Science and Technology in Iran

‘Europe Backtracks on Promise to Launch Mesbah Satellite’

Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi says the Islamic Republic should not wait for other states to launch Mesbah communication satellite, adding the Europeans have backtracked on their promise to launch the satellite.

Iran Exports Nano-Antibacterial Towel to Iraq, Canada

Two Iranian knowledge-based firms have managed to produce and export Nano-Antibacterial towels to Iraq and Canada.

Iranian University to Launch its Own Satellite

Iran’s Amirkabir University of Technology is going to launch its satellite to the orbit as soon as possible.

Iran Produces Nano Gold Bars for Medical Use

Iranian scientists have managed to produce the first nano gold bars with medical use in the Middle East.

Communication Balloons to be Launched Across Iran

Emergency communication balloons will be launched in various Iranian provinces within the next year, said the director of Space Transportation Research Institute.

FIFA Surprised By Iranian Inventor’s VAR

An Iranian inventor has successfully tested a home-grown Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, creating hope that endless quarrels over human errors in refereeing Iranian football could be ended.

Iran Acquires Knowledge of Sending Space Cargo to Orbit

President of Iran's Space Research Centre Hossein Samimi says the Islamic Republic has established a new system to send space cargos to the orbit.

Why Is It So Crucial to Protect Our Tendons?

A tendon or sinew is a tough and dense band at the end of muscle tissue, made of fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to a bone and is capable of withstanding tension. So, we owe our body’s movement to the tendons.

Blood Donation Cuts Odds of Contracting Diseases

Donating blood is not only beneficial for the receiver, but can contribute to the donor’s health, too, as studies show a regular blood donor is less prone to contracting lung, colon, stomach, liver and larynx cancers.

Cord Blood Banking May Save You from Future Diseases

Umbilical cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells which can highly contribute to the revival process of blood and immune systems of body, and can help save the person from future diseases if stored in special blood banks.

Dental Implant Vital Surgery for Oral Health

Implant, an artificial tooth made of biotechnological materials in natural tooth size, is vital for those who want to maintain their oral health and restore the beauty of their smile.

Implant Technology; Efficient Method for Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic implants are widely used nowadays in bone repair surgeries, with plans underway to develop more durable materials to make such implants.

Heart Valve Replacement Gives New Birth to Dying Patients

The replacement of heart valves, as one of the most vital body organs and key parts of the circulatory system, is among the most critical surgeries in the world.

New Bio-Implants Getting under Patients’ Skins

Bio-implant technology is a new method for repairing and treating wounds and lesions in various parts of the body, using living tissues of biological origin that can be adapted to the human body and other organisms.

Birthmark; Harmless Disorder That Can Be Cured

Birthmarks are vascular diseases in the skin usually developed during infancy and fetal age. The skin disorder comes either due to the density of pigments or intertwining of two or more veins in one specific area of the skin.

Arthritis; Most Prevalent Pain in World

Osteoarthritis is among the most common diseases of the 21st century. The disorder may come by age, inheritance, heavy crash or other diseases.

Iran Uses Nanotechnology for Wastewater Treatment

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to use nanotechnology to treat industrial wastewater.

Research Must Resolve Community’s Problems: Iran VP

Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says a research study must be conducted with the aim of producing technologies that solve community problems.

Why Diabetic Patients Must Take All Skin Cuts Seriously

Doctors say those diagnosed with diabetes should not ignore any skin cuts, even if it is small and superficial. But is it necessary to pay so much attention?

Stem Cells Used to Make Skin Young Again

An Iranian company has devised a method whereby stem cells are used for skin rejuvenation and repairing damaged skin.

Iran VP in South Africa to Boost Scientific Cooperation

A group of Iranian knowledge-based companies headed by the country’s Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari have headed to South Africa to develop their ties with their African counterparts.

Iran’s Kish Island Hosts RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2018

The 2nd edition of an international robotics competition, known as RoboCup Asia-Pacific, was recently held on Kish Island in southern Iran for two days.

Iran Develops Water-Repellent Nano-Paint

A group of Iranian researchers has developed water-repellent nano-paint which protects surfaces against erosion and destruction, and increases their lifespan.

‘Iran to Maintain Scientific Growth despite US Sanctions’

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says science and technology is thriving in Iran despite the US sanctions because it is backed by a strong will at the country’s top leadership.

Iran Pioneer of Stem Cell Technology in Middle East: VP

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have turned Iran into a regional forerunner in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicines.

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