January 2003
Interview with Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh on the Future Outlook of Iran - 2003-01-29
Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh advocates for a unified approach among Iranian opposition groups to embrace democracy and human rights as a shared goal. The discussion highlights…
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. Hassan Masali Regarding Prince Reza Pahlavi's Statement - 2003-01-27
Farah Jahangiri interviews Dr. Hassan Masali about Prince Reza Pahlavi's recent statement aimed at engaging with the Iranian populace. This dialogue highlights the ongoing political…
Human Rights for Women - January 26, 2003
Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour discusses a commemoration event for a Kurdish girl murdered by her father, which was attended by over a thousand people, including Swedish…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar in Response to Prince Pahlavi's Statement - 2003-01-23
Ali Kashtgar discusses Prince Reza Pahlavi's recent statement and a proposal for unity among opposition groups in Iran. This interview highlights the ongoing efforts to…
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,…
Interview with Dariush Homayoun Regarding the Left Opposition - 2003-01-19
Dariush Homayoun discusses the left opposition in Iran, U.S. policies in the Persian Gulf, and the risks of political blackmail from hostile governments in an…
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…
Anoushiravan Rohani Concert - January 6, 2003
Anoushiravan Rohani performed a memorable concert for the Iranian community in Washington, D.C., on January 4, 2003, featuring his compositions and guest opera singers. The…
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.…
Many Historical Figures Suffered from Chronic and Incurable Diseases
An American author suggests that many historical figures were affected by chronic diseases, particularly sexually transmitted ones, which may have influenced their genius or madness.…
Knowledge and Society: The Most Controversial Topic of 2003, Human Cloning
A religious sect in the United States is attempting to create a human through cloning, which is expected to spark significant debate in 2003. The…