New Discovery Made about Black Holes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Given that our first direct detections confirming the existence of black holes only took place in this century, humanity can be forgiven for not knowing a few things about these mysterious cosmic objects.
Prehistoric Winged Lizard Unearthed in Chile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chilean scientists have announced the discovery of the first-ever southern hemisphere remains of a type of Jurassic-era "winged lizard" known as a pterosaur.
Over 500 Iranians Die of COVID Infection in 24 Hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has risen to 112,935 people, with 505 more Iranians succumbing to the disease in 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
Cold Planets Exist throughout Milky Way
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Although thousands of planets have been discovered in the Milky Way, most reside less than a few thousand light years from Earth.
Star Explodes After Black Hole Devours It from Inside
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astronomers have observed the signs of a star swallowing a compact object that they believe is a black hole, and that object then devouring the star's core from the inside.
One-Third of Sun-Like Stars May Have Eaten Their Planets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Like the Greek god Chronos, a good number of stars devour their children. As many as one-third of them have swallowed one or more of their own planets, a new study suggests.
Japan Suspends Moderna COVID Vaccine After Another Million Doses Found Contaminated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese officials have suspended the use of millions of doses of the Moderna COVID vaccine after foreign substances were found in a number of batches and two people died after receiving jabs from the affected lots.
New Type of ‘Hycean’ Exoplanet Could Support Life
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – When it comes to looking for life elsewhere in the universe, we tend to be very Earth-centric: We look for planets that are similar to our own, assuming that life elsewhere will be similar to us and require similar conditions.
US Reports World's First Deer with COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US government said on Friday it had confirmed the world's first cases of Covid-19 in deer, expanding the list of animals known to have tested positive for the disease.
New Class of Habitable Exoplanets Represent A Big Step forward in Search for Life
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new class of exoplanet very different to our own, but which could support life, has been identified by astronomers, which could greatly accelerate the search for life outside our Solar System.
Fastest Asteroid in Solar System Discovered
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of researchers led by Scott Sheppard, a staff scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Science, discovered the fastest-orbiting asteroid in the solar system.
Large Number of Rogue Supermassive Black Holes Wandering Universe
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Supermassive black holes tend to sit, more or less stationary, at the centers of galaxies. But not all of these awesome cosmic objects stay put; some may be knocked askew, wobbling around galaxies like cosmic nomads.
Chemical Element behind Geminids Asteroid’s Weird Comet-Like Tail
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There's something strange about the near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon: It brightens up as it approaches the Sun, despite not having any reserves of ice that would normally cause this effect as they evaporate and scatter sunlight.
Heart Condition Linked to Moderna Vaccine More Common than Thought, Data Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New data has led to probe into whether a serious adverse effect associated with Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine may be more widespread than previously thought.
Saturn’s Rippling Rings Point to Massive, Soupy Core Hidden Inside
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saturn’s rings aren’t just a beautiful adornment — scientists can use the feature to understand what’s happening deep inside the planet.
A ‘Break’ Discovered in One of Milky Way’s Spiral Arms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists have spotted a previously unrecognized feature of our Milky Way galaxy: A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood.
In Search of Planets Supporting Life: ‘Cool’ Stars in Cosmos May Not Be So Unique
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Stars scattered throughout the cosmos look different, but they may be more alike than once thought, according to Rice University researchers.
Iran, Australia Jointly Developing COVID Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Companies from Iran and Australia are jointly working on a coronavirus vaccine that is expected to become available in late September, an Iranian official said.
