeons have carried out a rare surgical operation on a fetus with a heart condition in the mother’s womb.
Iran produces unique pollinating module for drones
A group of researchers from the Tehran-based Sharif University of Technology have designed pollinating module that can be installed on all types of Iranian and foreign drones for use in gardens in a completely smart manner.
Iran’s atomic chief highlights strides on Nuclear Day
The director of Iran’s atomic energy organization, while praising the country’s nuclear achievements for peaceful purposes, says the country is adamant in taking bolder steps to facilitate the use of advancements in various spheres of daily life.
Official: Iran among few countries with isotope separation technology
Iran is on the list of the few countries that have acquired the indigenous knowledge and technology of separating isotopes at home by its scientists, the deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said.
Vice-president: Iran’s knowledge-based exports increase by 200%
Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy says the country’s exports of knowledge-based products have increased by 200% over the past year.
Homecoming in style: NASA’s “Cro-7” mission astronauts, including Jasmin Moghbeli, return to Earth
The astronauts of NASA's "Cro-7" mission, led by the Iranian-American astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, touched down after spending approximately 200 days away from the planet's surface.
Iranian scientist wins American Physical Society’s award
An Iranian graduate of Tehran's Sharif University of Technology has won the annual award of the America Physical Society (APS) for the year 2024.
Iran scorns US stance on Tehran-Moscow space interaction
Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani brushed aside the US’ objection to aerospace cooperation between Tehran and Moscow following the recent Iran satellite launching into space, using a Russian Syouz missile.
Iranian research institute wins GECF award in Algiers
Iran’s Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) has been granted the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)’s Award for Long-Term Commitment to Natural Gas in recognition of its contribution to the natural gas sector.
Iran successfully receives signal from groundbreaking Pars 1 satellite
In a remarkable achievement, Iran has received signals from its recently launched Pars 1 satellite, which was successfully placed into a 500 km orbit from Russia's Vostochny launch base using a Soyuz launcher.
Iran successfully launches Pars 1 satellite
Iran successfully launched a new domestically-built imaging and research satellite into space on Thursday and put it into orbit 500 kilometers above the earth.
Zero-gravity style: Iranian NASA astronaut’s hairdressing debut
In an unprecedented cosmic rendezvous, Iranian-born NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli showcased her hairdressing skills aboard the International Space Station.
VP announces 200-fold increase in number of Iranian knowledge-based companies
Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says the number of knowledge-based companies in the country has increased 200-fold since 2008.
Iranian VP says Iran manufactured world’s largest ozone reactor used in drinking water treatment
Iran has manufactured the world's largest ozone reactor that would generates ozone nanobubbles for drinking water treatment, Vice-President for Science and Technology Ruhollah Dehqani Firouzabadi has stated.
Iranian-made MS drug to hit the market soon
An Iranian academician says the country is currently mass-producing a drug for the multiple sclerosis (MS) disease.
Iran says receiving ‘perfect signals’ from newly-launched Mahda satellite
The Iranian deputy minister of communications technology says the Mahda satellite, successfully launched into orbit on Sunday, is in ‘perfect health’ and the link is not disrupted.
Iran unveils ambitious 5-Year plan to revolutionize cloud fertilization
Iran's Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, revealed a groundbreaking initiative involving the acquisition of Iranian knowledge-based companies specializing in cloud fertilization technology. This endeavor, set to unfold over a 5-year program, boasts entirely indigenous technology and a budget of less than 3 thousand billion tomans.
Iran sends 3 satellites into orbit simultaneously
Iran has launched three home-made satellites into orbit as the country moves full steam ahead with its space program.
Iran says E3 stance on satellite launching interventionist
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed as interventionist a reaction by three European states regarding the launching of home-made research satellite “Soraya” by Iran.