Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Changes in Jaw Development, Say Experts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists are raising concerns that the rise in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may contribute to changes in jaw development, a shift potentially tied to softer diets and reduced chewing.
Iran Sets Sights on Lunar Exploration with New Rover Project
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Space Agency has launched its first major lunar rover project, signaling a strategic move to tap into the Moon's resources and join the ranks of other spacefaring nations.
TikTok Users Flock to Chinese App RedNote amid Ban Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As a potential ban on TikTok looms in the US, users are migrating to RedNote, a Chinese app, which has quickly become the most downloaded on Apple's US App Store.
Iran to Launch 'Shaheed Soleimani' Satellite Constellation in 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The head of Iran’s Space Organization has announced that the launch of the 'Shaheed (martyr) Soleimani' satellite constellation will commence in late march 2025.
AI Development in Iran A Must: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the necessity of facilitating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.
Global Study Links Sugary Drinks to Millions of New Diabetes, Heart Disease Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new study published in Nature Medicine estimates that sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease globally each year.
Challenges Can Be Settled with Help of Universities: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described universities as one of the most important centers that can help resolve the country’s problems.
Iran to Launch More Satellites by March: Space Agency Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is set to launch additional satellites by the end of the Persian year, March 22, 2025, according to the country's Space Agency Chief Hassan Salariyeh.
Microwaved Grapes Spark Advances in Quantum Sensing Technology
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Halved grapes, known for producing plasma in microwaves, are being explored as potential microwave resonators to enhance quantum sensing, according to a recent study published in Physical Review Applied.
Iran to Launch Two Satellites in Spring 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Director of the Iranian Space Research Center Hassan Salariyeh announced that the launch of two satellites, "Tolu 3" and "Zafar 2," which had been delayed due to some setbacks, will take place in late Spring 2025.
AI Assistant Boosts Cancer Detection for Pathologists
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are revolutionizing cancer detection, providing pathologists with enhanced accuracy in screening and improving treatment outcomes.
President Asks Scientific Elites to Assist in Iran’s Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Iranian medalists at international science Olympiads to contribute to the efforts to build and develop the homeland.
Record Bird Flu Cases Spark Alarm As US Reports Severe Human Infection
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A surge in bird flu infections across humans, cattle, and birds has prompted growing concern among experts, with the United States reporting its first severe human case of H5N1 this year and California declaring a state of emergency.
EDPB Defines AI Data Use Rules as UN Calls for Global AI Safeguards
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified when AI models can process personal data under GDPR, while the UN Secretary-General urged swift international cooperation to prevent AI misuse and protect global security.
China Launches 10 Internet Satellites in First Step toward Guowang Constellation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China has taken its first step toward building the Guowang satellite constellation, launching 10 internet satellites into orbit on Monday to compete with SpaceX's Starlink for global high-speed internet coverage.
Japanese Startup Space One Aborts Rocket Launch Minutes after Liftoff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Japanese space startup, Space One, aborted its second rocket launch attempt on Wednesday just minutes after liftoff, marking another setback nine months after its first launch ended in an explosion.
Juno Mission Uncovers Heart of Jovian Moon’s Volcanic Rage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists with the Juno mission to Jupiter have discovered that the volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io are each likely powered by their own chamber of roiling hot magma rather than an ocean of magma.
Stanford Researchers Develop Skin-Based Vaccine Using Harmless Bacteria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Stanford University researchers have engineered a topical, needle-free vaccine using a harmless skin bacterium that could replace traditional injections, offering a pain-free alternative without inflammation or side effects.
