Iran, Armenia agree on TV, mobile frequency coop
TEHRAN– Iran and Armenia agreed on a joint protocol to regulated mobile phone frequencies of the two neighboring countries. Iran and Armenia held the second meeting for coordinating the flow of mobile and TV and Radio frequencies where the two sides signed an agreement on a joint protocol governing the generation 2, generation 3, and […]
Intel Launches 8th-Gen Core Desktop Chips, Claims New Core i7-8700K Is Its Best Gaming Chip Ever
Intel pushed further ahead into its 8th-generation Core series with the launch of its mainstream desktop chips on Sunday night, including the 6-core/12-thread Core i7-8700K, which Intel claims is its best gaming chip ever. Intel also beefed up its Core i5 family with 6-core parts, as well as its first quad-core Core i3. Orders for […]
Iran ready to join 2 intl. space projects
TEHRAN– Iran’s ICT Minister Azari Jahromi announced the country’s readiness to join two international space projects which include “optical space observation” and “Data Sharing Service Platform”. Announcing Iran’s readiness to cooperate with Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) on space projects, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said “since the foundation of this international organization, Iran has been […]
Iran ready for space development program
TEHRAN – Following evaluating Iran’s space achievements, General Secretary of Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization said that the Islamic Republic is ready for Space Development Program. “With respect to the achievements of the government of Iran, we in APSCO are prepared to exchange our findings with one another,” said Secretary-General Li Xinjun who has traveled to […]
Dubai Launches World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Project
DUBAI – The world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project, costing Dh14.2 billion, will be implemented in Dubai, state news agency Wam reported. To be implemented by Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (Dewa), the largest single-site project will generate 700 megawatts (MW) of power when completed. Using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, it will […]
A Drone for Last-Centimeter Delivery
TEHRAN – Engineers developed a new drone that uses cutting-edge technology to deliver parcels weighing up to 500 grams. The device will never get stuck in traffic, it’s programmed to avoid obstacles, and it can reach destinations on steep or uneven terrain. With a drone, things like letters, medicine, first-aid supplies and food can be […]
Intl. Iran Pharma expo underway in Tehran
TEHRAN– The 3rd International Exhibition on Pharmaceuticals and Related Industries, Iran Pharma 2017, kicked off on Tuesday in Tehran and will run through September 14. The international event is playing host to 502 pharmaceutical companies, 164 of which are foreign ones. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, Head of Iran’s […]
Iranian biotech drugs replaced American ones in Russia
TEHRAN – Iranian biotech medicines exported to Russia have taken over the country’s market 100% and have replaced their American versions, according to National Talents Foundation. Meanwhile, Iran’s status in the field of knowledge-based and innovative economy has leaped 42 places in global indexes in 2016 and reached 78th place from 120th in 2014. Drug […]
Biggest Asteroid Ever Detected Flies Past Earth
TEHRAN – The largest asteroid ever recorded has passed Earth at a distance of 145 million miles, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about its physical characteristics. The 2.7-mile wide astral body, called Florence, will not approach the planet this close again until 2500. It is classified as a “potentially hazardous” asteroid by the […]
Want Your Question Answered Quickly? Use Gestures as Well as Words
TEHRAN – When someone asks a question during a conversation, their conversation partner answers more quickly if the questioner also moves their hands or head to accompany their words, according to a study that focuses on how gestures influence language processing. The results of the study, led by Judith Holler of the Max Planck Institute […]