Iran’s Pursuit of China’s Big Dipper
What is China’s alternative to GPS, and can Iran make the switch?…
The Tale of a Cosmic Visitor
On the 92nd night of In These Nights, we shared the story of a traveller from a distant star coming to visit us.…
Science and free speech
Facing the multifaced censorship in science…
Playing with Lives in the Realm of Politics: A Dangerous Game that Threatens Public Health
When Elon Musk, one of the most influential public figures, who should theoretically be a staunch advocate for the efficacy of science due to his role in advancing space technology, recklessly casts doubt on the effectiveness of approved vaccines for various diseases, we are dealing with something far…
Why is Indonesia going to relocate its capital?
Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world, has chosen Jakarta, located on the island of Java, as its capital since the country gained independence from the Netherlands in 1945. Over the years, Jakarta, in a country of over 17,000 islands, has experienced significant growth and, like many developing…
Iranian Presidential Election: The (Lack of) Debate on Science, Technology, and Environment
Since 2005, I have asked questions on important topics of science, technology, and the environment to the presidential candidates in every election to clarify their promises. Over these years, only in 2005 did two candidates (Mr. Qalibaf and Mr. Ahmadinejad), and in 2009, one candidate (Mr. Mir-Hossein Mousavi)…
“Science Journalism: Global Developments, Iran’s History, and Why It Matters”
A brief review of Science journalism and its development in Iran…
War and Peace in Orbit
The announcement that the United States Space Force may conduct a military maneuver is concerning not only for America’s rivals but also for Earth and the United States’ strategic interests.…
Shadows of Peace
More than two thousand five hundred years ago, around 580 B.C., the ruler of Lydia, located in present-day eastern Turkey, offered sanctuary to those fleeing Cyaxares, the king of the Medes. This act triggered a war between the Medes and Lydia, resulting in a brutal conflict that spilled…