China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, is preparing to complete its most important stage.
IRGC Unveils Plan for Homegrown Satellite Constellation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has long-term plans to create a satellite constellation, a commander said.
Exoplanet with Unlikely Atmosphere Challenges Scientific Expectations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A rocky exoplanet, known as 55 Cancri e, has defied expectations by possessing an atmosphere despite its proximity to its star, challenging scientists' assumptions about habitable worlds.
Researchers Discover Enzymes Advancing Universal Blood Donor Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lund University have identified novel enzymes in gut bacteria, a breakthrough bringing the prospect of universal donor blood closer to reality, as detailed in a recent publication in Nature Microbiology.
China to Send Probe to Get Samples From Moon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China is preparing to launch a lunar probe on Friday that would land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into geological and other differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.
AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccine amid Safety Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine from global markets, citing decreased demand and safety concerns following revelations about rare blood clotting risks associated with the vaccine.
US Government Sought Telegram Backdoor for Surveillance: Founder
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pavel Durov, founder of the social media platform Telegram, revealed in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that the US government had sought a backdoor to potentially spy on its users.
Iran, Iraq Explore Avenues for Broadening Academic Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chancellor of Sharif University of Technology discussed ways of expanding cooperation and interaction with Iraqi universities in the scientific, research and academic fields during a visit to the Arab country.
Iran Space Agency Sets Course for Expansion with Satellite Launch Plans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Space Agency is charting a course for expansion in the new Persian year, focusing on satellite launches, technological advancements, and bolstering international collaborations to elevate satellite capabilities.
Giant Fossils Suggest Ancient Warm Climates Encouraged Monster Snakes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The discovery of a massive snake fossil in India suggests that giant serpents once roamed the Earth's warmer regions alongside various other creatures, researchers say.
Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in Milky Way Found
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy.
US Plans to Block Use of Russian Anti-Virus Software: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Washington is poised to prohibit American businesses and individuals from utilizing software developed by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, as reported by CNN on Tuesday, citing anonymous government officials familiar with the situation.
Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Muslim World to Cut Ties with Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Islamic nations to sever all economic and political relations with Israel, as there is no end in sight regarding the occupying entity’s barbaric war on Gaza.
Turing Award-Winning Scientist Warns of Unregulated AI Weapons' Potential Disaster
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Geoffrey Hinton, a Turing Award-winning scientist hailed as a trailblazer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, cautions that the world may face catastrophic consequences without proper regulation of AI weapons.
Iran's to Launch Pars-2 Satellite by Mach 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Space Agency has unveiled a plan to launch the Pars-2 satellite by the end of the upcoming Iranian calendar year, which concludes on March 21, 2025.
Report: Up to 8 Million UK Jobs at Risk from Artificial Intelligence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - As many as 8 million jobs in the UK could be lost to artificial intelligence in a “worst case scenario”, according to a report.
Iran among Top 10 Countries in Advanced Space Technology: ICT Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is among the top 10 countries in the world in the space industry and has attained the most sophisticated space technology in the world, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour said.
Iran Successfully Launches Pars-1 Satellite into Orbit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran successfully launched its Pars-1 research and remote sensing satellite into orbit, placing it 500 kilometers above Earth’s surface.
