January 2015
Inventor of Laser and Nobel Prize Winner Charles Hard Townes Passes Away
Charles Hard Townes, the inventor of the laser and Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has died at the age of 99. His groundbreaking work in laser technology…
Two Mortars Fired from Syrian Territory into the Golan Heights
Two mortars were fired from Syria into the Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli artillery response. This incident follows the recent killing of an IRGC general…
Step by Step Number 63 - H for 'Hesar'
This article discusses a musical segment focusing on the term 'Hesar' within the context of Persian music theory, specifically in the Segah and Chahargah modes.…
Step by Step Number 62 - H for 'Hijaz'
This article discusses the significance of the Hijaz segment in the Abou Ata melody, which is part of the traditional Persian music system known as…
Shia Houthi Rebels and the President of Yemen Reach 'Agreement'
The President of Yemen, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, has reached an agreement with Houthi rebels to cease hostilities and grant them more authority in governance. This…
Using 3D Printers to Create Specialized Prosthetics
A 3D printing company has created affordable and functional prosthetics for a disabled dog named Derby, improving its mobility and quality of life. This innovation…
Iranian Doctors Refuse to Carry Out Retribution Sentence for Acid Attack
Iranian doctors are refusing to perform a retribution surgery on Davood Roshanaei, a victim of an acid attack, due to ethical concerns. The judicial system…
Why is the Euro Falling?
The Euro continues to decline against the US dollar, reaching $1.15 for the first time in 12 years, with predictions that it may equal one…
Condoleezza Rice's Presence in Court Regarding Iran-Related Information Disclosure
Condoleezza Rice testified in a court case regarding the disclosure of classified CIA information related to Iran's nuclear program. The case involves Jeffrey Sterling, a…
Complaint from Six Thousand Iranian Teachers: Teachers Live Below the Poverty Line
Six thousand Iranian teachers have submitted a petition to the Parliament expressing dissatisfaction with their economic conditions, stating they live below the poverty line and…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Strictness Towards 'Infidels' Instead of Condemning Terrorism
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims while denying religious pluralism and advocating strictness towards non-believers. He made no mention of the recent…
One of the Suspects in the Paris Attack 'Was in Contact with Al-Qaeda in Yemen'
U.S. officials report that one of the Kouachi brothers, suspected of the Charlie Hebdo attack, was trained by Al-Qaeda in Yemen in 2011. Both brothers…
Discovery of Earth-like Planets Outside the Solar System
NASA has discovered three or four Earth-like planets outside the solar system, located in the Goldilocks Zone, which could potentially support liquid water. However, these…
Who is 'Bikare' and What is 'Bikaregi'?
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Cooperatives reports that over seven million Iranians are classified as 'bikare', meaning they are neither employed nor seeking work. Sociologist…
Fingerprint Theft Using a 'Regular Digital Camera'
Hacker Jan Kreissler claims to have copied the fingerprint of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen using a regular digital camera and software. This…
Ministry of Culture Spokesman Clarifies: Shajarian Does Not Need to Apologize
The spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Culture clarified that Mohammad Reza Shajarian does not need to apologize for his past actions, emphasizing that any restrictions…
Author of 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' Rejects Legion of Honor Award
Thomas Piketty has rejected the Legion of Honor award from the French government, stating that it is not their place to determine who deserves recognition.…