Intl. conference on Zagros forest to be held

TEHRAN – The Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization is planning to hold an international conference on Zagros forest in the next Iranian calendar year, which will start on March 21.

Gilan, Izmir sci-tech parks to boost ties

TEHRAN – Gilan science and technology park and Izmir technology park have explored ways to enhance cooperation.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Invest in people and planet to build a resilient future

TEHRAN –Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora, to raise awareness of their many benefits to reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species, which have wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts.

National week on natural resources and watershed management to be held

TEHRAN – The natural resources and watershed management week will start on March 5 with the theme “consensus and empathy for preserving natural resources”.

Rare disease patients to get medical aid during Nowruz

TEHRAN – The ministry of health will provide services to patients who are suffering from hard-to-treat and rare diseases during the Nowruz (New Year) holidays, starting March 21.

Over 1,000 individuals receive rescue services in week

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has provided rescue services to 1,021 people over the week that ended on February 25.

Healthy diet in Ramadan: the synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine

TEHRAN - Considering its several thousand years of history and its emphasis on improving lifestyle and maintaining health, Iranian traditional medicine has a rich capacity to promote self-care, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

Over 130 earthquakes occur in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 133 earthquakes were recorded across the country from February 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran, Belarus to set up joint scientific committee in spring

TEHRAN –Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Dmitry Koltsov, the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, have agreed on establishing a joint scientific committee in the upcoming spring.

Iranian researcher discovers new species of Mantodea

TEHRAN –Mahmood Kolnegari, an environmental conservationist, has discovered a new praying mantis species, named Sinaiella azadi sp. Nov., in Shazand, Markazi province, in central Iran.

Tehran, Belgrade ink MOU in ICT sector

TEHRAN –Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, and his Serbian counterpart, Dejan Ristic, have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in the information and communication technology sector.

Park rangers feed marals stuck in snow

Despite heavy snow and freezing weather blocking the roads to Fandoqlou forest, northeastern East Azarbaijan province, rangers continue feeding and taking care of stray marals in the protected area.

Iran, Russia, China hold nano-micro symposium

TEHRAN –Iran in cooperation with China and Russia held an international symposium on nanotechnology and microtechnology science, known as ‘Nano-Micro ICR 2025’, virtually on February 25.

Bushehr playing host to winter school for foreign students, professors

TEHRAN –The Persian Gulf University in Bushehr province is holding a winter school program offering scientific, industrial, cultural, technological, and environmental tours to interested foreign students and professors.

Top Iranian universities in THE WUR by international outlook

TEHRAN –The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by international outlook 2025 has ranked 85 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world.

Iran utilizes UNESCO Chairs to strengthen scientific diplomacy

TEHRAN –With 18 UNESCO Chairs in various fields, including education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, and communication and information, Iran is working to leverage the potential of these chairs to deepen scientific and research collaborations worldwide.

Iranian, Iraqi universities ink MOU on health ties

TEHRAN –Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and the University of Meisan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster their scientific and academic cooperation in the health sector.

Deposit Return Scheme Day held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran has held an event titled “Deposit Return Scheme Day” aimed to raise awareness about combating plastic pollution and recycling single-use beverage containers.

Iran’s ranking improves in Government AI Readiness 2024

TEHRAN – According to the latest report by Oxford Insights index, which measures government readiness for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st among 188 countries, moving up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.

UNODC fully prepared to continue close cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN –Alexander Fedulov, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representative in Iran, has said the UNODC remains fully prepared to continue close cooperation with the country.

Tehran to host first national seminar on knowledge-based ecosystem

TEHRAN – The first national seminar on discussing the country’s progress in the knowledge-based ecosystem and honoring key players in this area is scheduled to be held on March 1 in Tehran.

‘Empowering rural communities essential for economic, cultural development’

TEHRAN – The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, has said empowering rural communities is a prerequisite for the economic and cultural development of the country.

Students in Birjand leading the way in water conservation

TEHRAN – Launching an educational campaign called “Water for all, all for Water”, the United Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, as well as Water and Waste Water Company (WWC) has announced an initiative called “the Water Guardians” in Birjand, South Khorasan province.

‘Sharing expertise, fostering regional co-op help mitigate SDSs’

TEHRAN –Exchanging information and promoting regional collaborations will contribute to reducing adverse impacts of sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Lake Urmia's water volume increases by 160 mcm yr/yr

TEHRAN –According to the latest report, Lake Urmia has around 1.55 billion cubic meters of water, showing a growth of 160 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Benevolent Iranian Women Association convenes in Australia, challenging Western narratives

TEHRAN - In a pivotal meeting held on February 22 to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Benevolent Iranian Women Association (BIWA) convened to discuss pressing issues surrounding authenticity, diversity, and representation in politics.

Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring

TEHRAN –Iran will play host to the science ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the upcoming spring, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

IRCS rescues over 400 individuals in three days

TEHRAN – A total of 428 people received rescue services from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past three days.

Men’s self-care app to be launched

TEHRAN –The health ministry has developed the first men’s self-care application utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to launch it this week.

Khwarizmi Intl. Award winners to be honored

TEHRAN –The winners of the 38th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA), are scheduled to be honored tomorrow in Tehran with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.