UNESCO-registered Uramanat to launch research institute

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated Uramanat seeks to launch a special research institute to conduct surveys across the vast rural landscape situated in western Iran.

Books for specialty fans

What’s news on books?

Some new books have been published in the past week, and although novels and short stories are more popular, there are also many good research books which we are going to introduce.

Iran historical linguistics investigated

TEHRAN – Over the past year, 31 researchers have conducted investigates on historical linguistics of homeland in terms of ancient bas-reliefs, inscriptions, and coins to name a few.

New study sheds light on Neanderthal tooth discovered in western Iran

TEHRAN- A new study conducted by a team of archaeologists and paleoanthropologists from Germany, Italy, Iran, and Britain delves into the discovery of an in-situ Neanderthal tooth, which was discovered in 2017 in a rock shelter, western Iran.

Iran, China cooperate on addiction science research

TEHRAN- Iran and China will hold a joint workshop on addiction science from August 18 to 20 in Tehran, IRNA reported.

What are the effects of pain on memory? 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have started a new study about the effects of pain on concentration and memory. 

Can a desert plant help treat Endometriosis? 

TEHRAN- A new study has investigated the effects of Escanbil, a desert plant, in treating Endometriosis, Royan Research Institute reported.

Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for detecting pain medication 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have discovered a novel method for measuring morphine and codeine in blood and urine samples as quickly and precisely as possible. 

Virtual reality system for cognitive neuroscience designed

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have designed a virtual reality system to help the studies in cognitive neuroscience, announced the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Council at Vice Presidency for Science and Technology on Sunday.  

Iranian researchers suggest a novel component against prostate cancer

TEHRAN- A type of bacteria called Halophilic archaebacteria (Haloarchaea) can reduce the formation of cancer cells in prostate cancer, Iranian researchers speculate. 

Researchers offer model for optimizing lip-reading

TEHRAN- Researchers in Amirkabir University of Technology have proposed a new method for automating lip-reading process to aid people with hearing difficulty. 

Fertility rate likely to grow with new technique

TEHRAN- New technique for in vitro fertilization used in Ebnesina hospital is likely to increase fertility chances, said Maryam Rafati, the assistant professor at Avicenna Research Institute. 

Hot tea raising esophageal cancer risk in Golestan province

TEHRAN — A new study has revealed that drinking hot tea has substantially increased the prevalence of esophageal cancer in Iranian province of Golestan, said the deputy health minister for research, technology and medical education. 

New computer server installed for brain simulation, fast neuroimaging 

TEHRAN- New calculation computer server to facilitate complicated brain simulation and processing brain images was installed by Iranian researchers, ISNA reported on Thursday.  

By M.A. Saki

With or without sanctions, Iran needs to say goodbye to oil money

Except Norway, almost all oil producing countries have made themselves more or less reliant on oil money.