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Where is the biodiversity capital of Iran? 13 Jun 2021

Where is the biodiversity capital of Iran?

Semnan province, north-central Iran, is considered the biodiversity capital of the country.

COVID-19 prevalence on a downward trend 13 Jun 2021

COVID-19 prevalence on a downward trend

The spread of coronavirus is slowing down in Iran, as the daily toll has fallen to 115, the lowest figure since April.

Cabinet approves bill on protection of animals 12 Jun 2021

Cabinet approves bill on protection of animals

A long-awaited bill on protection of animals which had been proposed over 5 years ago was finally approved by the cabinet of ministers, IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.

Over 180 forest reserves identified in a year 12 Jun 2021

Over 180 forest reserves identified in a year

Some 182 forest reserves with an area of 410,000 hectares were identified and registered across the country over the past [Iranian calendar] year (March 2020-March 2021), according to a recent report by the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization.

Iranian universities advance in QS Rankings 10 Jun 2021

Iranian universities advance in QS Rankings

All six Iranian universities have improved their positions among the world’s top 1300 in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2022.

Environmental stamps exhibition underway in Tehran 10 Jun 2021

Environmental stamps exhibition underway in Tehran

The Department of Environment opened a stamp exhibition titled ‘half a century of Iran's ecosystem protection’ in Tehran on Monday to mark the occasion of World Environment Day.

Fakhra vaccine begins second human trial 10 Jun 2021

Fakhra vaccine begins second human trial

The second phase of the Fakhra vaccine’s human trial started on Wednesday by being administrated to 500 volunteers.

Iran, Denmark discuss enhanced co-op on geoscience 09 Jun 2021

Iran, Denmark discuss enhanced co-op on geoscience

Alireza Shahidi, the head of Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI), and Flemming Larsen, the director of Geological Survey of Denmark (GEUS), emphasized the need to enhance cooperation on geoscience, high-tech, and satellite technologies.

Over 22,000 PCR tests conducted at border points 09 Jun 2021

Over 22,000 PCR tests conducted at border points

A total of 22,064 passengers have so far undergone PCR tests based on a plan launched on March 10 to rapidly identify suspected cases of coronavirus and prevent the spread of new variants.

Some 800 knowledge-based firms active in biotechnology 09 Jun 2021

Some 800 knowledge-based firms active in biotechnology

Nearly 800 knowledge-based companies in the country are currently operating in the field of biotechnology and supplying their products and services to the domestic market, IRNA reported on Tuesday.