Tehran traffic police cooperates with GPS navigation software providers

TEHRAN -- Tehran traffic police has signed an agreement with two Iranian GPS navigation software providers, ISNA reported on Sunday.

New telecom projects unveiled on World Telecommunication Day

TEHRAN -- The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry inaugurated four new projects to commemorate World Telecommunication Day, which is celebrated annually on May 17.

Appropriate ecosystem can improve innovation: VP

TEHRAN – The innovation should be improved in an appropriate ecosystem and the education is not enough, the vice president for science and technology said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Over 7,200 villages to be linked with National Information Network

TEHRAN – Over 7,200 villages across the country will be connected to the National Information Network on the occasion of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry announced, Mehr reported on Saturday.

First ICT co-working space established in Tehran

TEHRAN -- The first Iranian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) co-working space was established in Tehran.

Iranian company manufactures nano air filter for cars

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has manufactured nano air filter for vehicles, which can decrease air pollution by 20 percent, ISNA reported on Friday.

Water recycling atop agenda of biotech development center

TEHRAN — Biotech development center (BioDC) at science and technology vice-presidency is seriously following up on developing techniques and technologies for recycling water, IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.

Setareh Jahandideh

Will cotton waste stalks accelerate wound healing?

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extracted from cotton might be proper sources for making dressing material that can speed up the wound healing process, a new study shows. 

Iran, first in Middle East to do stem cell transplant on HIV patient 

TEHRAN- Blood stem cell transplant was carried out for the first time in Iran and the Middle East for treating cancer on a patient infected by HIV virus, Young Journalists Club reported on Wednesday. 

Iranian university grants patent for innovative product lines to other countries

TEHRAN – The Sharif University of Technology grants the patents of seven innovative product lines to different countries, IRNA reported on Monday.

Knowledge-based companies improve sustainable employment: VP

TEHRAN – Sustainable employment and resistance economy are dependents on today knowledge and development of knowledge-based companies, the vice president for science and technology said.

ICT Ministry to establish system for media credibility assessment

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry plans to establish a system for media credibility assessment, Mehr reported on Wednesday.

High-tech flow cytometer starts operation

TEHRAN- The most advanced Flow Cytometer, used for studies on vaccine and biological agents, was installed in Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, said the director of institute’s Central Lab and Biotechnology Research.

Sharif university to host 6th IT Weekend

TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology will host the IT Weekend 6 on July 4, Mehr reported Tuesday.

New dialysis machine saves €2m annually: official

TEHRAN -- Helal Iran Medical Devices Company provides hollow fibers for dialysis machine which saves 2 million euros annually, the company director Ali Faraji announced, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Iranian student designs X-ray attenuating lotion 

TEHRAN- An Iranian student has made an innovation by making a lotion that can protect human skin against ultraviolet and X-ray radiation, ISNA reported on Wednesday. 

Iran to support startups by launching food, medicine accelerator

TEHRAN – The biotech development center (BioDC) at science and technology vice-presidency aims to establish an accelerator for medicine and food startups, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran supports marine startups

TEHRAN -- The vice presidency for science and technology supports marine startups, Mehr reported on Sunday.

National center for cyberspace mulls over digital book release

TEHRAN – The national center for cyberspace discussed the necessity of releasing digital books in Iran during a meeting on Saturday, Mehr reported.

Seawater greenhouse using renewable energy to be established

TEHRAN – The technology development council of water, drought, erosion and environment at science and technology vice presidency plans to establish a seawater greenhouse using renewable energy in southern Iran, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian Space Research Center provides equipment for Iranian satellites

TEHRAN -- Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) designs and manufactures sensors, spacecraft energy storage system and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for Iranian satellites, which are under construction, ISNA reported on Monday.

Iranian firm manufactures Huntington’s disease detection kit

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has manufactured a kit for detection and diagnosis of Huntington’s disease, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Iranian researchers conducting project on autism disorder

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian researchers are carrying out a pioneering project on robotic technology and smart systems to treat neurodevelopmental disorder in patients suffering from autism, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Digital economy startups to be supported

TEHRAN – The council for development of digital economy plans to improve investment and business venture environment for startups active in the field of digital economy, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Young adult boys on top list of Iranian video game users: report

TEHRAN -- The addiction to video games is more among Iranian young adult boys than girls while girls are on the top list of social media users, Iran’s Center for Addiction Studies reported.

Iran turning thermal power plants to combined cycle to save energy

TEHRAN – Iran has turned six percent of its thermal power plans into combined cycle plants in order to reduce greenhouse gases and save energy, IRNA reported, quoting an energy official.

‘Production of items banned by sanctions high on agenda’

TEHRAN – Domestically production of items, imports of which are banned due to sanctions is a high priority of the vice presidency for science and technology, the vice president Sourena Sattari announced, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

By Setareh Behroozi

From newborn baby to Mexican corn, weird items left in e-hailing cars

People leave behind items in taxis many times. May be you have the experience to leave your phone, purse or shopping bag in a taxi.

Iranian knowledge-based companies to attend Erbil telecom expo

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in Iraq’s communication, electronics and media conference and expo, which will be held from June 13 to 16 in Erbil.

Hotgram, Talagram to be appeared as independent apps: official

TEHRAN – The Hotgram and Talagram, the messaging apps known as the Telegram varieties in Iran, will be available as independent apps in the near future, Abolhassan Firouzabadi, the secretary of the Supreme Cyberspace Council announced, Mehr reported on Tuesday.