Australia Expands Social Media Ban to Include YouTube
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Australian government has reversed its earlier position and added YouTube to its upcoming social media ban for users under 16, defying legal threats from Alphabet and vowing to prioritize children's safety over platform pushback.
Iranian Satellite to Launch Friday Aboard Russian Soyuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will launch a satellite aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket this week as part of a multi-satellite mission from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.
OpenAI Pushes Further into AI Automation with ChatGPT Agent Rollout
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – OpenAI has unveiled a powerful new feature for ChatGPT that enables the AI chatbot to perform complex tasks on behalf of users, intensifying competition among tech giants to dominate the emerging field of intelligent virtual agents.
Astronomers Witness Dawn of A New Solar System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – International researchers have, for the first time, pinpointed the moment when planets began to form around a star beyond the Sun.
Japan Sets World Record for Fastest Internet Speed over Long Distance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers in Japan have claimed a new world record for data transmission speeds, achieving over 125,000 gigabits per second across 1,120 miles — more than double the previous record and vastly exceeding average global broadband capacities.
Climate Change Triples Death Toll in Europe’s Deadly Heat Wave, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A recent European heat wave killed thousands as climate change drove temperatures far beyond historical norms, with researchers estimating that global warming was responsible for nearly two-thirds of the deaths.
Scientists Develop Green Ammonia Production Using Artificial Lightning
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
Scientists Spot Mystery Object Believed to Come from Beyond Solar System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – It isn’t a bird, it isn’t a plane and it certainly isn’t Superman – but it does appear to be a visitor from beyond our solar system, according to astronomers who have discovered a new object hurtling through our cosmic neighborhood.
Honda Enters Reusable Rocket Race with Successful Japan Test
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Honda has successfully completed a test flight of its reusable rocket in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, stepping into competition with SpaceX and other private space firms.
Reports Suggest Loss of at Least 6 Iranian Nuclear Scientists in Israeli Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s military strikes on Tehran has claimed the lives of at least six Iranian nuclear scientists.
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.
