Sanctions ‘opportunity’ for scientific sector
Submitted by saman on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:28
Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami said that sanctions are an opportunity for the scientific sector of the country.
News
Iranian researchers make juice out of algae
Submitted by saman on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:23
A team of researchers at the Iranian National Algae Culture Collection have produced a kind of protein-rich juice out of algae with a somewhat astringent flavor.
Iran to mark Persian Poetry Day
Submitted by saman on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:44
Iranians mark the Persian Poetry Day (September 18), which is also the death anniversary of renowned Iranian poet Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, better known by his pen name, Shahriar.
“Am I a Wolf” in Three International Film Festivals
Submitted by saman on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 15:32
“Am I a Wolf?” an animation by Amir Houshang Moien has recently been screened in three international film festivals: Turku, Finland; Fantoche, Switzerland; and Varna, Bulgaria.
China ready to coop. with Iran in children’s book publishing field
Submitted by saman on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 15:12
Managing Director of Chinese “Ananas” Publishing Institute Qin Nan said that his publishing institute is ready to cooperate with Iran in the field of publishing children’s book.
World Ozone Day: Iran well rid of ozone-depleting emissions
Submitted by saman on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 15:09
Iran has reduced 9,800 tons of ozone-destroying emissions over the past 26 years as part of its commitment to the Montreal Protocol, phasing out the chemical substances responsible for ozone layer depletion while making efforts to cut another 2,000 tons.
Over 9,000 Tehrani children attend “The city I love” competition
Submitted by saman on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 15:00
Some 9,400 children in Tehran have participated in a painting contest called “The city I love” on issues related to life in the metropolis, including environment and green spaces, transportation and traffic, urban services, cultural and social issues, recreational facilities, sports, and entertainment.
22 school bus lines set up in Tehran
Submitted by saman on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 14:54
Twenty two lines for school buses have been established in the city of Tehran, aimed at providing students with transportation services to ensure that they can attend schools safely, Tehran bus operating company's managing director Peyman Sanandaji has said.
Environmental education to be included in pre-primary schools
Submitted by saman on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 15:11
Environmental education will be included in the country’s pre-primary schools’ curriculum in the new school year (beginning September 23) to prepare children for environment protection.
Iran ranks 1st globally as a pocket-friendly destination: WEF
Submitted by saman on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 15:05
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Iran first in the world as a pocket-friendly destination.
Women make up 54% of new students entering Iranian universities
Submitted by saman on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 14:53
Women make up 54% of the students being accepted in the university entrance exam this year, according to an official at Iran’s National Education Assessment Organization (NEAO).
14 million students to start new school year
Submitted by saman on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 14:48
Some 14 million students will attend schools in the new school year starting on September 23, Minster of Education Mohsen Haji Mirzaei has announced.
Iran's Shiraz University ranked first in the world for liver transplant
Submitted by saman on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 14:42
Shiraz University, in Iran's southern province of Fars, is ranked first in the world for liver transplantation, the head of Iran's health ministry management centre for transplantation and special disease said.
Scientific, manpower development, govt.’s top priority: Veep
Submitted by saman on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 14:10
First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that development of science and human resources is the top priority of the country.
Muharram rituals capture attention of foreigners
Submitted by saman on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 14:04
Iran turns to a major tourism hub during the mourning month of Muharram. Every year thousands of foreigners flock to the country to see with their naked eyes and record with cameras the Iranian fervor during Muharram that reaches its climax on its 10th day, also known as Ashura.
40 Iranian universities among THE’s World University Rankings 2020
Submitted by saman on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 13:06
Times Higher Education has published its annual ranking of the world’s top universities for 2020, listing 40 Iranian universities among them.
World Shiite Muslims Commemorate Ashoura
Submitted by saman on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:24
Shiite Muslim mourners, dressed in black, took to the streets or gathered in mosques across Iran and other world states on Tuesday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Top Cultural Body Slams US for Prolonged Detention of Iranian Scientist
Submitted by saman on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:17
Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in a statement blasted Washington for protracted detention of renowned Iranian stem cell scientist Professor Massoud Soleimani who has been jailed by the FBI without trial for nearly one year.
Iran ranks 16 in world of science
Submitted by saman on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 21:57
Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami said that Iran holds the rank of 16th in the world's scientific field.
Iran ready to take a step toward 5G technology
Submitted by saman on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 21:53
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.