Non-Cytotoxic Nanosilver Structures Bring New Hope for Curing Infections
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Stanford University managed to completely eliminate the cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles, bringing new hopes for curing infections. ( 20:07:30 - 2012/09/12)

Sliding Metals Show Fluidlike Behavior, New Clues to Wear
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers have discovered a swirling, fluid-like behavior in a solid piece of metal sliding over another, providing new insights into the mechanisms of wear and generation of machined surfaces that could help improve the durability of metal parts. ( 14:52:04 - 2012/09/12)

Extreme Life Forms Might Be Able to Survive on Eccentric Exoplanets
TEHRAN (FNA)- Astronomers have discovered a veritable rogues' gallery of odd exoplanets - from scorching hot worlds with molten surfaces to frigid ice balls. ( 14:22:26 - 2012/09/12)

New Method for Synthesis of Noble Metal-Based Nanoparticles on Various Substrates
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers at the University of Isfahan developed a simple yet efficient method for the synthesis of noble metal-based alloy nanoparticles on different types of substrates. ( 14:17:42 - 2012/09/11)

Babies Best Adults in Detecting Language Rules?
TEHRAN (FNA)- New research examining auditory mechanisms of language learning in babies has revealed that infants as young as three months of age are able to automatically detect and learn complex dependencies between syllables in spoken language. ( 10:31:54 - 2012/09/11)

Photonics: First All-Optical Nanowire Switch
TEHRAN (FNA)- Computers may be getting faster every year, but those advances in computer speed could be dwarfed if their 1's and 0's were represented by bursts of light, instead of electricity. ( 10:21:06 - 2012/09/11)

Iran Vying with US in Neuroscience
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's progress in neurosciences is so great and significant that it is now vying with China and the US for leadership in the field, vice-chairman of Iran's First Neuroscience Congress Ali Younesi said on Monday. ( 14:27:04 - 2012/09/10)

Iranian Scientist Wins Tajikistan's Prestigious Science Title
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tajikistan granted its highest award in science to a young Iranian scientist. ( 12:41:55 - 2012/09/10)

Iran to Hold 4th Nano Teaching Exam in October
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Fourth Nano Teaching Exam is scheduled to be held in Amir Kabir University of Technology in Tehran on October 18, 2012. ( 12:33:36 - 2012/09/10)

China Willing to Promote All-out Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A Chinese official underlined his country's determination to boost ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. ( 11:56:29 - 2012/09/10)

Enough Wind to Power Global Energy Demand
TEHRAN (FNA)- There is enough energy available in winds to meet all of the world's demand. Atmospheric turbines that convert steadier and faster high-altitude winds into energy could generate even more power than ground- and ocean-based units. ( 10:38:16 - 2012/09/10)

Genome of Malaria-Causing Parasite Sequenced
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists announced they have discovered that the parasite that causes the most common form of malaria share the same genetic variations - even when the organisms are separated across continents. ( 10:09:30 - 2012/09/10)

Official: Iran Able to Produce 38 Nano Laboratory Tools
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian experts and scientists are able to produce 38 nanotechnology laboratory tools and equipment, Secretary-General of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Saeed Sarkar announced on Sunday. ( 18:31:40 - 2012/09/09)

Official: Use of Nanotechnology Growing among Iranian Industrialists
TEHRAN (FNA)- Different Iranian industries, including the country's auto-manufacturing companies, are making an increasing use of nanotechnology in their products, Secretary-General of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Dr. Saeed Sarkar announced on Sunday. ( 13:26:36 - 2012/09/09)