Private Astronaut Crew Prepares for First-Ever Commercial Spacewalk on SpaceX Mission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of four private astronauts is set to embark on a historic SpaceX mission, which includes the first-ever private spacewalk using newly developed spacesuits and an updated spacecraft.
Night Owls Face Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Research Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Madrid reveals that night owls have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waists, and a nearly 50% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early risers.
AI’s Growth Raises Concerns over Water Consumption in Data Centers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As artificial intelligence advances rapidly, the environmental impact of the technology is increasingly under scrutiny, particularly its high demands on water and energy resources in data centers.
CMG Leak Unveils Controversial ‘Active Listening’ Ad Technology
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A leaked document from Cox Media Group’s subsidiary, CMG Local Solutions, has raised concerns over the use of AI-driven "active listening" to target smartphone users with ads based on voice data.
AI Replaces Human Teacher in First Virtual Classroom
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A new educational program has introduced AI as the primary instructor in a groundbreaking virtual classroom, marking a significant shift from traditional teaching methods.
Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones, Brain Cancer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer.
New Technique Revolutionizes Embryo Screening for Genetic Abnormalities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Maastricht University have developed a groundbreaking method that allows for the comprehensive screening of embryos for all known genetic abnormalities with a single, more accurate, and faster test.
New Blood Test Predicts Long-Term Heart Disease Risk in Women: Study
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New research has revealed that measuring specific blood fat types and C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease decades later.
Organizations Struggle with AI Adoption amid Resistance to Change
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integral to business operations, companies are facing significant challenges in integrating this new technology, hindered by outdated systems, institutional resistance, and complex change management issues.
AI-Powered Tongue Imaging Algorithm Shows Promise in Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study has developed an AI-based diagnostic algorithm utilizing tongue imaging, offering a potential non-invasive method to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD).
New Microbial Species Discovered in Harsh Lake Offers Clues to Complex Life's Origins
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists have discovered a new species of tiny microbes in an extremely inhospitable lake, which form large colonies and interact with other microbes in unique ways.
Early Supermassive Black Holes Linked to Dark Matter, New Study Suggests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astrophysicists from UCLA propose a dark matter-driven mechanism that could explain the formation of supermassive black holes in the early universe, long before conventional theories suggest they should have existed.
One in Eight Dementia Diagnoses May Be Linked to Liver Disease, Study Suggests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study indicates that up to 12.8% of individuals diagnosed with dementia might actually be suffering from cognitive symptoms caused by hepatic encephalopathy, a treatable condition related to liver cirrhosis
Scientists Discover Protein Capable of Halting DNA Damage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers have identified a protein that can stop DNA damage, making it a potential candidate for cancer vaccine development, with its ability to be integrated into any organism.
'AI Scientist' Unveiled Capable of Automating Scientific Discoveries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sakana AI Labs has announced the development of an artificial intelligence system that it claims can fully automate the scientific discovery process, raising questions about the future of research and the role of human scientists.
Study Suggests Seaweed May Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 2024 study indicates that the consumption of the seaweed Ecklonia cava could potentially slow down or prevent Parkinson's disease, offering hope for new dietary approaches to managing the condition.
Dozens of Satellites Under Construction in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has made rapid progress in the space industry during the past three years and is currently manufacturing as many as 30 satellites, an official said.
Recent Astrophysical Simulations Suggest Novel Source of Gravitational Waves
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Recent astrophysical simulations have pointed to a previously unknown source of gravitational waves originating from the collapse of massive stars.
