September 2023
New Research: Modern Humans Carry the Genetic Legacy of Neanderthals
New research reveals that modern humans carry genetic material from Neanderthals and Denisovans, influencing various health traits and responses to diseases like COVID-19. This study…
Tourist SIM Card; The Islamic Republic's Effort to Present a False Image to Tourists
Shirin Ebadi and sociologist Saeed Madani criticize Iran's new tourist SIM card plan, arguing it aims to misrepresent the country to visitors while maintaining strict…
Kremlin Critic Journalist Transferred to Prison in Siberia
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a journalist and Kremlin critic, has been transferred to a high-security prison in Siberia after being sentenced to 25 years for treason. His…
Separatists in 'Nagorno-Karabakh': We have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on 'amnesty or security guarantees'
Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh have not reached an agreement with Azerbaijan on security guarantees or amnesty, despite agreeing to a ceasefire after recent military attacks.…
Completion of Studies on Dinosaur Fossil 'Quasi-Bird'; Filling the Evolutionary Gap of Birds
Researchers have completed studies on a 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, Fujianvenator, which may represent an early stage in bird evolution. This discovery challenges existing narratives about…
Moderna: New Vaccine Effective Against Newly Emerged Highly Mutated COVID Variant
Moderna announced that its updated COVID vaccine is effective against the new variant BA.2.86, which has raised concerns of a new wave of infections. The…
New Research: Human Ancestors Nearly Went Extinct 900,000 Years Ago
A new genetic study reveals that human ancestors nearly went extinct 900,000 years ago, with their population dropping to just 1,280 individuals. This significant decline…