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Science and Technology

Clothes That Taste of Food

Imagine a day when you can eat your clothes as food – this dream which has come closer to reality, thanks to an Iranian professor at the Swedish University of Boras.

Iranian Dentist Holds Hands-On Course in Dubai World Congress

Behnam Shakibaie, an Iranian researcher and inventor specializing in oral surgery, delivered a speech and held a hands-on course on microsurgery in a conference recently held in Dubai, the UAE.

Iran, UK agree on academic coop.

Iran University of Medical Sciences and the University of Lancaster in United Kingdom agreed to begin scientific and technical cooperation.

Iranian Inventor Makes Robot for Deep Wells

Morteza Shirmohammadi is a young inventor who has received several top awards, registering 22 inventions. The 35-year-old inventor has invented a robot for forge welding and pipe cutting. Now, Shirmohammadi is involved in research to generate renewable energy. In an interview with Iran Daily, Shirmohammadi spoke about his inventions. Excerpts follow:

High-speed train technology in Iran to be explored

Iran is going to hold a gathering to explore dimensions of high-speed train technology in the country.

Iran, Hungary urge implementation of cultural MoUs

In a Mon. meeting between Hungarian minister of Human Capacities and Iranian ambassador to Budapest, the two sides stressed the need for expansion of scientific and cultural cooperation.

World’s largest neurosurgical hospital to be launched in Tehran

Iranian official announced the launch of the world's largest neurosurgical hospital in Tehran by the end of Iranian Persian year, on March 20, 2017.

Iran Makes Recombinant Factor VIII Drug

Iran has produced a recombinant factor VIII drug, and hopes to mass-produce the medicine in the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 20, 2016.

Cultural, Scientific Ties Best Kind of Relationships: Afghan Official

Cultural, scientific and academic relations are the best kind of relationships, and can create unbreakable links between the peoples of Iran and Afghanistan, said the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Afghan government here Wednesday.

Iranian Scientist’s Biosensor Makes Development in Cancer Diagnosis

Iranian scientist Nima Sharifi, along with his colleagues at Case Western Reserve University, has opened the door for a new detection method that could allow doctors to diagnose patients with certain cancers far earlier than possible today. The researchers have developed an optical sensor that they claim is one million times more sensitive than the best currently available.

Microsoft’s Ex-Manager Finds Iranian Students More Talented than Americans

Rouhollah Rahmani, the US-born Iranian computer scientist who worked for such giant technology brands as Microsoft and Amazon for several years, has returned to...

Iranian Manager at Microsoft, Amazon Comes Back to Rebuild Motherland

Rouhollah Rahmani is an Iranian computer scientist who has worked as a program manager in Microsoft and Amazon. An interview with Rahmani on his great experiences in these companies would be an interesting piece for all those people who wish to realize their dreams.

ICT Minister Posts on Instagram, Defends New Social Media

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Updates his own Instagram Page, Defending the New Generation of Social Media

The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information

The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information

Iran joins world aerospace market in post sanctions era

Joining world aerospace market in post sanctions period is a great achievement for Iran due to positive interactions with world nations, said deputy telecom and information technology minister for innovation and technological affairs on Wednesday.

Prof Samii awarded Serbian Medal of Merit

Distinguished German-Iranian neurosurgeon and medical scientist, Professor Majid Samii was awarded the Serbian national Medal of Merit, called the Golden Medal of Merit, by Serbian President, Tomislav Nikolić.

Antibacterial nanocomposites designed for food packaging

Iranian researchers produced antibacterial nanocomposite samples that have applications in foodstuff packaging, INIC reports.

Iran, only developing country producing rare bloods systematically

Head of Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization's Immune-Hematology Laboratory said Sunday that 22 advanced world countries have national rare blood production programs, but Iran is the only developing country with such a program.

New determination to end US monopoly of the Internet

Many Western countries participating in the Wuzhen summit stressed the need for serious confrontation with cybercrimes and cyber-terrorism, the Iranian communications minister said.

Ali Akbar Salehi on Nature’s “Ten people who mattered this year” list

Salehi is described as fiercely loyal to his country, but also a voice of reason to whom negotiators could appeal in times of crisis.

Iranian professor wins OPCW Award

Mahdi Balali-Mood, a ceaseless educator on the medical aspects of chemical weapons, has been awarded the second annual Hague Award of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Iranian researchers build fully automatic VTOL drone

The Iranian-built drone doesn’t need any runway for taking off and landing, and can continue flight even after one of its engines is damaged.

Iranian VP in Hungary to attend World Science Forum

Iran's vice-president for science and technology is scheduled to deliver a speech in the World Science Forum (WSF) which focuses this year on the enabling power of science.

Meteorite found in Iran desert unveiled (PHOTOS)

The meteorite which weighs 17 kg was discovered during a desert expedition in 2013.

Q&A: Iran’s top science official strives for a Silicon Valley spirit

Iran seeks to be the superpower of science and technology in the region and stand atop the Islamic world, said Sorena Sattari.

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