The field of science and university witnessed various news on the first day of December 1404, which this report has briefly covered.
According to RCO News Agency, Some news of today’s scientific and academic service are briefly presented in this report. To read the full version of the news, just click on its blue headline.
Hospitals should have a cultural and student council
The president of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences emphasized the importance of providing facilities for students and faculty members and said: The cultural and student council should be established and active in all hospitals and colleges.
Details of supporting thesis and student theses
University of Tehran announced the conditions and details of support for doctoral and master’s theses of students of this university.
“Starship” rocket booster exploded
The booster of the third version of SpaceX’s Starship rocket failed in initial tests and resulted in an explosion.
The duration of the doctoral course is reduced to 3 years
The Minister of Science, Research and Technology stated that the plan to reduce the number of years of study has been put on the agenda in the education department, and added: With the new measures, the length of the master’s course will be one year, and the third semester must be completed with a thesis. The number of units also decreases. Doctorate will also be reduced from 4 years to 3 years, and instead of the comprehensive exam, 3 alternatives will be given to the student, if the student cannot do them, he must take the comprehensive exam.
Considering the rheological behavior of blood to assess damage to vessel cells
Researchers from technical schools of Tehran University proved that to more accurately assess the risk of damage to vessel cells and increase the safety of imaging methods, it is necessary to consider the real rheological behavior of blood (shear dilution).
Purification of water contaminated with petroleum substances in Siri islands with academic nanocomposite membranes
The water contaminated with petroleum substances in Siri Island of Iran was treated with nanocomposite membranes by the researchers of Amirkabir University of Technology according to standard frameworks, and according to these researchers, a nanostructured nanocomposite membrane with hydrophilic property was made, which in addition to providing a very high water flux, also has a long lifespan.
Notification of the new instructions for holding the student’s day
The Deputy Minister of Culture of the Ministry of Science announced the notification of a new instruction by the Ministers of Science and Health regarding Student’s Day and said: This instruction was issued with the follow-up of the President’s office, and it emphasizes the active and interactive presence of national and provincial officials in universities on the occasion of Student’s Day.
Focusing on “metabolic diseases” and “sleep disorders” in the Research Institute of Medicinal Plants
Director of Jihad University’s Medicinal Plants Research Center said: The modification of seeds is done with the aim of uniforming the height and time of harvesting in order to provide the possibility of mechanized harvesting and greater productivity.
Why do vaginal infections come back?
In the form of a study, researchers have addressed one of the common problems of women’s health in order to present a clear picture of the reasons for the occurrence and recurrence of these infections and help to better understand the ways of prevention and care.
Acupressure and strengthening marital function in women
Sexual need is one of the most important aspects of human life and its health can affect family relationships, mood and quality of life. A new research has shown that stimulating some specific points in the body with the acupressure method can improve women’s sexual performance.
The occurrence of three earthquakes above 4 Richter in Bushehr, Kurdistan and North Khorasan
In the past week, three earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 4 were recorded in Bushehr, Shuiseh, Kurdistan, and Rabat Qarabil, North Khorasan. In addition, several earthquakes with a magnitude of three to four on the Richter scale occurred in the provinces of Fars, Sistan and Baluchistan, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and other regions of the country.
Notification of the new directive of the Ministry of Science for saving and financial discipline
In line with the implementation of the general policies of resistance economy and administrative system, the Ministry of Science issued a circular, according to which ceremonial expenses, unnecessary trips, out-of-the-ordinary receptions are prohibited and emphasis is placed on saving paper, energy and reducing administrative tasks.
The possibility of housing doctoral students with permitted years in dormitories
It is possible to accommodate non-indigenous daily PhD students who entered before 1403 with the authorized years of Shahid Beheshti University from the married dormitory.
Holding the national event “From idea to business in sports”
The national event “From Idea to Business in Sports” is held with the aim of supporting creative ideas and developing the ecosystem of innovation in the country’s sports.
First look at a cosmic vampire!
For the first time, scientists have taken a close look at a vampire star feeding on its victim.
Technology Development Supporters Foundation is set up in Technology Parks
The head of the Technology and Innovation Affairs Support Office of the Ministry of Science’s Technology and Innovation Deputy announced the possibility of establishing a “Technology Development Supporters Foundation” in technology parks and said: Parks can set up these foundations and benefactors can participate in investing and supporting technology development.
Launching “Student Reda Card” to support students
The Vice President of Student Affairs within the Student Affairs Organization stated that the 14th government is seeking to improve services for students and announced the launch of a national student card welfare scheme under the supervision of the Ministry of Science and with the cooperation of the Ministry of Health and the Student Welfare Fund of the two ministries.
I kept silent for the past two weeks to hear/ We should not go through the issues with a fuss
Referring to some speculations about the change of structure, merger or transfer of missions regarding this university, the president of Payamnoor University said: I have been silent for the past two weeks to listen; To know where the weak and strong points are and what are the views of different groups. This listening is the basis of accurate and scientific decision-making. The university is a place where the voice of the great scientific family should be heard; Not to go through the issues with a fuss.
The role of geographic capacities in the development of Iran
In the continuation of the series of specialized meetings on the foundations of Iranian knowledge of progress, which is organized by the center of Iranian Islamic model of progress, the topic of “the role of geographical capacities and strategic reserves in Iran’s progress” was included in the agenda of the 8th meeting of the foundations of Iranian knowledge.
Moss that survived 9 months in space!
By observing the growth of mosses in space, Japanese researchers have achieved interesting results about the resistance of living organisms in adverse conditions.
The creation of a commercialization service center is promoted by the Ministry of Science/the stock base of research and technology funds
The director general of the policy, planning and development of technology and innovation office of the Ministry of Science announced the launch of the commercialization service center and said: “One of our other plans is to upgrade the stock base of research and technology funds.”
The creation of 6 new parks is strengthened in the agenda of the Ministry of Science/Research and Technology Fund
The vice minister of science announced the launch of 6 technology parks and the creation of a PE fund as programs of this vice president and said: One of the plans of the vice president in the new period is to increase the stock base of research and technology funds. Last year, the shares of 14 funds increased, and this year, at least 15 more funds are planned to be increased in order to provide more specialized services to the technology companies located in the parks.
58% reduction of bad cholesterol with a new drug
A new drug in a clinical trial was able to reduce “bad cholesterol” by 58%.
Artificial intelligence comes to the aid of infertility treatment
The director of Ibn Sina Center announced the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence in the IVF process to increase the accuracy and success of the treatment.
Neuralink’s rival brain implant entered the phase of clinical trials
Neurotechnology company Paradromics will test its implant in a trial aimed at safely restoring speech to people with severe movement disorders.
Promoting entrepreneurship among witness and self-sacrificing students with the cooperation of media
The head of the Shahid and Self-Sacrificing Student Affairs Department of the Student Affairs Organization emphasized the importance of introducing and promoting the capabilities of Shahid and Self-Sacrifice students.
Extension of the deadline for registration in the game design section of the second Olympics of intellectual games for Iranian students
The deadline for registration in the game design section of the second Olympics of intellectual games for Iranian students has been extended until the end of Saturday, December 8, due to the wide demand of the audience to complete the designs.
Extension of the opportunity to submit an article to the 14th International Scientific Conference on Materials Engineering and Metallurgy
The Scientific Secretary of the 14th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Metallurgy iMat2025 announced the one-week extension of the opportunity to submit articles to the organizing committee of this international conference and said: This extension is aimed at providing more opportunities for researchers, professors and students to complete and submit their valuable research works.
The world record for wireless transmission of electricity was broken
An American space solar company has broken the world record for wireless power transmission. Star Catcher broke the previous DARPA record by radiating 1.1 kilowatts of electricity at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Chinese humanoid robot broke the Guinness record
The Chinese humanoid robot called “Agibot A2” broke the Guinness World Record by traveling 106 kilometers without stopping and managed to achieve this success without shutting down along the way.
The passage of icy moons in front of Saturn’s rings
NASA’s Photo of the Day shows the passage of Saturn’s two icy moons in front of its rings.
The schedule for registration of student loans of Tehran University was announced
The schedule of registration of three student loans, including housing deposit, essential and Tehran University tuition fees, was announced.
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