China Launches 10 Internet Satellites in First Step toward Guowang Constellation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has taken its first step toward building the Guowang satellite constellation, launching 10 internet satellites into orbit on Monday to compete with SpaceX's Starlink for global high-speed internet coverage.
Japanese Startup Space One Aborts Rocket Launch Minutes after Liftoff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Japanese space startup, Space One, aborted its second rocket launch attempt on Wednesday just minutes after liftoff, marking another setback nine months after its first launch ended in an explosion.
Juno Mission Uncovers Heart of Jovian Moon’s Volcanic Rage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists with the Juno mission to Jupiter have discovered that the volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io are each likely powered by their own chamber of roiling hot magma rather than an ocean of magma.
Stanford Researchers Develop Skin-Based Vaccine Using Harmless Bacteria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Stanford University researchers have engineered a topical, needle-free vaccine using a harmless skin bacterium that could replace traditional injections, offering a pain-free alternative without inflammation or side effects.
Ancient Genes Pinpoint When Humans, Neanderthals Mixed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported on Thursday.
AI in Medical Imaging Can Deliver Misleading Results, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Artificial intelligence can enhance medical imaging by detecting patterns beyond human perception, but a new study reveals the technology may produce highly accurate yet misleading results by relying on unintended data cues.
Scientists Develop Diamond Battery Capable of Lasting Thousands of Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have developed a diamond battery powered by carbon-14 decay, capable of providing tiny amounts of power for thousands of years.
Iran Successfully Launches Fakhr-1 Satellite into Orbit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Army successfully launched the Fakhr-1 satellite into orbit using the domestically developed Simorgh satellite carrier on Friday, achieving a significant milestone in the country’s space program.
Iran Successfully Launches Orbital Transfer Unit via Simorgh Rocket
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Simorgh rocket successfully launched the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit (OTU) into an elliptical orbit, along with two additional payloads.
Venus’s Interior Has Been Dry for Most of Its History, New Evidence Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While some have proposed that Venus once hosted oceans on its surface, new evidence suggests that the planet’s interior has been dry for most of its history.
Obesity May Cause Men to Lose Memory A Decade Earlier than Women, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Men with obesity face an earlier onset of cognitive decline compared to women, a study by Imperial College London reveals, underscoring the role of cardiovascular health in dementia risk.
Iran Develops Super-Resolution Satellite Imaging Technology
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s homegrown Khayyam satellite, which was launched into orbit in 2022, has captured super-resolution images, an official said.
Therapy, Rehabilitation Show Promise for Long COVID Relief, Study Reveals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Talking therapies and physical rehabilitation may offer effective treatment for long COVID symptoms, according to a groundbreaking Canadian study.
Study Finds Video Games Can Boost Mental Wellbeing across All Ages
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Video games, often criticized as a time-wasting activity, may actually enhance mental wellbeing, according to a new study from Japan, which also highlights benefits for older adults' cognitive skills.
Japan's Space Agency Halts Epsilon S Rocket Engine Test after Fire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire at Japan's Tanegashima Space Center during an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket has forced the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to halt testing, raising concerns over potential delays to the rocket's debut launch, originally scheduled for March 2024.
Scientists Create World's Thinnest Spaghetti
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of UK chemists at the University College London (UCL) have created the world's thinnest spaghetti, believed to be 200 times thinner than a human hair and narrower than some wavelengths of light.
Galactic Collision at 2 Million mph Offers Glimpse Into Earth's Potential Fate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Astronomers have captured the high-speed collision of two galaxies, providing insights into a cosmic event that mirrors scenarios for the distant future of our Milky Way.
Anger Can Be Key Driver of Success, Neurologist Claims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Anger, often seen as a destructive force, can actually propel individuals to greater success, says Dr. Guy Leschziner, a neurologist and professor at King’s College Hospital in London.
