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.
Iranian scientists and universities among the world’s top one percent
A science ministry official has said that as many as 170 Iranian scientists are among the world’s highly-cited researchers.
Iranian researchers crafting driverless cars ‘gradually morphing into robots’
An automated car will temporarily take over from a distracted driver, and pull over and park or head home if someone is unfit to drive, the researcher working on the project predicted.
Leader calls for active, effective presence in cyberspace
We should shed our passivity in cyberspace by tapping into the potential of young talents and taking wise measures, Ayatollah Khamenei noted.
New observatory aims to put Iranian astronomy on the map
When completed in four or five years, INO could be the best general-purpose telescope for thousands of kilometers, says an international scientist.
Iran calls for international scientific collaboration: Minister
Scientific cooperation among countries is most effective through establishing direct contacts among scientists rather than through government-driven agreements, said the science minister.
An Iranian scientist with a UNESCO award under her belt
Along with honoring family obligations Iranian women can pursue their ambitions, be active on the social scene and climb up the scientific ladder, said Professor Soodabeh Davaran.
Iran’s VP, Russian minister of industry meet in Moscow
Iran and Russia are to ink about 10 cooperation agreements, said Sorena Sattari, who is on a visit to Moscow.
Tabriz to host int’l seminar on e-marketing, tourism on September 1
Among other things, website optimization, Internet marketing and branding through social networks will come up for discussion at the conference.
Iranian scientists clone endangered wild ram
Maral, the cloned ram, is in perfect health and is being kept in Royan Research Center’s farm, said the head of the Isfahan-based Royan Biomedicine and Stem Cells Institute.
Meet Iran’s next Bill Gates: a dropout-medical student
With a company in Turkey already established under his name and a new office in Tehran, the third-year college drop-out has made a name for himself.
Iran’s first manned spacecraft unveiled (PHOTOS)
Prior to the manned mission, two dummies and a monkey will be launched into space as part of an experimental project.
Iranian, Austrian officials review technological cooperation
Addressing a closing ceremony of the two-day Iran-EU conference dedicated to “EU-Iran – Post Sanctions Era” in Vienna, Sattari elaborated on developing markets in Iran.
Iranian invention helps disabled people type with eyes
The system processes electronic signals of the eye. When the individual is in front of the keyboard and wears the headband, the system starts processing electronic signals of the eye.
Iranian scientists create world’s first hybrid heart valve
Two Iranian scientists have used a metal alloy to successfully develop the first hybrid tissue-engineered heart valve, which can replace the current valves thanks to its durability.
A Burning Candle, a Hot Bath; Connect the Dots
An Iranian inventor has replicated the boiler of Sheikh Bahai’s Bath to unravel the secret of the historical bath.
Iran’s IVF baby mothers her own babies
Iran has taken big steps toward treating infertility and exploiting external fertilization to help childless families realize their dream of having a baby.
Time has come for the East to grow scientifically
Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Iran is the birthplace of the Islamic civilization and that it is now the turn of people in the East to help with the development of science.
Tehran mathematics gathering (PHOTOS)
Photos of a fourth Meeting on Contemporary Mathematics in Tehran where French mathematician and a Fields award winner answered questions by Iranian university students.
Tap into the virtual world and expand it: Senior cleric
Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.
Professor Samii honored with China Shenzhen citizenship
A hospital in Shenzhen, China has been named after world-class Iranian neurosurgeon Majid Samii, who also has been offered the citizenship of the Chinese city.
Makran Robotic Team wins gold, silver medals in Switzerland Invention Contests
Makran, a robotic team from Sistan and Baluchistan Province, has won gold and silver medals at the 43rd Switzerland International Invention Contests.
Remote diagnosis of disease via smart phones
The new application is capable of accurately detecting pathogens from plasma and the results can be transmitted to anywhere throughout the world.
Nanotechnology tapped to produce strong aluminum alloy
Production of alloys with high strength and reduction in production costs and energy consumption are some of the advantages of the new method.
Kharazmi International Award announces winners
President Rouhani presented the awards to national and international researchers at the 28th Kharazmi International Award.
Iran says ready to cooperate with Google
Iran said on Sunday that it is ready to cooperate with Google to facilitate its services in the Persian Gulf region.
