Newly Discovered Immune Cells at Frontline of Fight against HIV
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Researchers discovered new immune cells known as CD11c+ dendritic cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection.
Scientists Prove Taking Vacation Cuts Risk of Heart Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Whether its relaxing on a beach, hiking or camping, scientists discovered the more vacations a person takes over a year, the less likely they are to develop metabolic syndrome.
Iran, Switzerland Devising Road Map to Scientific Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Academic authorities from Iran and Switzerland have convened in Bern to weigh up plans for long-term scientific cooperation between the two nations.
Action Needed to Save Asia-Pacific’s Forests: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new report from the United Nations has warned forests in the Asia-Pacific region are facing a serious threat as primary forest cover is now only 19 percent of total forest area—the lowest level of any region worldwide, a major gathering of forestry stakeholders heard.
Two Most Earth-Like Exoplanets Discovered Only 12.5 Light Years Away
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An international team of researchers have discovered two new planets like the Earth around one of the closest stars within our galactic neighborhood, using the CARMENES high-resolution spectrograph.
Automated Cryptocode Generator Helps Secure Web
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Researchers detail a system that automatically generates optimized cryptography code that helps better protecting data.
Sun's History Found Buried in Moon's Crust
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Sun's rotation rate in its first billion years is unknown. Yet, this spin rate affected solar eruptions, influencing the evolution of life. Now scientists think they've figured it out by using the Moon as critical evidence.
Scientists Create Reversible Super-Glue Inspired by Snail Mucus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists created a super-glue-like material that is "intrinsically reversible", that is, it can easily come unglued.
US Tech Giants Quietly Lobby against Huawei Ban
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Highly concerned over an imminent loss of billions of dollars in trade with Huawei, Silicon Valley giants such as Intel and Qualcomm have been quietly lobbying the Trump administration to ease its ban on sales of components to the Chinese tech firm.
New Laser Can Find, Destroy Cancer Cells in Blood
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can travel through blood to find and zap cancer cells from the outside of the skin.
Morning, Evening Exercise Provides Different Health Benefits
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A new research suggests that time of day exercise is completed may impact its physical effects.
Scientists Find Metal Buried Beneath Moon's South Pole
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Scientists say there's something unusual and metallic buried beneath the moon's south pole.
Android's Built-In Security Key Can Now Be Used for iOS Devices
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Google is expanding the ability to use an Android phone as a physical two-factor authentication security key to include iOS devices.
Likeness of Trump Gets Hammer in Head in China’s CES Asia (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A kiosk at the center of the Consumer Electronics Show Asia (CES Asia) in Shanghai consumer electronics fair, bills itself as a "stress-relief" station where you can smash a life-sized bobble-head likeness of the US president with a hammer.
40,000-Year-Old Bear-Like Wolf Found Preserved in Siberian Permafrost
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A giant wolf head preserved since the last Ice Age has been found in incredible condition in Siberia.
Search for Advanced Life in Universe Narrowed Down
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists may need to rethink their estimates for how many planets outside our solar system could host a rich diversity of life after a new discovery in which a buildup of toxic gases in the atmospheres of most planets makes them unfit for complex life as we know it.
Researchers May Have Found Way to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers at University of New Mexico believe they may have found a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Smartphone Finger Taps May Lead to Side Channel Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Researchers have been experimenting with a novel way to eavesdrop on what you’re typing on your smartphone by listening to the interaction between your fingers and the screen.
