Iran’s population on upward trend till 2040, UN predicts
Iran's population will be on an upward trend until 2040, then it begins to experience a downward trend based on three scenarios by the UN World Population Prospects report revised in 2017.
Autumn expected to be warmer than normal
Iran is expected to experience a "warmer than normal" autumn this year, as the temperature will rise by 0.5 to 1 degree, Sadeq Ziaeian, director of the national center for drought and crisis management, affiliated to the Meteorological Organization has said.
Iranian scientist receives Cuba’s Carlos J. Finlay Award
Alireza Biglari, director of the Pasteur Institute of Iran, was awarded by the Cuban Carlos J. Finlay Order for his contribution to biotechnology, teaching, and scientific activity in both countries.
Iranian-made Sputnik vaccine in final testing phase
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Iranian-made Sputnik vaccine is undergoing the final testing phase, IRIB reported on Wednesday. Iran has the ability to produce 900,000 doses of Sputnik V and 3.5 million Sputnik Light per month. The results of the clinical trial of the Sputnik Light vaccine in Azerbaijan and Russia have been very successful, […]
Iran urges UNHCR to provide vaccine for refugees
Iran has urged the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide funding and strengthen the necessary infrastructure to receive vaccines and facilities for the refugees, ISNA reported.
370 firms working on smart transportation
There are currently 370 knowledge-based companies operating in the field of smart transportation fleet, according to the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
Flooding leaves 5 dead, injured in 7 provinces
Severe rain triggered flooding in seven provinces of the country, which have claimed three lives, and two went missing, spokesman or the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced.
Nine national macro technology projects inaugurated
Nine national macro projects have come on stream with high technological complexity and strategic importance.
Rangers at forefront of nature conservation
Environmental defenders and rangers are at the forefront of protecting wildlife, natural resources, and ecosystems, while sometimes sacrificing their lives to protect nature.
80 technological projects implemented for water management
Knowledge-based companies have implemented over 80 technological projects to develop new methods for optimizing water consumption over the past three years, IRNA reported on Monday.