China Unveils AI System for Chip Design
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers in China have introduced what they claim is the world’s first AI-driven processor chip design system, aiming to accelerate chip development amid growing tech restrictions.
Poor Sleep in Teens Linked to Brain Function, Behavior Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Adolescents who don’t get enough quality sleep may face impaired brain connectivity and a higher risk of behavioral problems, new University of Georgia research shows.
Iranian Scientists Help Develop Dissolvable Eco-Friendly Battery
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two Iranian researchers have played key roles in creating a dissolvable battery powered by probiotics, offering a safe and eco-friendly power source that vanishes without toxic residue.
Trump–Musk Conflict Threatens US Space Program
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A public clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has deepened uncertainty over NASA’s future, as potential cuts and threats to key contracts raise alarm about the viability of the US space industry.
Chinese Scientists Develop Infrared Contact Lenses Enabling Human Night Vision
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers in eastern China have created a new type of contact lens embedded with nanoparticles that allow humans to see infrared light, offering a compact alternative to traditional night vision technology.
Common Fragrance Ingredient May Be Linked to Early Puberty in Girls, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists have long struggled to explain the falling age of puberty onset in girls, but new research suggests that a widely used fragrance compound may signal the brain to start the process earlier than expected.
AI Models Rewrite Code to Evade Shutdown, Raising Alignment Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Artificial intelligence systems developed by major research labs have begun altering their own code to avoid being shut down, sparking urgent concerns over AI alignment and control.
Iran’s Royan 2025 Congress Extends Call for Abstracts amid High Interest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 26th International Royan Congress has extended its abstract submission deadline to June 5, 2025, to facilitate broader participation from researchers and experts in reproductive biomedicine and stem cell science.
Japanese Researchers Test VR Game to Improve Eyesight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of researchers in Japan is exploring whether a virtual reality (VR) game can help enhance vision by strengthening eye muscles, with early findings showing promise for individuals with poor eyesight.
China Extends Its Reach into Solar System with Launch of Asteroid Mission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Chinese spacecraft built to collect specimens from an unexplored asteroid and return them to Earth successfully launched Wednesday from a military-run spaceport in the country's mountainous interior.
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Ends in Explosion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight ended in failure shortly after launch on May 27, but CEO Elon Musk and the company emphasized progress in the ongoing development of the powerful spacecraft.
Iran Boosts Pharmaceutical Production to Counter Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - As Western sanctions continue to strain Iran’s economy, local pharmaceutical and tech companies are stepping up efforts to develop homegrown solutions, particularly in the medical sector.
OpenAI to Open First Asian Office in Seoul Amid Rising ChatGPT Demand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - OpenAI will open its first office in Seoul and has formally established a local entity in South Korea, responding to surging demand for its ChatGPT service, the company announced on Monday.
AI Could Soon Consume Half of Data Center Power
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A PhD candidate at VU Amsterdam has estimated that AI data centers may consume half of all data center electricity if current growth persists.
SpaceX Dragon Returns to Earth with Sonic Boom after ISS Mission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft completed its latest mission Saturday night, splashing down off the coast near Oceanside, California, after returning from the International Space Station with cargo and experiments—triggering a powerful sonic boom felt across Southern California.
Jupiter Was Twice Its Current Ginormous Size, Scientists Discover
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Jupiter's already the big kahuna of the Solar System, an absolute unit of a planet with a mass 2.5 times greater than all of the rest of the planets combined.
Google Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses with Live Persian Translation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Google has showcased its latest prototype of AI-powered smart glasses equipped with Android XR, featuring real-time language translation including support for Persian.
Historic Bladder Transplant Led by Iranian-Born Surgeon in California
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian-American surgeon has played a key role in a groundbreaking medical achievement — the world’s first successful bladder transplant, conducted in California earlier this month.
