Scientific Progress
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Researchers unravel molecular basis of Perlman syndrome
EHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian researcher Mehdi Pirouz and his colleagues at Harvard Medical School in Boston have recently discovered that dysfunctional RNA molecules in cells is associated with Perlman syndrome and Wilms tumor.
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Iranian researchers optimize fuel cells
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) have developed a kind of nano membrane that considerably improves the performance of direct-methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
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Iranian researchers develop ‘smart’ color system
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) have developed a smart color system that changes the surface color when an outside stimulus is applied.
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Leader:
Mere scientific progress ‘insufficient for nation’s salvation’
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution has recommended elites and academia to embrace spiritual values and ideals of the Revolution to provide enduring happiness to the nation.
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Iranian device converts digital data into Braille
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Iranian researchers have built a device that converts digital data into Braille so that the visually impaired can have easier access to them.
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High-ranking Austrian academic delegation due in Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A high-ranking academic delegation from Austria including the head of Austrian Agency for International Cooperation will visit Iran in near future, Iranian Deputy Minister of Science Hossein Salar Amoli said Sun.
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Iran to host 2nd Intl. Contest on Research Tech. & Innovation
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The 2nd International Competition on “Research Technology & Innovation in The Eyes of Photographers, Cartoonists & Filmmakers” will be held in Tehran in January, 2017.
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Researchers apply graphene oxide in production of fuel cells
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian researchers have synthesized a membrane by using graphene oxide and creating a nanocomposite from a natural polymer which has application as an electrically conductive membrane for producing fuel cells.
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Researchers build microwave amps applicable in defense
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian researchers have designed and developed a microwave power device and amplifier for radars and communication systems.
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Iran ranks 6th in nanoscience production
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran has been placed 6th in the latest rankings of production of nanoscience in various countries published in Dec. 2016, founder of Islamic World Science Citation Database (ISC) said Sat.
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Iran, Italy to expand biotech. coop.
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Italy have agreed to develop innovation cooperation in the field of biotechnology.
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Iran builds brain stimulator tDCS device
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University have designed and developed brain stimulator transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) devices that can be used in treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
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Construction on Iran’s remote sensing sat. to begin Wed.
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s ICT Minister Vaezi said the contract on construction of national remote sensing satellite is set to be signed by the Russian side today and the construction will begin on Wednesday.
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600 firms to take part in Iran’s ELECOMP 2016
TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Nearly 600 Iranian and foreign companies will participate in the 22nd Iran International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-Commerce known as ELECOMP 2016.
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Iran cements scientific presence in ASAIHL
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) and Regional Information Center for Science and Technology have joined the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL).
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Iran’s MERC signs scientific MoU with China
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Institute of Materials and Energy (MERC) and Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) signed an MoU on closer scientific cooperation.
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AUTCup 2016 names winners
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The 6th international tournament robotics cup of Amirkabir University of Technology (AUTCup 2016) and the first Humanoid Olympic Competitions announced winners on Monday.
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Iran calls for further Russian coop. in EPEG
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – CEO of Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC) in a meeting with a Russian delegation has called for Russia’s further cooperation in Europe-Persia Express Gateway (EPEG).
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Iran, NZ stress expansion of scientific coop.
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – In a Sat. meeting between Iran’s Min. of Science and New Zealand’s Min. of Trade, the two sides conferred on ways to further expand scientific and technological cooperation.
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Mustafa Prize jury:
'A scientific network is evolving in the Muslim world'
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Head of the Mustafa Prize Nano-science and Nanotechnology Jury Committee, Ali Beitollahi, has elaborated on the details of a Science and Technology Exchange Program in the Muslim world, dubbed STEP, where he referred to the Mustafa Prize as a much-needed scientific network that connects Muslim scientists from around the world.
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Mustafa Prize sponsors proposals selected in MATI regional meeting
TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The Mustafa Science and Technology Prize will financially sponsor scientific projects across the institutes of Muslim countries attending the MATI regional meeting early this November.
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13th World Robot Olympiad kicks off in India
TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The 13th World Robot Olympiad kicked off in India on Sat., with over 2,000 students from 54 countries participating, including 14 teams from Iran.
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Researchers build strabismus detection device
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences have patented an electronic device for measuring visual acuity, color vision and depth perception and strabismus.
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Iran expands academic coop. with China, Indonesia
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Two high-ranking academic delegations from Indonesia and China have arrived in Tehran for expansion of bilateral ties, Iranian Deputy Minister of Science Hossein Salar Amoli said Tuesday.
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Home-made ‘Tadbir’ Satellite ready for launch
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The rector of Iran University of Science and Technology said Mon. Tadbir imaging Satellite designed and built by Iranian researchers is in line for launch.
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Salehi:
Iran signs €70m deal on radiodrug production
BUSHEHR, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Sat. Iran has signed a 70-million-euro contract with several foreign companies for executing the ‘GMP’ project on production of radiopharmaceuticals.
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Researchers discover new type of infertility protein
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Royan Institute have proved that high level of Apolipoprotein A1 is one of the causes of infertility in women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Sattari:
Iran to build nanotechnology lab in Cuba
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran is ready to build a laboratory center equipped with nanotechnology in one of nano institutes in Cuba, Iran’s VP for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said Tuesday.
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Over 140 robotics teams to take part in AUTCup 2016
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The 6th international tournament robotics cup of Amirkabir University of technology (AUTCup 2016) will be held on 1-5 December 2016 with 80 Iranian and 65 foreign teams participating in the event.
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1st USERN in Iran names winners
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The 1st international congress of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) held in Tehran has announced its winners, including 2 Iranians and 3 scientists from other countries.