Issue No. 2 of the Observatory magazine is out
This issue offers in-depth reports and interviews on some of the most significant scientific advancements worldwide. A new scientific adventure awaits inside!
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This edition takes you on a journey through the world of cancer cells and nanotechnology, witnesses clash of lightning bolts above the clouds, traces the footprint of EBV in MS, and explores the hidden layers of the universe.
We bring you a special report from a celebration—the birthday of an observatory held at Pardis Technology Park in Tehran. It was a gathering of curious minds who came together for a hands-on scientific exploration. The event honored the achievements of groundbreaking scientists, such as Omid Farokhzad, Ali Khademhosseini, and Ahmed Hassan whose work continues to shape the future of medicine and technology.
Inside, we delve into the body’s hidden battles, showing how researchers translate cancer cell behavior into electronic signals and explore the future under print.
From discussions on Mining Software Repositories to rethinking solo research and from rebel electrons on the quantum one-way highway to mysterious signals from deep space—this edition is packed with stories that spark wonder.
We also present Samia Khoury’s intriguing research into tiny messengers in our blood—exosomes. Her team found that in MS patients, especially during active disease phases, these particles carry Epstein-Barr virus proteins that can trigger inflammatory immune responses, offering new insights into how viral activity may drive the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Moreover, we explore Sayegh's groundbreaking work, which discovered the key role of the molecule ICOS in immune regulation and transplant biology. His findings have paved the way for better organ transplantations.
In this issue, we also discuss a groundbreaking discovery by Zahid Hasan and his team at Princeton. They identified Weyl semimetals as real phenomena in solid-state materials—an achievement that overturned the previous belief that Weyl fermions existed only in theory. This breakthrough bridges the worlds of particle physics and material science, demonstrating how abstract theoretical concepts can transform our understanding of the physical world.
This edition highlights the inspiring achievements of leading minds like Omid Farokhzad, Samia J. Khoury, Mohamed El. Sayegh, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Ali Khademhosseini, Mohammad Abdolahad, Ahmed Hassan, M. Zahid Hasan, Yahya Tayalati, Umran S. Inan, and Cumrun Vafa.
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