Scientific Progress

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran, Italy to expand biotech. coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Italy have agreed to develop innovation cooperation in the field of biotechnology.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.