Cosmic Origin of Highest-Energy Neutrinos
In a global observation campaign, scientist have for the first time located a source of high-energy cosmic neutrinos, ghostly elementary particles that travel billions of light years through the universe, flying unaffected through stars, planets and entire galaxies. Using an internationally organised astronomical dragnet, scientist have for the first time located a source of high-energy […]
First space tourist flights could come in 2019
The two companies leading the pack in the pursuit of space tourism say they are just months away from their first out-of-this-world passenger flights — though neither has set a firm date. Virgin Galactic, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, and Blue Origin, by Amazon creator Jeff Bezos, are racing to be the first to […]
Harvesting Electrical Power from Waste Heat
A tiny silicon-based device was created by researches making them able to harness heat from waste and convert it to it into DC electrical power. Directly converting electrical power to heat is easy. It regularly happens in your toaster, that is, if you make toast regularly. The opposite, converting heat into electrical power, isn’t so […]
Germany calls for more scientific coop. with Iran
The head of the German School of Mind and Brain Dr. Michael Pauen called for expansion of German-Iranian cooperation in the field of cognitive science and technology. According to the website of the Cognitive Science and Technology Council of Iran (CSTC), Dr. Michael Pauen made the remarks during a visit by the Head of Iran’s Foreign Policy […]
Iran, Poland technology parks sign MoU
Iran’s Pardis Technology Park (PTP) and Poland’s Wroclaw Technology Park (WPT) have signed a memorandum of understanding on Sat. aimed at expanding joint scientific cooperation. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 7th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2018) in Tehran. INOTEX is the premier regional event for professionals engaged in technology […]
Efficacy is the miracle of Khayyam poetry: Serbian academic
TEHRAN – Serbian Professor Darko Tanaskovic has that efficacy is the absolute miracle of the poems of the Persian poet and scientist Omar Khayyam. He made the remarks in a meeting organized at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center on Thursday to celebrate the Khayyam millennium. “The messages of his poetry are so obvious that they directly […]
Iran, Austria sign 4 new agreements on Wed.
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Austria signed 4 cooperation documents in the presence of Iranian President Rouhani and Austrian Chancellor Kurz. In the ceremony that was held on Wednesday, during President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to Austria, four documents were signed by senior officials of the two countries in the fields […]
Diplomacy proved very effective to resolve intl. conflicts: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif delivered a speech in Austria celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations between Iran and Austria since the signing of the first friendship treaty in 1858. Here is the full text of his speech in Vienna: In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Madam Minister, Excellencies, Ladies and […]
Third-generation universities being promoted: minister
The Iranian science minister has said the country is promoting the third-generation universities, meaning entrepreneurship centers which transform science into technology and wealth. Mansour Gholami made the remarks in an interview with the Tehran Times on Sunday. In most Iranian universities, we have already adopted an approach toward turning them into third generation university, he […]
Switzerland wishes to continue financial transactions with Iran
Swiss President Alain Berset said Tue. that his country wishes to continue financial transactions with Iran, at least for essential products, given the current obstacles hindering the two countries’ trade ties. Switzerland’s President Alain Berset made the remarks in a joint trade forum with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held in Bern on Tuesday, adding “there is […]