January 2003
Knowledge and Society: Cystic Fibrosis and Its Genetic Origins - 2003-01-27
The article discusses cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that severely impacts young individuals by affecting vital organs. It highlights the ongoing research efforts to combat…
Interview with Dr. Ali Samii about the Genetic and Hereditary Roots of Parkinson's Disease - 2003-01-23
Mansour Farasioon interviews Dr. Ali Samii regarding the genetic and hereditary aspects of Parkinson's disease. The discussion highlights important research in neurology that could impact…
Knowledge and Society: The Tracking and Navigation System in the Nervous System of Long-Arm Crabs - 2003-01-20
The article discusses the advanced tracking and navigation system found in the nervous system of long-arm crabs, suggesting that if humans could replicate this ability,…
Scorching Rain on a Planet Outside the Solar System - 2003-01-16
A large planet outside the solar system has been discovered where instead of regular rain, molten pellets fall. Mansour Farasioon from Voice of America discusses…
A Satirist's Letter to the Director of Clonaid - 2003-01-15
A satirist has penned a letter from the perspective of God criticizing cloning and the views of the Clonaid director linked to the Raelian movement.…
Knowledge and Society: The Effects of Wine in Preventing Heart Attacks - 2003-01-13
A comprehensive study indicates that moderate consumption of wine and other alcoholic beverages can improve health and lower the risk of heart attacks for everyone.…
Science and Society: Annual Auto Show in Washington - 2003-01-12
The article discusses how attendees at the annual auto show in Washington managed to acquire the latest model cars without any financial expenditure. The report…
Science and Society: Discovery of Earth's Second Moon - 2003-01-08
A new discovery indicates that Earth has a second moon, referred to as a 'quasi-moon.' Mansour Farasioon from Voice of America discusses this phenomenon in…
Raelian Religious Sect and the Cloning of the First Human - 2003-01-04
The Raelian sect claims to have cloned the first human and predicts that their Imam Mahdi will arrive in 33 years to save the world.…