New observations help explain universe's most energetic objects New observations help explain universe's most energetic objects Observations showing a roughly donut-shaped cloud of cosmic dust and gas shrouding a huge black hole at the heart of a galaxy similar in size to our Milky Way are providing scientists with new clarity about the universe's most energetic objects. Observations showing a roughly donut-shaped cloud of cosmic dust and gas shrouding a huge black hole at the heart of a galaxy similar in size to our Milky Way are providing scientists with new clarity about the universe's most energetic objects. Science and Tech 17 Feb, 2022
NASA's new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie NASA's new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror. NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror. Science and Tech 12 Feb, 2022
Solar storm knocks out 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites Solar storm knocks out 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications network, the company said. A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications network, the company said. Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2022
Hitchhiking in Earth's orbit, asteroid may be with us for 4,000 years Hitchhiking in Earth's orbit, asteroid may be with us for 4,000 years An asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday. An asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday. Science and Tech 02 Feb, 2022
Scientists amazed by blinking star's 'totally unexpected' behavior Scientists amazed by blinking star's 'totally unexpected' behavior Scientists have detected what appears to be an incredibly dense star behaving unlike anything else ever seen - and suspect it might be a type of exotic astrophysical object whose existence has until now been only hypothesized. Scientists have detected what appears to be an incredibly dense star behaving unlike anything else ever seen - and suspect it might be a type of exotic astrophysical object whose existence has until now been only hypothesized. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
China to strengthen space governance over next five years - white paper China to strengthen space governance over next five years - white paper China said it will strengthen its governance in space over the next five years to better protect its assets and interests, including the study of plans to build a near-earth object defence system and cooperation with other nations. China said it will strengthen its governance in space over the next five years to better protect its assets and interests, including the study of plans to build a near-earth object defence system and cooperation with other nations. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. Science and Tech 25 Jan, 2022
NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. Science and Tech 10 Jan, 2022
NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. Science and Tech 06 Jan, 2022
NASA's new space telescope 'hunky-dory' after problems fixed NASA's new space telescope 'hunky-dory' after problems fixed NASA’s new space telescope is on the verge of completing the riskiest part of its mission — unfolding and tightening a huge sunshade — after ground controllers fixed a pair of problems, officials said Monday. NASA’s new space telescope is on the verge of completing the riskiest part of its mission — unfolding and tightening a huge sunshade — after ground controllers fixed a pair of problems, officials said Monday. Science and Tech 04 Jan, 2022
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
EXPLAINER: Veteran Hubble vs. new Webb space telescope EXPLAINER: Veteran Hubble vs. new Webb space telescope With NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble pushing 32 years in orbit, the bigger, 100 times more powerful Webb is widely viewed as its successor even though the two are vastly different. Its liftoff is slated for Saturday morning from the coast of South America. With NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble pushing 32 years in orbit, the bigger, 100 times more powerful Webb is widely viewed as its successor even though the two are vastly different. Its liftoff is slated for Saturday morning from the coast of South America. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana The powerful infrared telescope, hailed by NASA as the premiere space-science observatory of the next decade, was packed inside the cargo bay of an Ariane 5 rocket poised for blastoff at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220 GMT) from the European Space Agency's (ESA) launch base in French Guiana. The powerful infrared telescope, hailed by NASA as the premiere space-science observatory of the next decade, was packed inside the cargo bay of an Ariane 5 rocket poised for blastoff at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220 GMT) from the European Space Agency's (ESA) launch base in French Guiana. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
Launch of NASA's new space telescope delayed until Christmas Day Launch of NASA's new space telescope delayed until Christmas Day Liftoff of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer farther than ever into the universe, has been delayed until Christmas Day at the earliest, due to poor weather at the launch site on South America's northeastern coast, the space agency said on Tuesday. Liftoff of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer farther than ever into the universe, has been delayed until Christmas Day at the earliest, due to poor weather at the launch site on South America's northeastern coast, the space agency said on Tuesday. Science and Tech 23 Dec, 2021
NASA craft 'touches' sun for 1st time, dives into atmosphere NASA craft 'touches' sun for 1st time, dives into atmosphere A NASA spacecraft has officially "touched" the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona. A NASA spacecraft has officially "touched" the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
Webb telescope launch delayed by communication problem: NASA Webb telescope launch delayed by communication problem: NASA Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket. Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life. It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
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.”
