Science and Technology

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.

Iran makes multi-phase pumps for oil sector with 40 times more profitability

Knowledge-based companies in Iran have made a multi-phase pump for the oil sector which is 40 times more profitable than the older versions, the Iranian vice president says.

Iranian satellite successfully sends first signal to earth

The newly-launched Soraya satellite operated by the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has successfully sent its first signal to the earth.

Iran launches Soraya satellite into orbit 750 km above earth

Iran on Saturday successfully placed a satellite into orbit at a distance of 750 km from the earth by Qaim 100 satellite carrier, the country’s minister of communications technology announced.

Cutting-edge glass greenhouse, pioneering agricultural innovation opened in Iran’s Zanjan

In a momentous ceremony graced by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the unveiling of Zanjan's latest marvel took place on this Saturday evening.

Iran-Manufactured exhibition transitions focus to industry, offers tax credit incentive

The 11th edition of the renowned Iran-Manufactured Exhibition took a pivotal turn this year, aligning its focus towards the industrial landscape.

Iranian president urges support for knowledge-based companies

In a gathering focused on steering technological advancements and fostering knowledge-based productions, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi praised the efforts in implementing laws supporting such endeavors.

Iranian researchers develop home-grown version of infra-red motion sensors

A domestically-developed version of infra-red motion sensors has been designed and produced in Iran for the first time by local researchers.

Treatment of cancer patients using novel nuclear techniques 

For the first time in Iran, patients with advanced cancer resistant to treatment have been treated in Bushehr Nuclear Medicine Center using AlphaZa radiopharmaceutical, which is a new targeted radionuclide treatment technique.

Iran successfully launches bio-capsule as part of plans to send man into space

Iran has successfully sent into space its latest bio-capsule on a home-grown launcher in line with plans to revive different sectors of the country’s space industry and stabilize the knowhow acquired in the bio-space domain.

Major Iranian petchem company, 2 local knowledge-based firms sign contracts worth $20mn

The Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company headquartered in the city of Mahshahr in southern Iranian Khuzestan Province has signed contracts worth $20 million with two domestic knowledge-based firms for the further development of the giant company.

Iran forms AI Strategic Council

Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy announced the formation of the Artificial Intelligence Strategic Council following the President's directive.

Iran has solar panel production plant in Yazd

Iran has its first and largest factory for the production of photovoltaic panels in the central province of Yazd.

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