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 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.
First e-confab on environment, agroecosystem to be held in December
Tehran to host an e-conference on the environment and agricultural ecosystem later this year.
Aftabe, an Iranian app downloaded 1.5 million times and counting
Iranian software engineers develop a popular app with a very strange name.
Ironically, Iran sanctions result in a roaring $2 billion trade in apps!
Stores fill the app void left by Google and Apple on the Iranian cell phone market.
Iranian scientists build biological nano-sensor for early cancer diagnosis
The new cancer-diagnosis sensor developed by Haniyeh Fayazfar is simple, inexpensive and highly sensitive.
Iranian researcher uses ear for identification at airports, border crossings
Mina Shahriari says the new ear identification technique is precise and easy to use.
Iranian scientist’s graphite sponge converts solar energy into steam
An Iranian researcher at MIT develops an inexpensive material which can be used in desalination, hygiene systems, and sterilization.
Iran develops smart surgical drill
Iranian researcher Peyman Dehqani develops a smart surgical drill that helps prevent the side-effects of knee and hip joint replacement surgeries.
