Cities Face ‘Whiplash’ of Floods, Droughts As Temperatures Rise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Weather patterns in some of the world’s most densely populated cities are shifting dramatically between droughts and floods as rising global temperatures disrupt the water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid revealed on Wednesday.
Climate Change Threatens to Increase Space Debris, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study warns that climate change, already posing significant challenges on Earth, could soon worsen the problem of debris in low Earth orbit, potentially reducing available space for satellites.
Scientists Develop Battery Powered by Nuclear Waste
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers have developed a prototype battery that harnesses radiation from nuclear waste to generate electricity, offering a potential way to repurpose radioactive materials.
Chinese Startup Unveils ‘World’s First’ Fully Autonomous AI Agent
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Chinese artificial intelligence startup claims to have developed the "world’s first" fully autonomous AI agent, marking what it describes as a major breakthrough in AI research.
Scrolling Social Media Triggers Unique Physiological Responses, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study reveals that using social media induces distinctive physiological effects, including slowed heart rate and increased sweating, suggesting deep mental absorption.
AI Voice Model Wows, Worries Users with Uncanny Realism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new AI voice model from startup Sesame has astonished users with its near-human realism, sparking both admiration and unease.
New Mpox Variant Sparks Concern As Experts Warn of High Transmissibility
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Health officials have raised alarms over a newly identified, highly transmissible mpox variant, suspected of driving a surge in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
China Unveils Fastest Quantum Computer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese scientists have introduced a prototype superconducting quantum computer that they claim outperforms the world’s most powerful supercomputers by an unprecedented margin, marking a significant milestone in quantum computing.
Scientists Develop 'e-Taste' Technology to Bring Flavor to Virtual Reality
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at the Ohio State University have introduced "e-Taste," a novel technology designed to integrate taste into virtual reality, allowing users to remotely perceive flavors through a wireless chemical interface.
Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Lands on Moon with NASA Experiments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the moon Sunday, carrying a suite of scientific instruments for NASA in the latest effort to establish commercial activity on the lunar surface ahead of future astronaut missions.
Broccoli Sprout Extract May Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A compound found in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and Brussels sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels, offering a potential low-cost method to prevent type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
China Overtakes South Korea in Semiconductor Technology, Survey Shows
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has surpassed South Korea in all areas of semiconductor technology, according to a recent survey of local experts, signaling a shift in the industry landscape.
Chinese Researchers Identify New Bat Coronavirus with Potential Human Infection Risk
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus capable of infecting humans through the same receptor used by the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Mitochondrial Stress Disrupts Insulin Production in Diabetes, Study Finds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified how mitochondrial dysfunction impairs insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells in diabetes, but findings suggest that reversing the damage could restore their function.
NVIDIA Set to Bear Brunt of US Ban on Tech Export
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NVIDIA is set to bear the brunt of new US export restrictions that will further limit its ability to sell advanced AI chips to China, one of its largest markets.
NASA Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Waves of Liquid Water on Mars
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered wave-like patterns carved into Martian rock, suggesting that liquid water existed on the Red Planet’s surface for longer than previously believed, according to a study published in Science Advances.
Researchers Uncover Stealthy Backdoor Attack Targeting Large Language Models
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at Saint Louis University have identified a new backdoor attack capable of manipulating large language models (LLMs) while remaining undetectable, raising concerns over AI security vulnerabilities.
Downloads of DeepSeek's AI Apps Paused in South Korea over Privacy Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has temporarily halted downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea as it collaborates with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Korean officials said on Monday.
