The Festival of Young Thinkers and Scientists is coming to Tehran with “A Night with the Stars”
According to the Public Relations Department of the Young Scholars and Researchers Festival, the “Night with the Stars” event will be held on the occasion of the World Astronomy Week with the aim of familiarizing the public with the attractions of basic sciences and promoting science by studying astronomy in Tehran. The Night with the […]
The Incredible Story of a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem: How a Glass Bottle Kept a Plant Growing for Over 60 Years on Its Own?
In 1960, a young British man named David Latimer had a unique idea to experiment with a closed, self-sustaining ecosystem. He planted a seedling in a large glass bottle, filled a quarter of the bottle with water, and tightly sealed it. He then left the bottle undisturbed, setting the stage for a long-term experiment that […]
The presence of the Festival of Young Thinkers and Scientists in the “Sustainable Meeting” event
In cooperation with the Innovation and Prosperity Fund and with the presence of the Young Scholars and Scientists Festival, and on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, the Sustainable Meeting event was held on Sunday, May 29, at the University of Science and Culture with the theme “Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development Goals: Creating […]
Festival Secretary, ECO Foundation, Economy Ministry discuss loans
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, a meeting was held with the aim of expanding the festival’s international activities, attended by Eng. Ebrahim Jamili, Chairman of the Festival’s Policy Council, Dr. Seyed Kamil Tayyibi, Chairman of the ECO Scientific Foundation, Dr. Hossein Kashiri, Director General of the International Loans and Forums Office of the Iranian Investment […]
Can Peacocks Fly?
Peacocks are one of the most well-known and beautiful birds in the animal kingdom. When we think of birds, we usually associate them with migratory species or those capable of long-distance flight. However, peacocks are among the birds that have fascinating and unique characteristics in this regard. One of the most common questions people ask […]
Playing with the Coriolis Force: How Ferris Wheels Demonstrate Physical Laws
Ferris wheels are one of the most iconic attractions at amusement parks, where visitors can experience the thrill of rotational motion and the forces of physics firsthand. One of the most interesting forces that can be observed in such rides is the Coriolis force. In this article, we will explore how this force affects the […]
The Extraordinary Total Solar Eclipse at the South Pole: A Phenomenal Cosmic Event Captured in Stunning Images
In 2003, two photographers stationed at the South Pole were fortunate enough to witness a total solar eclipse, one of the most extraordinary celestial events in modern history. The eclipse wasn’t just any eclipse—it occurred in one of the most remote, isolated places on Earth, where harsh conditions and extreme weather made observing such an […]
The Breathtaking Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302): A Cosmic Dance Between Death and Beauty
The Nebula you are observing is the planetary nebula NGC 6302, often referred to as the “Butterfly Nebula.” This extraordinary cosmic structure, with its wings of gas stretching across 3 light-years, is ejected from a dying central star, making it one of the most complex planetary nebulae ever observed. What may appear to be delicate […]
World War I and Shell Shock: Science Steps In!
World War I was one of the most devastating and brutal wars in human history. During this war, over 250,000 soldiers suffered the pain and agony caused by “shell shock,” a condition that was first introduced by British medical officer Charles Myers in 1915. In this article, we will explore how shell shock affected soldiers […]
Secrets of Abu Simbel – How Ramses II Built Egypt’s Greatest Rock Temple
Abu Simbel Temple, carved during the reign of Ramses II in ancient Egypt, remains one of the most astonishing feats of ancient engineering. Located in southern Egypt near the border of Nubia, the temple complex includes two rock temples—one dedicated to Ramses II himself and the other to his queen, Nefertari. The great temple is […]