Scientific Progress

Iran, Italy to boost science, research cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is planning to hold joint research projects with Italy’s National Research Council, a senior Iranian official said.

Science and technology shape future of country: Iran’s First VP

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said science and technology play a significant role in shaping the future of the country’s economy.

73 Iranian inventions granted patent by foreign patent offices  

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – So far, as many as 73 inventions by Iranian scientists have been granted patents by authentic foreign patent offices, according to Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.

Iran ready to share scientific experience with other countries: VP Sattari

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said Iran is ready to share its experiences of the scientific progress with other countries which has achieved in last few decades.

2019 Mustafa Prize names 5 laureates from Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The laureates for the 2019 Mustafa (PBUH) Prize are two prominent scientists from Turkey and three scientists from Iran, according to the event’s organizers.

MERC unveils 3 technological projects

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Three technological projects of the Iranian Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC ) in Alborz province, were unveiled on Tuesday in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology Abdolreza Bagheri.

Iran, Venezuela to coop. on science, technology

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran and Venezuela will cooperate on science and technology through the production of knowledge-based companies.

Five laureates of 2019 Mustafa Prize from Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Five laureates of 2019 Mustafa Prize are from Iran and Turkey, the head of Mustafa prize scientific committee Hassan Zohour said during the 2019 Mustafa Prize Press Conference on November 2 at the Institute of Culture, Art and Architecture.

Iranian scientist receives award in intl. IWAIS 2019

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) –Iranian scientist professor of the University of Québec in Chicoutimi (UQAC) Masoud Farzaneh received the official award in the International Workshop on Atmospheric Icing of Structures (IWAIS 2019) in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Deputy science min.:

Iran’s jointly developed scientific papers growth rate with foreign universities overtake ISI papers

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology for International Affairs Hossein Salar Amoli said on Saturday that the growth rate of jointly developed scientific papers with other universities in the world surpassed the growth rate of ISI papers over the past two years.

Iran to open 1st quantum physics lab in a year: AEOI head

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that the country would open a first large laboratory dedicated to quantum physics in a year.

Iranian researchers at UMass Amherst design 'smart pyjamas'

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Two Iranian researchers at the University of Massachusetts have developed a garment - dubbed 'phyjamas' - which is essentially a standard pair of unisex pyjamas fitted with technology.

Iran ready to take a step toward 5G technology

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran is planning to run a limited test on the 5G networks next year in a bid to be ready to roll out the next evolution of wireless 4G LTE as it hits the mainstream in 2022 across the world.

Iran ranks 16 in world of sciennce

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami said that Iran holds the rank of 16th in the world's scientific field.

Leader calls on youth to push forward sci-tech boundaries

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the elite youth generation to strongly continue scientific growth of the country and to enhance boundaries of science and technology.

Science min. introduces top 10 domestic universities in penning joint papers with foreign researchers

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology for International Affairs Hossein Salar Amoli said that the ministry has introduced top 10 Iranian academic centers with high percentage of penning joint scientific papers with other countries.

Iranian researcher develops ‘quantum microphone’

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Researchers at Stanford, led by Iranian assistant professor of applied physics, have developed a ‘quantum microphone’ that could be the basis for more efficient quantum computers.

Researchers from Iran, New Zealand develop green synthesis for silver nanostructures

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Researchers from Iran and New Zealand have developed a green process for the synthesis of multifunctional silver nanostructures, with a wide range of applications as antimicrobial agent in modern industries.

Researchers study γ-graphyne as medium for hydrogen storage

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian research team at Kashan University has studied the possibility of storing hydrogen in γ-graphyne structures. Hydrogen has the potential to replace current fossil fuels.

Researchers enhance biocompatibility of stainless steel for implants

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The biocompatibility and corrosion-resistance of 316L stainless steel, which is used in medical implants, has been enhanced by an Iranian research team at the Institute of Materials and Energy (MERC).

Reasons to perform rhinoplasty in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran is known as the capital of rhinoplasty of the world. The country is one of the oldest in the field of plastic surgery all around the world.

Vice-president:

Iran's outstanding scientific knowhow outstrips oil, gas

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that formation of three major scientific waves in the country caused other nations not to identify Iran with its oil and gas resources.

Iran among 5 top countries in entrepreneurship growth

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Monitoring the status of the indicators of science, technology and innovation of Iran showed that Iran is one of the 5 top countries in the world in entrepreneurship growth.

Iranian teachers develop AR flashcards for Persian alphabet

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – A number of Iranian teachers have managed to make use of augmented reality (AR) to create flashcards for teaching Persian alphabet to first graders in a fun and more stimulating environment.

Iran’s Allameh Tabataba’i Univ. promotes rank in ISC database

TEHRAN May 08 (MNA) – In the latest ranking of Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Iran’s Allameh Tabataba’i University promoted its rank from 31-40 in 2018 to 22-30 in 2019.

‘Zafar’ satellite to be launched on Sep.

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iran University of Science and Technology president has said the university has planned to deliver Zafar satellite to Iranian Space Agency on September.

Iran, Germany launch 12 scientific projects jointly

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Deputy Chancellor of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) for International Affairs Hadi Shah-Hosseini said on Sat. that Iranian and German scientists launched 12 scientific projects jointly.