


Scientists Discover Resilient Desert Moss with Potential for Mars Colonies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers in China have identified a highly resilient desert moss species that could support potential colonies on Mars, according to a study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Iran to Launch Satellites Developed by Private Sector: Space Agency Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of Iran's Space Agency said the country will launch two satellites developed by the private sector in the near future.

Astrophysicists Simulate Evolution of Primordial Gas to Black Hole Feeding Disks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astrophysicists have achieved a groundbreaking simulation tracing the transformation of primordial gas from the early universe to its role in feeding supermassive black holes.

Astronomers Discover Unique Radio Galaxy with Peculiar Features
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Using the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), astronomers have identified a new radio galaxy, J0011+3217, characterized by an unusual one-sided secondary lobe.

HRW Finds Australian Children's Photos Misused in AI Training, Raises Privacy Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has uncovered alarming misuse of photos of Australian children in AI training datasets, highlighting serious privacy risks despite families' strict online privacy settings.

Scientists Probe Chilling Behavior of Promising Solid-State Cooling Material
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A research team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has made a breakthrough in understanding atomic-scale heat motion, promising advancements in solid-state cooling technology.

Iran to Conduct Two Major Satellite Launches in Coming Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is set to conduct two significant satellite launches in the coming weeks, according to Hassan Salariyeh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).

Frost Discovered on Mars’ Equator for First Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Water frost has been detected at the equator of Mars, a region where it was previously believed to be impossible.

1st Phase of Iran’s Chabahar Space Center under Construction with 60% Physical Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Iran Space Agency (ISA) said the first phase of the Chabahar National Space Center is under construction with about 60% physical progress.

Middle East’s Biggest Space Center Under Construction in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is constructing the largest space center of the Middle East in its southeastern port city of Chabahar, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepoor said.

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chinese Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, is preparing to complete its most important stage.

IRGC Unveils Plan for Homegrown Satellite Constellation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has long-term plans to create a satellite constellation, a commander said.

Exoplanet with Unlikely Atmosphere Challenges Scientific Expectations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A rocky exoplanet, known as 55 Cancri e, has defied expectations by possessing an atmosphere despite its proximity to its star, challenging scientists' assumptions about habitable worlds.

Researchers Discover Enzymes Advancing Universal Blood Donor Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lund University have identified novel enzymes in gut bacteria, a breakthrough bringing the prospect of universal donor blood closer to reality, as detailed in a recent publication in Nature Microbiology.

China to Send Probe to Get Samples From Moon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China is preparing to launch a lunar probe on Friday that would land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into geological and other differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccine amid Safety Concerns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine from global markets, citing decreased demand and safety concerns following revelations about rare blood clotting risks associated with the vaccine.

US Government Sought Telegram Backdoor for Surveillance: Founder
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pavel Durov, founder of the social media platform Telegram, revealed in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that the US government had sought a backdoor to potentially spy on its users.

Iran, Iraq Explore Avenues for Broadening Academic Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chancellor of Sharif University of Technology discussed ways of expanding cooperation and interaction with Iraqi universities in the scientific, research and academic fields during a visit to the Arab country.
