Collision with Milky Way Ripped ‘Sausage’ Galaxy into Shreds 8-10 Billion Years Ago
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An unknown dwarf galaxy, dubbed ‘Sausage’ galaxy, smashed into our own Milky Way Galaxy around 8 to 10 billion years ago, a team of astronomers suggests.
Key Tech for Quantum Communications Offered by Implanting Diamonds with Flaws
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Other than their purity, flaws in Diamonds may be holding the key to a new type of communications with high security. Diamonds were used by researchers to preserve fragile quantum information over long distances.
Clean Energy Maybe Answer To Fight Climate Warming, Future Air Pollution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New study suggests that the increased use of air conditioning systems could add to the climate warming problems and degrading air quality in the further and the answer to fight it maybe more eco-friendly energy sources.
Google Lets Third Party Apps Read Gmail Accounts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A new report, dampening Google’s claims about protecting its users’ privacy reveals that it allows third-party app developers to read customers’ Gmail accounts.
Niantic Reveals Its AR Real World Platform (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Google spinoff Niantic showed off its improved augmented reality Real World Platform that is able to read and understand real-world scenes, by targeting more accurate AR interactions to enable occlusion of virtual objects behind reality.
Bacteria Can 'Divide and Conquer' to Vanquish Their Enemies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Some bacteria can release toxins that provoke their neighbors into attacking each other, a tactic that could be exploited to fight infections.
Astronomers Find Best Evidence Yet for Alien Life on Saturn's Moon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Large organic molecules blasted into space from deep-sea vents on one of Saturn's moons show that it contains "all of the basic requirements for life as we know it”.
Obesity, Aging Linked to Alzheimer's Markers in The Brain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A new study suggests that when a high-fat, high-sugar diet that leads to obesity is paired with normal aging, it may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
New discovery: Unprecedented Breakthrough in Fight against HIV
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at the University of Hong Kong made a new discovered that could be a major breakthrough in the fight against HIV.
Mindful Movement May Help Lower Stress, Anxiety
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using the time to instead be more mindful of your breathing and surroundings may help boost your wellbeing, according to researchers.
Scientists Discover How Antiviral Gene Works
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - It's been known for years that humans and other mammals possess an antiviral gene called RSAD2 that prevents a remarkable range of viruses from multiplying.
Toothpaste and Hand Wash Are Causing Antibiotic Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
Martian Dust Storm Covers Entire Planet
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A giant dust storm has enveloped the entire planet of Mars, with dust clouds reaching up to 40 miles high, NASA announced Wednesday.
Greater Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Decreasing Risk of Breast Cancer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Researchers suggest higher levels of vitamin D are associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer.
New 3D Imaging Analysis Technique Could Lead to Improved Arthritis Treatment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change the way that the severity of the condition is assessed, has been developed by a team of engineers, physicians and radiologists led by the University of Cambridge.
Neuroscientists Map Brain's Response to Cold Touch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Neuroscientists have mapped the feeling of cool touch to the brain's insula in a mouse model.
Allergen in Red Meat Linked to Heart Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A team of researchers says it has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart.
New Type of Depression Identified
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Depression is a mental disorder that affects over 300 million people around the world. While treatments exist, many of them are based on one hypothesis of how depression arises.
