1st indigenized ‘laparoscopy’ device unveiled in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The first domestically-manufactured ‘laparoscopy’ equipment was unveiled in Shahid Rajaee Hospital of Shiraz today morning in the presence of Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education for Medical Equipment Affairs Reza Masaeli.

13 Iranian universities among top 1000 according to ARWU

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – According to the latest report of The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 13 Iranian universities have been listed in top 1,000, said Mohammad Javad Dehghani, President of Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

Deputy health min.:

Iran, Russia ink MoU to enhance medical education

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Deputy health minister for educational affairs revealed the conclusion of a contract between Iran and Russia for broadening and boosting health cooperation.

Iran not to lift Twitter filtering: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Abdolsamad Khorramabadi, deputy Iran's Attorney General, said that the filtering of Twitter social network will not be lifted.

Iran to host largest pharma event in Middle East

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The largest pharmaceutical event in Iran and in the Middle East, Iran Pharma Expo 2018, will be held late on September with more than 500 active companies in the field of medicine and related industries, in attendance.

Iran’s Amirkabir University joins AUAP

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Tehran-based Amirkabir University of Technology has officially joined Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP).

Iran unveils new generation of ‘Fateh-e Mobin’ missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian defense ministry has unveiled a new generation of ‘Fateh-e Mobin’ missiles, equipped with an advanced seeker head.

Iranian Army unveils four new achievements

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Army has unveiled four new defense achievements including a vertical quadcopter, a command and control system, a fireproof ammo box, and a simulated 155mm barrel.

Tehran to host 15th intl. conf. on cryptology

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Tehran will be hosting the 15th International ISC (Iranian Society of Cryptology) Conference on Information Security and Cryptology (ISCISC) late August.

Iran selected to host 2020 FIRA robo soccer Cup

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran has been selected to host the biggest robot soccer competition FIRA Cup in 2020, the head of Iranian FIRA National Committee announced on Sunday.

Iran’s envoy in Vienna:

Iran strongly opposed to arms race in outer space

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent envoy to Vienna-based intl. organizations Kazem Gharibabadi voiced Iran's strong opposition to any arms race or deployment of any kind of arms including conventional and weapons of mass destruction in outer space.

Isfahan to host 35th IASP World Conference in Sep.

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – For the very first time Iran will host the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) World Conference from 2-5 Sept. in the city of Isfahan.

Iranian students shine at 23th FIRA RoboWorld Cup

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The head of Iranian FIRA National Committee said Sat. that Iranian robotics teams have displayed a great performance in the 2018 FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Taiwan.

Iranian researcher develops smart medical wristband

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have developed a smart wristband that uses a biosensor technology to monitor personal health conditions.

Tehran to host 4th Video Game League late Aug.

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The 4th Iranian Video Game League, currently open for sign-ups, will be held at Milad Tower from 28 August to 7 September 2018.

University of Tehran among top 400 in Webometrics Ranking

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – According to latest Webometrics Ranking report, University of Tehran has been cited among top 400 universities of the world, said Mohammad Javad Dehghani, President of Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

Latest biotech industrial, research achievements to be unveiled

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Biotechnology Development Headquarter of Iran intends to introduce top and young researchers and unveil latest biotech industrial and research achievements of this field.