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.
Iran to launch new national search engine: Minister
The minister of communications has said that Iran will launch a new national search engine in the near future to secure its cyberspace.
A robotic companion to ease the loneliness of the elderly
Iranian associate professor Dr. Farshid Amirabdollahian has coordinated ACCOMPANY project to build service robots to help the elderly with an independent life.
Iranian scientists enter new stage in space science: President Rouhani
The government is determined to continue the path toward national progress, said President Rouhani, vowing that in a few years Iran’s space needs will be fully fulfilled by domestic technology.
Iran busts Facebook band involved in criminal acts
The Internet group had a mission to spread corruption, change the Iranian lifestyle and target the families across the country.
Iran must continue nanotechnology progress
The Islamic Revolution Leader has stressed that political motivations should not affect what Iran is doing in scientific and research arenas.
Iranian game Search for Happiness designed for the deaf
The Iranian-developed computer game aimed at educating gamers on morality is intended for the hearing-impaired.
Iran obtains queen bee artificial insemination expertise as world’s 3rd country
The method boosts honey production by 60 percent, keeps the hives clean and creates fewer baby bees. It also promotes resistance of the bees against the diseases.
Mountaineering stick with piezoelectric generator; technology at the disposal of climbers
The stick is designed to help mountaineers produce the energy they need for heating, cooking, heating up food, charging batteries and so on.
Iranian game Rush for Glory hailed overseas
Rush for Glory is a challenging and rewarding 3D Tower Defense Game in which players defend their base against an alien invasion.
Onepetro picks Iranian paper on gas as highly-cited
A paper by an Iranian scientist at Amir Kabir Poly Technique University, Ehsan Khamehchi, has been selected as a highly-cited paper by Onepetro database.
Iran has built seven advanced laser systems for medical uses
Iran says experts at the Atomic Energy Organization have built seven new state-of-the-art laser systems to be used in medical procedures.
Iran ranks first among Islamic states on invention registration
A report presented in a meeting of Islamic ministers of educations in Morocco, shows that Iran ranks first among 57 Islamic countries in terms of science and research.
Iranian professor joins US National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Khoshnevis who is a Sharif Poly Technique University graduate, is well-known worldwide for his newly-developed three-dimensional building printing system.
Iran becomes the ninth member of an exclusive club of nations tapping geothermal energy
Almost a dozen areas across Iran are suitable for generation of geothermal energy.
Iranian scientific achievements unveiled during National Research Week
Over 350 Iranian research centers from different science and technology parks and knowledge-based firms presented their latest achievements in a Tehran exhibition.
Iran builds resistant nano-composite for railroads
The product can be used as an insulated composite in railroad and also in missiles and spacecraft which need high resistance in harsh weather conditions.
Tehran electric motorbike show; a prelude to eco-friendly bikes
Tehran Municipality held an exhibition of motorbikes, the first step in broader plans to help the capital breathe cleaner air.
Iranian engineers build electronic body parts
These parts can be used in the production of implantable parts, smart dressings and even sensors used in the food industry.
Iran makes electronic artificial hand
Locally-made artificial hands would cost one fourth of the German-made models on the market.
Iran to launch satellite into space in two months
'Sharif Sat' built by Iranian experts at Sharif Poly Technique University along with locally-made satellites of Fajr (Dawn) and Tadbir (Wisdom) are poised to be put into space.
Iranian programmers develop an app to help tune Iranian instruments
Iranian programmers have developed a tuning application – Kook Yar – for six musical instruments.
Iranian scientist develops drug for treatment-resistant leukemia
The newly-developed drug can help a high percentage of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia who have developed resistance to available medication.
Iranian physicist wins German Alexander Von Humboldt fellowship
Dr. Jafari is mainly working on condensed matter, and his research focuses on investigating the electronic structures of advanced materials and strong and irregular electronic systems.
Iran indigenizes flight simulator technology
Iran says it has indigenized flight simulator technology and has acquired the knowhow to build unmanned helicopters.
Iranian mobile games popular among gamers
Fighting Cocks, Granny & the Grim Reaper, and Lazy Balls, Iranian-adapted mobile game hits, have been downloaded as many as 450,000 times in only three months.
