New Method Unveils Simpler Approach to Detecting Atmospheres on Distant Exoplanets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astronomers at the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient technique to identify atmospheres on rocky exoplanets, a key factor in determining their potential habitability.
First-Ever Imaging of Iranian Iron Age Swords Reveals Extensive Tampering by Smugglers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New research using neutron tomography has revealed significant modern modifications to ancient Iranian bronze swords, exposing the challenges of identifying authentic artifacts in the illicit antiquities trade.
Iran's Zafar 1 Satellite to Be Ready for Launch Soon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's University of Science and Technology has finished the development of its Zafar 1 communications satellite and announced its preparation for launch, while a higher-resolution satellite, Zafar 2, is also in the works.
Instagram Experiences Global Outage, Access Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Instagram has gone offline in multiple countries, with thousands of users reporting difficulties accessing the platform and logging in.
Iran to Launch Three Remote Sensing Satellites by Year-End
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran plans to launch three remote sensing satellites by the end of the current Persian year (March 22), marking a significant advancement in the country’s space industry, according to the Iranian Space Agency.
Tesla Shares Fall As Quarterly Sales Miss Wall Street Estimates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tesla Inc's shares dropped about 3.8% in early trading after the electric vehicle maker's quarterly sales slightly missed Wall Street predictions, raising concerns amid growing competition from China.
US Online Banking, Phone Services Hit by Outages
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of Bank of America and Verizon customers faced disruptions as online banking systems and phone services went down, with reports of incorrect balances and connection issues.
Earth Faces Major Geomagnetic Storm Following Powerful Solar Flare
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth this week after a massive solar flare erupted from the sun, potentially causing disruptions to radio communications, power grids, and satellites.
Scientists Develop DNA-Based Test to Estimate Risk of Death within a Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers from Tally Health have created a cheek swab test that may predict a person's risk of death within the next year by analyzing changes to their DNA.
UN Chief Warns Rising Sea Levels Threaten Nearly A Billion People in Coastal Areas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning about the accelerating rise in sea levels, which threatens the future of nearly one billion people living in low-lying coastal regions.
Iranian Researchers among World's Top 2% Scientists, Stanford Report Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new Stanford University report places two researchers from Iran’s Imam Reza International University among the top 2% of the world's most highly cited scientists, highlighting the growing presence of Iranian scholars in global scientific output.
Scientists Store Human Genome in Indestructible 5D Crystal for Future Revivals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers from the University of Southampton have encoded the entire human genome in a near-indestructible "5D memory crystal," a groundbreaking technology that could potentially preserve humanity's genetic information for billions of years.
Pandemic, Screen Time Fuel Surge in Childhood Myopia, Global Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A recent global analysis highlights a significant rise in childhood short-sightedness, with one in three children now affected, as researchers link increased screen time during COVID lockdowns to worsening vision.
Iran Plans Multiple Satellite Launches by March 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran intends to launch five to seven domestically-developed satellites by the end of its current calendar year, March 20, 2025, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Reveals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study has detected microplastics in human brain tissue, marking the first time these plastic particles have been documented in this part of the body, raising concerns about potential neurotoxic effects.
Researchers Spot Largest Black Hole Jets Ever Discovered
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The supermassive black holes that sit at the center of galaxies aren't just decorative. The intense radiation they emit when feeding helps drive away gas and dust that would otherwise form stars, providing feedback that limits the growth of the galaxy.
Antibiotic Resistance Could Lead to 39 Million Deaths by 2050, Study Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study published in The Lancet predicts that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could result in over 39 million deaths by 2050, with the elderly most at risk, and calls for a global effort to combat the crisis.
Hackers Exploit Chrome Kiosk Mode to Steal Google Account Passwords
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new credential-stealing campaign using malware named StealC is forcing Chrome users into kiosk mode, locking them into full-screen windows and coercing them to enter their Google account passwords.
