How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages
TEHRAN (FNA)- Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research. ( 09:43:30 - 2013/05/21)

Practice Makes Perfect? Not So Much, New Research Finds
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turns out, that old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown as new research has found that a copious amount of practice is not enough to explain why people differ in level of skill in two widely studied activities, chess and music. ( 09:43:22 - 2013/05/21)

Link Suggested Between Tumor Suppressors and Starvation Survival
TEHRAN (FNA)- A particular tumor suppressor gene that fights cancer cells does more than clamp down on unabated cell division -- the hallmark of the disease -- it also can help make cells more fit by allowing them to fend off stress, findings of a new study said. ( 10:24:24 - 2013/05/20)

Yoga Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
TEHRAN (FNA)- According to a new study presented at the "28th Annual Scientific Meeting", yoga can help lower a person's blood pressure. ( 10:23:40 - 2013/05/20)

Iran Launches Solar Power Plants at 5 Universities
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Nasrin Soltankhah announced that the country has equipped five of its universities with solar power plants pursuant to its plans to use renewable energies instead of fossil fuel. ( 15:49:41 - 2013/05/19)

Iran to Hold 1st Conference on Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy Industry
TEHRAN (FNA)- The first specialized international conference on applications of nanotechnology in power and energy industries (International Power System Conference) will be held by Niroo Research Institute and Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council on July 3, 2013. ( 15:30:50 - 2013/05/19)

Ahmadinejad: World Politicians Admit Iran's Astonishing Scientific Progress
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that over 100 prominent politicians in different countries of the world have admitted Iran's unique progress scientific and technological fields. ( 15:05:14 - 2013/05/19)

Iran Unveils 4 Scientific Achievements in New Energy Sources
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran unveiled four scientific achievements in the field of new energy resources in a ceremony on Sunday attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Vice-President for Science and Technology Nasrin Soltankhah. ( 11:43:59 - 2013/05/19)

Brain Makes Call on Which Ear Is Used for Cell Phone
TEHRAN (FNA)- If you're a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, according to a newly published study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. ( 10:30:41 - 2013/05/19)

Our Emotions Match Music to Colors
TEHRAN (FNA)- Whether we're listening to Bach or the blues, our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the melodies make us feel, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley. ( 10:26:16 - 2013/05/19)

Ahmadinejad: Iranian Nation Able to Make Further Scientific, Technological Progress
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed the country's scientific and technological progress, and said the Iranian nation can make progress in every field and arena. ( 17:23:32 - 2013/05/18)

VP: Iran to Unveil 4 Scientific Achievements in New Energy Sources
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Nasrin Soltankhah announced that the country plans to unveil four scientific achievements in the field of new energy resources in the near future. ( 17:20:13 - 2013/05/18)

Tehran Hosting International Medical, Dental, Lab Equipment Exhibition
TEHRAN (FNA)- The 16th International Exhibition of Medical, Dental, Laboratory Equipment and Pharmaceutical Products kicked off here in Tehran on Saturday. ( 16:11:14 - 2013/05/18)

Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
TEHRAN (FNA)- In a new discovery reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Brown University and Lifespan researchers showed that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. ( 10:40:23 - 2013/05/18)