• Over 110 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

    Over 110 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 113 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from July 25 to July 31, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • Fifth nanotech summer school underway

    Fifth nanotech summer school underway

    TEHRAN – The fifth nanotechnology summer school aiming to enhance specialized knowledge and empower researchers commenced on July 23 and is scheduled to run for two months.

  • From Iran to Europe: El Niño, climate change about to turn up the heat 

    From Iran to Europe: El Niño, climate change about to turn up the heat 

    TEHRAN - While Iran has experienced near-normal temperatures, with some regions recording above-average heat this week, Europe is enduring an intense heatwave that has fueled the spread of devastating wildfires. 

  • Health ministry receives two refrigerated vaccine trucks from IOM

    Health ministry receives two refrigerated vaccine trucks from IOM

    TEHRAN – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided the health ministry with two refrigerated vaccine trucks with a carrying capacity of six tons to enhance immunization services to migrants and host communities across southern and southwestern parts of the country, particularly in Khuzestan and Fars provinces. 

  • Iran explores avenues to foster scientific, technological ties with Belarus

    Iran explores avenues to foster scientific, technological ties with Belarus

    TEHRAN – The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, and the Ambassador to Belarus, Mohsen Omid-Zamani, have discussed ways to promote scientific, technological, and innovative collaborations between Tehran and Minsk.

  • Royan Institute, Kazakhstan NCB agree to develop sci-tech co-op

    Royan Institute, Kazakhstan NCB agree to develop sci-tech co-op

    TEHRAN – Royan Institute and the Kazakhstan National Center for Biotechnology (NCB) have explored the potential to expand joint efforts, agreeing to enhance educational, research, and technological cooperation and implement joint research projects.

  • WFP releases June report on Iran

    WFP releases June report on Iran

    TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of June.

  • Khwarizmi Youth Festival extends registration deadline

    Khwarizmi Youth Festival extends registration deadline

    TEHRAN - The registration deadline for the 28th Khwarizmi Youth Festival, one of Iran’s leading national scientific and research events for young innovators, has been extended for a second time. Applicants now have until September 6, 2026 to submit their entries.

  • Iran’s population exceeds 87 million, report shows

    Iran’s population exceeds 87 million, report shows

    TEHRAN – According to the Statistical Center of Iran, the current population of the country has surpassed 87 million, and the number is expected to rise to 87.134 million by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2027.

  • Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works

    Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works

    TEHRAN – World Breastfeeding Day 2026 is commemorated from August 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,’ focusing on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes.