Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. Science and Tech 22 Jan, 2026
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of... NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2026
Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations. The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations. Science and Tech 19 Jan, 2026
Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for... Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said. Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said. Science and Tech 16 Jan, 2026
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. Science and Tech 15 Jan, 2026
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over... Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Science and Tech 13 Jan, 2026
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells 'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2026
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Science and Tech 21 Dec, 2025
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Science and Tech 17 Dec, 2025
Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. Science and Tech 16 Dec, 2025
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2025
16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior 16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2025
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International... Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of... On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. Science and Tech 10 Sep, 2025
Nepal Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Business Winter tourist arrivals surge in Mustang Tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased significantly even during the winter season, with January 2026 recording a sharp rise compared to the same period last year.
Nepal 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat.
Nepal Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November.
Nepal Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak.
Health Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.
Sports Nepal aims for achievement-oriented performance at Asian Games The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) has intensified preparations to ensure Nepal’s athletes perform strongly at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi–Nagasaki, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4.
Nepal Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots.
Nepal Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.”
