Science and Technology

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.

A distorted Koranic application appears in Apple and Samsung app stores

A distorted Koranic application in the app stores of Apple and Samsung draws Muslim anger.

A research chair is to be set up in memory of late Mina Izadyar

At Dr. Mina Izadyar Scientific Festival, efforts of a number of Zoroastrian elites have been appreciated.

Iran develops first nano air freshener

An Iranian researcher develops a multi-function air freshener, which among other things, disinfects surfaces.

Iran’s share of global science production at 1.53%

A deputy health minister says that increasing the research budget and research-based manpower could help boost Iran’s research products.

3rd-generation Iranian android to be unveiled

Sporting various capabilities, the third generation of Iranian android Surena is to be unveiled in the upcoming months.

Iranian research involving DNA

A look at how Iranian scientists have contributed to global research involving DNA.

Iran more progressive than neighbors in aerospace industry

Vice-President Mohammad Shariatmadari says he is glad to see Iran is playing a pioneering role in aerospace advancements among neighboring states.

Iran to launch 4 satellites into space soon: ISA official

Iran plans to launch four new satellites with domestically-designed carriers into the space in the near future, the deputy director of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says.

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