Science and Technology in Iran

A group of Iranian researchers at the Faculty of Modern Technologies of the University of Science and Technology have built a new apparatus to convert air humidity into potable water.

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a home-grown robot that can be worn by the disabled people to help them move and walk.

A group of Iranian researchers has managed to produce livestock embryo in laboratory in order to get better results from cattle breeding and freezing them for use in the required conditions.

Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology says the devaluation of Iran’s national currency against the US dollar has made it quite profitable to export goods produced by Iranian knowledge-based firms.

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to launch an industrial production line for three high-risk pharmaceutical products that would have a great impact on drug prices.

A group of Iranian scientists has managed to produce DNA and RNA extraction kits to make the country self-sufficient in making such kits.

Iranian scientists have, through extensive studies, managed to prove that the cells developing the Alzheimer’s disease are the same as those contributing to bipolar disorder in human beings.

Storing blood samples is usually carried out with cutting-edge cooling technologies at very low temperatures. But a group of researchers have found a new way to store them for a longer time at higher temperatures by using silkworm cocoon.

Iranian researchers at Royan Institute have conducted an investigation to determine the proper and non-toxic density of eye drops made from amniotic membrane to repair corneal lesions.

Researchers at Amir Kabir University of Technology in Tehran have managed to design laser-based polymeric solar cells that can be installed on handbags.

An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a linear medical accelerator to expedite the treatment of cancer patients in Iran.

A group of researchers at a knowledge-based company have managed to produce a spray called “Migraine Cut” which can treat migraine headaches.

The head of Iran’s Space Research Centre says the country has acquired the technical knowledge of building radio-telescopes with the aim of monitoring radio waves of astronomical resources.

Scientists at an Iranian knowledge-based firm have managed to produce the country’s first hybrid solar panels used for domestic purpose.

Sarah Anyang Agbor, the Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union, says the AU is prepared to develop its mutual cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the field of science and technology.

A new method for treating malignant tumors has been developed by neurologists and spine surgeons of Iran’s Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

The Islamic Republic is now exporting biopharmaceuticals to 17 countries across the world thanks to the significant progress it has made over the past years.

A group of Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have succeeded in producing harmless edible colours using pomegranate peel.

An Iranian knowledge-based company has launched the pilot phase of producing an all-electric four-wheel motorcycle.

Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology says knowledge-based firms are playing a key role in changing the economic and cultural atmosphere of the country by exporting their products to various parts of the world.

The Iranian president has pledged that his government will invest greater efforts in supporting the growth of Iranian knowledge-based companies, saying the government will form stronger bonds with the firms and help them export their products.

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a new apparatus for exploration of copper, zinc, phosphate and gold mines.

Iran has managed to gain the knowhow to produce 10 new biotech drugs, said Mostafa Qanei, the head of Iran’s Biotechnology Development Department.

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of Iran have designed and built a bag that converts non-drinkable water into drinkable water.

Researchers at Isfahan University of Technology for the first time have designed and manufactured anti-cellulite clothes that could be recharged and give micro massage.