Ancient Cultures May Hold the Key To Keeping Buildings Cool in a Changing Climate
Mughal India or the Ancient Persians had ways of keeping cool that combined simple physics with beautiful architectural design.
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Tube of Red Lipstick 4,000 Years Old Unearthed in Iran Bears 'Striking Resemblance' to Modern Ingredients
Most of the cosmetic preparations that have been recovered from ancient civilizations are white powders that were used as foundation.
The Breathtaking Moment Enemy Soldiers Who Saved Each Other Reunite By Chance in Waiting Room 20 yrs Later
When this war in Ukraine finally ends, there will almost certainly be a story like that of Najah Aboud and Zahed Haftlang.
Iran Has Passed a Bill That Would Protect Women From Domestic Violence
The government of Iran has passed new human rights legislation that makes all forms of violence against women illegal.
Top 10 Species Discovered in 2020 Include a Harry Potter Snake and Desert-Dwelling Broccoli
Hailing from 6 conintents and the depths of the ocean, scientists discovered a lot of new species in 2020. Here are our top 10.
Seattle to Host Free Concert of Music From Travel Ban Countries
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra performance will also be live streamed tonight via the event's Facebook page.
Iran Plans to Decriminalize Drug Use Allowing the Nation to Help its Addicts
By distributing diluted drugs to addicts, the government can help their citizens wean themselves off of harmful substances without fear of prosecution.
3D Printing Artist Gives New Life to Artifacts and Sculptures Destroyed By ISIS
ISIS may be trying to destroy Iranian heritage and history, but one artist is fighting back by using technology and respect for the past.
Iran Halts Higher-grade Uranium Enrichment
Iran has halted its most disputed nuclear activity under a ground-breaking deal with six world powers, a confidential U.N. atomic agency report obtained by Reuters showed, paving the way for the easing of some Western sanctions against Tehran.
Iranians Erect 'Kindness Walls' to Warm Up Winter for the Poor
Brightly painted "Kindness Walls" let Iranians leave clothes, shoes, and food for the needy to take.
Honoring Three Men Who Came to B.C., Found Success, and Gave Millions Back
A jovial 87-year-old has parlayed a huge construction business in Iran into a Canadian philanthropic legacy that will continue after he is gone. His Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation has given away tens of millions of his personal wealth to build children hospitals in Vancouver -- and building schools for children around the world. Most ambitious, his Foundation has built a new $68.8-million center for brain health at the University of BC with 500 scientists working on diseases like alzheimer's.
Iran becomes 9th Country to Ban Animal Acts in Circuses
The Iranian government will no longer issue permits for animal acts in circuses, becoming the ninth country in the world to ban them.
Landmark Iran Nuclear Deal Reached, Built on Permanent Verification
After weeks of marathon negotiations and years of diplomacy, a deal was reached to prevent Iran from becoming the tenth country to gain a nuclear bomb.
Drones From Iran Actually Built to Save People - From Drowning
Another example of how a drone can be a lifesaver, rather than a killer, comes from a group of young engineers in Iran whose robotics expertise has been put to work developing an alternative to human lifeguards along the Caspian Sea coast, where more than a thousand people drown every year. Their drone can speedily fly to swimmers in trouble and drop three life preservers.
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