AEOI experts produce new radio-drug
Researchers at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) have produced a new radiopharmaceutical for treatment of liver cancer. The new radiopharmaceutical is named Y-90 Resin Microspheres, which is used in treatment of metastatic liver cancer, as well as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. Currently, the only other producer of this […]
Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged Brains
Aging or impaired brains can once again form lasting memories if an enzyme that applies the brakes too hard on a key gene is lifted, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists. “What we’ve discovered is that if we free up that DNA again, now the aging brain can form long-term memories normally,” said senior […]
Samsung Galaxy S9 to get stereo speakers and 3D emoji
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is mere days from being announced and just when you thought nothing more could be leaked, we’ve got another story for you. This time it’s stereo speakers, 3D emoji and a Bixby button that have slipped out into the limelight. Now that the new Samsung Galaxy S9 is being tested by […]
Pasteur Institute of Iran exports vaccines to region
Head of the Pasteur Institute of Iran (PII) Dr. Alireza Biglari says that the Iranian institute exports its medical products such as new rabies vaccines to the countries of the region. The head of Iranian leading institute for health products and medical sciences recounted his institute’s latest achievements in producing new vaccines and exporting to the countries […]
Iran ranks 4th in nanotechnology worldwide
TEHRAN – According to Web of Science, Iran ranks fourth in nanotechnology in the world by publishing 8,791 articles in the field. As per the latest updates, Iran holds the fourth place above countries such as South Korea, Germany, Japan and France. China with the staggering number of 56,648 articles tops the list while the […]
Adidas Boost gets even Boostier with triple drop to celebrate its 5th birthday
Adidas Boost is 5 years old! I know, right? When this running-specific trainer tech first appeared way back in 2013, you probably said, “Well, this looks kind of like polystyrene, can’t see it catching on, any more than Adidas Spring Blade, from 2013 did.” Shows what YOU know, homes. With Yeezy Boost and NMD helping […]
Iranian universities’ rankings at Webometrics
TEHRAN – Eight Iranian universities are included among the top one thousand universities of the World Ranking of Webometrics published in January 2018. Webometrics report is published by Cybermetrics Lab, a research group of the largest research institute of Spain, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). The research group evaluates the performances of the world universities […]
Domesticated artificial blood vessels unveiled
TEHRAN – Two technological achievements were unveiled at Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute on Monday. According to an announcement, two technological achievements, artificial blood vessels and polymer adhesive bandage, were unveiled at Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute on Monday. The two new breakthroughs were unveiled at the presence of Mehdi Nekomanesh, the Head of the […]
Iran produces sound proofing insulation for buildings
TEHRAN– Researchers in a knowledge based company managed to produce soundproofing insulation to be installed between floors in the buildings. Director General of a knowledge based company Mohammadreza Montazeri said that the company has managed to produce acoustic percussion insulation that is used to reduce the transmission of noise between the different levels of buildings. […]
Chimpanzees Shown Spontaneously ‘Taking Turns’ to Solve Number Puzzle
TEHRAN– A new study has shown chimpanzees spontaneously taking turns to complete a number sequencing task. A new study from Kyoto and Oxford universities and Indianapolis Zoo has shown chimpanzees spontaneously taking turns to complete a number sequencing task. Previous studies have shown chimps working together in strictly alternating turn-taking scenarios. However, these results are […]