Science and Technology

Iranian Databases Target of Attacks Caused by Cisco Switch Flaw

A flaw in Cisco switches has allowed hackers to target critical infrastructure in many countries with cyberattacks including Iran.

Inspired by Plasco Tragedy, Scientists Build Firefighter Robot

A group of Iranian scientists have invented a robot that can extinguish fires of up to 1000 Celsius degrees while it is engulfed in flames.

“Use of Persian Language on Internet Sharply Increased”

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has congratulated the Iranian netizens on a boost in the share of Farsi contents on the Internet.

Will Iran Block Telegram Messaging App Forever?

While there are reports that a decision has been made by Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace to permanently ban the popular messaging app Telegram, the Council has kept denying such allegations.

“JCPOA Has Specified ‘Forbidden Scientific Area’ for Iran”

An Iranian official says the key disadvantage of the Iran nuclear deal is that it allows for “a scientific area that is off limits.”

Iran Produces New Herbal Drug for Migraine

After decades of extensive research, Iran has finally started the mass production of a new herbal drug named “Migraine Cut” for relieving migraine headaches.

Telegram Messaging App Back in Iran after Going Down

Telegram, the most popular messaging app in Iran, experienced some problems on Monday February 5, but the messenger is now back, relieving millions of its Iranian users.

Iran Designs Smart Shoes for Diabetic Patients

Iranian scientists have managed to design a unique type of smart shoes for changing the walking patterns of patients suffering from diabetes.

Iran, Hungary Ink MoUs on Research, Scientific Cooperation

Iran and Hungary have signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) on research, educational and scientific cooperation.

Embryo Donation Centre Opened in Iran

Iran’s Avicenna Fertility Clinic has established an embryo bank to ensure the safety of embryo donation and accelerate the process to help infertile Iranian couples.

Mobile App to Let Iranians Buy Car Fuel Online

A new car fueling system has been launched in Iran based on which the car owners order fuel using a mobile application and receive it wherever they are.

Iranian Student Develops Device to Treat Diabetic Wounds

An Iranian university student has developed an apparatus named “Kerato-Removal” used to treat and heal diabetic wounds.

Four Iranian Firms Attend Tokyo Nanotech Exhibition

Four Iranian nanotechnology firms showcased their achievements in the seventeenth edition of the world’s largest nanotechnology exhibition held in Japan earlier this week.

Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Not Recognized in Iran: Central Bank

The Central Bank of Iran says it has never recognized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as official currency within the boundaries of the Islamic Republic and conducts no transactions in them.

Iran to Promote Use of Locally-Developed Messaging Apps

An Iranian minister has highlighted the necessity of using locally-developed messengers, setting rules for using the cyberspace and making operating systems for children’s mobile phones.

“3 Iranian Satellites to Be Put into Orbit; Another One Ready for Launch”

Three Iranian-made satellites are waiting their turn to be put into orbit, and a fourth one is ready for launch, Iran’s ICT minister says.

Iran Unveils Indigenous Polymer Wound Care Dressing, Artificial Vessel

Iranian scientists have managed to produce an artificial vessel and a type of wound care dressing using polymeric materials.

“Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review”

The Science and Technology Department of the Iranian President's Office has released a book to review Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology during the past year.

These Unique Nano Buildings Can Protect You during Earthquake

An Iranian expert has been the first inventor in the world to develop quake-resistant easy-to-erect buildings made of light, inexpensive nano-materials.

Telegram Officially Unblocked in Iran

The Iranian government has removed the temporary restrictions it had imposed on people’s access to Telegram messaging app in order to prevent the escalation of violence amid the recent unrest.

New Method Devised in Iran for Cornea Transplant Operation

Iranian researchers have developed a new method to speed up tissue recovery in cornea transplant operations.

Iran Collects Genetic Data of People from 8 Races

As part of a major project named “Iranome”, researchers have been collecting the genetic data of Iranian people from various races and ethnic groups in order to prevent, diagnose and treat genetic diseases.

11-Year-Old Car Designer Makes Headlines in Iran

An eleven-year-old boy with innovative ideas in car design and aerospace has hit the headlines in Iran after receiving invitations to work for world giants and teach at several universities.

Instagram Unblocked in Iran after End of Unrest

The Iranian government has lifted the temporary restrictions it had imposed on people’s access to Instagram in order to prevent the escalation of violence amid the recent unrest.

Telegram in Dilemma over Keeping One Channel or 40 Million Users

Iran has imposed “temporary” restrictions on the extremely popular messaging app Telegram after the messenger refused to block a channel that promotes violence and riot in the Islamic Republic. But is Telegram ready to lose millions of its users?

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