Iranian Firm to Launch Dual-Purpose Satellite on Russian Rocket
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian aerospace startup Omid Fazaa will launch a new satellite this year, combining two key missions—IoT connectivity and agricultural imaging using a Russian Soyuz rocket.
Children Born Today Face Drastically Higher Risk of Climate Extremes, Study Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Children born in 2020s will experience two to seven times more extreme climate events than those born in 1960, with the poorest suffering the most, according to new research published in Nature.
Apple Executive Suggests AI May Replace Google, Triggering Market Selloff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shares of Alphabet and Apple fell sharply after Apple’s Eddy Cue testified that AI tools could replace traditional search engines like Google, raising concerns over the future of a lucrative partnership.
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in 2025, Urges Users to Switch to Teams
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Microsoft has confirmed it will permanently shut down Skype in May 2025, ending a two-decade run of the once-dominant video calling platform and steering users toward its Teams service.
Apple Partners with Anthropic to Develop AI-Powered Coding Tool: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Apple Inc is collaborating with AI startup Anthropic, which is backed by Amazon, on an artificial intelligence-based coding platform designed to write, edit, and test software, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
AMD Projects $1.5 Billion Revenue Loss from US Curbs on China Chip Exports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Advanced Micro Devices expects a $1.5 billion revenue impact in 2025 due to new US export restrictions on advanced AI chips to China, though strong demand for its processors helped the company issue a second-quarter forecast above Wall Street expectations.
Ancient Zircon Crystals Shed Light on 1 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strike in Scotland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An ancient meteorite strike hit what is now Scotland significantly later than previously thought, scientists say.
Distant Icy Worlds Are Unlocking Secrets of Solar System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Exploration of the outer solar system is offering critical clues about its history. Scientists have uncovered new details about the formation of distant icy worlds beyond Neptune.
Space Mission Launches to Grow Food in Orbit from Scratch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new space experiment launched today aims to grow complete meals—like steak and mashed potatoes—from cells in orbit, in a bold move to make human life beyond Earth more sustainable.
China Launches First 10G Broadband Network in Hebei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has launched its first 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, in a major push to modernize internet infrastructure and establish global leadership in ultra-fast connectivity.
Scientists Claim Discovery of 'New' Color Perceived through Laser Eye Experiment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of US researchers say they have induced the perception of a color never seen before by stimulating the human retina with laser pulses—though the claim is drawing skepticism from some experts.
Microsoft Touts CPU-Based AI Model as Energy-Efficient Alternative
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Microsoft’s new BitNet b1.58 model significantly reduces memory and energy requirements while matching the capabilities of full-precision AI models, offering a promising low-resource alternative.
Google Warns of Sophisticated Email Scam Exploiting Its Own Platform
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Google has issued an urgent warning about a phishing campaign that uses its own website-building service to bypass email security filters, potentially exposing its 1.8 billion Gmail users to data theft.
Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting Fluid Battery for Flexible Electronics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists at Linköping University have created a groundbreaking soft battery made with fluid electrodes, capable of taking any shape—a potential game-changer for future wearable and embedded technologies.
Climate Change Intensifies Hay Fever As Pollen Seasons Grow Longer, Stronger
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study confirms that climate change is worsening hay fever symptoms, with rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels lengthening pollen seasons and increasing allergen exposure, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Moon, Orbit Become New Frontiers in Global Data Storage Race
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With data demands soaring and Earth-based infrastructure facing limitations, companies like Lonestar Data Holdings are exploring the radical prospect of placing data centers in space and on the Moon.
Panama Tree Species Uses Lightning to Eliminate Rivals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A tropical tree species in Panama’s lowland rainforest appears to benefit from lightning strikes by surviving unscathed while nearby vegetation is destroyed, a new study has found.
Meta Launches Llama 4 AI Models in Bid to Regain Edge in Open AI Race
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Meta released a new generation of artificial intelligence models over the weekend, introducing the Llama 4 suite as it seeks to compete with top players like OpenAI and Google.
