Iran has launched a new office meant to steer scientific and technological exchange with the Islamic world. The STEP-AUT office, unveiled in Tehran, is tasked with organizing cooperation programs and expanding the country's science diplomacy. It will also work to connect Iranian researchers with scientists, scholars and universities across the Islamic world.
Kermanshah, IRNA — Four IRGC aerospace personnel have been killed in Kermanshah during a US attack, according to a statement from the provincial IRGC public relations office.
Iran recorded 407 earthquakes in a single month, a figure that underscores the country's seismic activity. The tremors ranged in size, though most were likely minor and went unnoticed by residents. Seismologists point to the region's location on major fault lines as the reason for the constant shaking. While the sheer number sounds alarming, authorities have not reported widespread damage or casualties from the events.
Iranian cardiologist and inventor Azin Alizadeh-Asl has won a gold medal at the sixth International Invention and Innovation Competition organized by the International Federation of Inventors' Associations. The event took place in 2026. Her work earned top honors among participants.
Iran's Department of Environment has mapped out the country's vertebrate fossil reserves. The agency studied and cataloged a large portion of these paleontological sites. A conservation map has been prepared to protect the valuable fossils.
Iran's Department of Environment has revised its national cheetah conservation plan. Experts, academics, rangers, and NGOs took part. Cutting human-caused threats and boosting habitat protection are now the top priorities.
Iranian students wrapped up the International Earth Science Olympiad in Italy with two silver medals, six bronze medals, and a top prize. The team's performance at the 19th edition of the competition marked a strong showing for the country. Details on the specific events and individual achievements were not immediately released.
Iran's Department of Environment is rolling out a broad set of conservation, scientific, legal, and operational measures. The approach is data-driven and research-based, with priorities set accordingly. The goal is to better protect wildlife species and habitats across the country.
The Mustafa Prize, an international award for scientific excellence, has revealed its program lineup for the 2026 edition. The announcement covers the schedule of events, nomination procedures, and award categories for the upcoming cycle. Organizers are expected to release more specific guidelines in the coming months.