Call for Entries: “Galaxy Girls” Photography Competition
A celestial opportunity for girls passionate about astronomy To the brilliant girls of Iran, The Young Scientists Festival, in partnership with UNESCO Basic Sciences & Technology Club, proudly announces the “Galaxy Girls” photography competition to celebrate National Girls’ Day* and National Astronomy Week. Competition Theme: “Girls Stargazing” – Capture creative images of: Night skies […]
A Night with the Stars: The Fragrance of Astronomy Spreads to Tehran
According to the Public Relations Department of the Young Scholars and Scientists Festival, the “Night with the Stars” event was held on the occasion of World Astronomy Week, with the aim of promoting science and with the efforts of the Young Scholars and Scientists Festival, in Tehran, with the presence of experts and tools related […]
The True Story of Facebook’s Bob and Alice Robots | Why Did Artificial Intelligence Create Its Own Language?
When Technology Outpaces Our Understanding In 2017, a strange incident in the world of artificial intelligence shocked the world. Facebook, as one of the world’s technology giants, designed two conversational robots named “Bob” and “Alice” that could talk to humans, give logical answers, and even have simulated body language. But after a while, these two […]
The secret of the circular lands of Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a desert country with a hot and dry climate, with more than 95 percent of its land covered by deserts and barren deserts. There are no permanent rivers in the country and the average annual rainfall is only about four inches (100 mm). Despite these harsh natural conditions, Saudi Arabia has managed […]
Why are there 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour?
Why do we use the decimal number system (base 10)? Today, the decimal number system (base 10) is accepted as the global standard due to its ease of counting with the fingers. However, in the past, ancient civilizations used different number systems such as base 12 and base 60 for mathematical calculations and time measurement. […]
How Do Rockets Launch Into Space and How Do Satellites Stay in Orbit?
Humanity’s incredible progress in aerospace engineering has made it possible to launch satellites and spacecraft into space with increasing precision. But how exactly do rockets work? Why do they require so much fuel? And how do satellites stay in orbit around Earth? In this article, we’ll explore the science behind rocket launches, propulsion systems, and […]
Why do we feel sleepy after eating? Uncovering the secret of the “food coma”
Feeling tired and sleepy after a heavy meal is an experience that almost all of us have experienced. This phenomenon, colloquially called “food coma,” is something that scientists have been trying to understand for years. But what causes us to feel lethargic and sleepy after eating, instead of feeling refreshed and energized? In this article, […]
Call for Applications: Feasibility Study for the African Institute in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIIKS) – UNESCO
UNESCO is inviting experienced consultants to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the African Institute in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIIKS) as a Category II Centre (C2C). This study will assess the potential alignment of AIIKS with UNESCO’s mission and its contribution to UNESCO’s strategic priorities in the fields of natural sciences and indigenous […]
The Future of Lab-Grown Meat: A Sustainable Solution for Global Food Challenges
In many science fiction movies, the problem of providing food for the future and for Earth’s ever-growing population is often addressed by turning to various types of insects. However, there is another more appetizing option emerging: lab-grown meat. Those who have tasted lab-grown meat report that its smell, taste, and texture are very close to […]
Understanding Sunspots and Solar Activity
Occasionally, the surface of the Sun exhibits dark spots, known as sunspots. These areas are covered by magnetic fields and appear darker than the surrounding regions because they are cooler. Sunspots are part of an 11-year solar cycle, with the highest number of sunspots occurring during the solar maximum. During this phase, there are many […]