Some internet sources about science and technology and Iran from the Library of Congress. Science is important to the human race we would all do well to remember this.
Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) ‘is the oldest organization dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament, and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose.' Whatever one's views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a country's armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) (http://www.gsi-iran.org)
Prepared by the Ministry of Mines and Metals of Iran, the site offers both in English and Farsi scientific and technological reports on geological topics relating to that country. Related links are also given.
Green Party of Iran (http://www.tse.or.ir/)
English and Farsi language home page of the Green Party of Iran (Hezb-e-sabz Hayeh Iran), dedicated to environmental issues in Iran.
International Institute for Caspian Studies (http://www.caspianstudies.com/E-home.htm)
‘The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS) is a non governmental research and consultancy institute based in Tehran and aimed at promoting and undertaking scholarly studies regarding political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and legal issues of the Caspian region.' Its English language site offers newsletters, seminar and program information, links and other services related to its mission.
Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (http://www.agri-jahad.org)
Farsi and English language site published by the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture.
National Research Center of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (http://www.nrcgeb.ac.ir/)
Located in Tehran, the Center has provides an English language site which presents its faculty, programs and other aspects related to its mission and initiatives.
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) (http://www.ripi.ir/en/)
Founded in 1959 as a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company, RIPI conducts research and develops technology relating to the petroleum industry. The site is invaluable in providing access to information on this industry vital to Iran's economy.
World Health Organization (http://www.who.int)
The official site of the WHO offers text in English, French or Spanish on its mission and health initiatives, programs and warnings world wide.
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