We track Islamic Republic of Iran's rapid strides in science and tech, education, energy, healthcare etc.
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🔹Iran will showcase 40 homegrown AI products at an exhibition in two weeks, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of efforts to highlight technological advances and expand AI assistants across government agencies.
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🔶 Iranian researcher Elnaz Afshari has developed a dual-vaccine candidate targeting Salmonella and Shigella bacteria, with tests in mice showing 100% survival following infection challenges, offering potential for broader protection against foodborne infections.
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🟠 University of Tehran researchers develop an integrated approach with advanced imaging and petroleum engineering to characterize complex pore structures in Iran’s Sarvak Formation, improving reservoir modelling and strategies for optimizing oil and gas recovery.
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‼️Iran has secured a stronger presence in the 2026–2027 US News global university rankings, with 80 universities featured among the world’s top 2,250, up from 69 last year. Thirteen Iranian universities ranked among the top 1,000.
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💡Iran’s third Student Mind Games Olympiad attract 95 participants across three universities, with 25 student teams developing 33 games spanning digital, board and escape-room formats during its latest GameLab workshops.
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‼️University of Tehran researchers have developed an AI-powered system using machine learning to optimize mineral processing, reduce electricity consumption and improve efficiency.
Its nationwide implementation could cut Iran’s total electricity consumption.
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✍️ Feature - Iran builds 500-ton petrochemical reactor, breaking new ground in heavy engineering and industrial self-reliance
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✍️ Feature - Iranian researchers win Sussex-Huawei Challenge second time, advancing smartphone AI in human movement recognition
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💡Iran is hosting the third Technology Olympics, attracting participants from 118 countries. With over 13,000 registrations, the four-day event features artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, programming, Internet of Things and robot battles.
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💊 Iran develops homegrown fast-dissolving lyophilized tablets to reduce pharmaceutical imports
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‼️Iranian knowledge-based company Nano Mabna Iranian has developed domestic water and wastewater analysers and online monitoring systems to detect chemical and biological pollutants and improve industrial water management.
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💡An Iranian medical tech company has secured a US patent for an innovative electrochemotherapy probe designed to treat tumors in sensitive, hard-to-reach areas. It uses suction and controlled electrical pulses to deliver cancer drugs without needle penetration.
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‼️Iran is stepping up efforts to localize strategic petrochemical industry technologies. Plans include localizing critical equipment, developing digital systems, launching first-time manufacturing projects and reducing reliance on foreign technology.
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💉Iran is shifting its vaccine industry towards a sustainable production ecosystem. The strategy focuses on removing regulatory barriers, strengthening knowledge-based firms, integrating technologies and leveraging existing manufacturing platforms.
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‼️ In a major breakthrough, Iranian researchers have developed an XRF analyzer to test precious metals in under a minute
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✍️ Feature - Platin Iran unveils graphene-enhanced lead-acid battery, marking new milestone in energy storage innovation
By Ivan Kesic
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‼️An Iranian researcher develops an advanced cooling method for electronic components using turbulent liquid jets, microfins and porous metals.
It combines machine learning and optimization to improve cooling efficiency while reducing pumping power consumption.
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✍️ Explainer - The unseen guardian of Iranian skies: How Majid short-range air defense system reshaped aerial warfare
By Arman Shariati
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‼️An Iranian knowledge-based company has launched a nano-liposomal calcium supplement containing magnesium, zinc and vitamin D3 to support bone and teeth health in adults.
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💡Profile - Farhad Bakhshi: Iranian innovator who turns bone-repair research into industrial production
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