Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world. Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world. Science and Tech 13 Dec, 2021
No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year. Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year. Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021
'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw 'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world. A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world. Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021
Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile. An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile. Science and Tech 10 Dec, 2021
Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of December Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of... Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month. Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month. Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2021
Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users. A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users. Science and Tech 08 Dec, 2021
Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station. NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station. Science and Tech 01 Dec, 2021
NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth. A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth. Science and Tech 24 Nov, 2021
Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday. The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday. Science and Tech 18 Nov, 2021
Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come." Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come." Science and Tech 17 Nov, 2021
Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said. An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2021
IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years. International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years. Science and Tech 15 Nov, 2021
Nepali space physicist makes breakthrough study on Earth's upper atmosphere at University of Alaska Nepali space physicist makes breakthrough study on Earth's upper atmosphere at... A Nepali student working at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute, Rajan Itani, has made an honourable contribution through his study related to the behavior of wind in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. A Nepali student working at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute, Rajan Itani, has made an honourable contribution through his study related to the behavior of wind in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Science and Tech 12 Nov, 2021
China's 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station China's 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month mission to the country's space station. Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month mission to the country's space station. Science and Tech 08 Nov, 2021
Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' plan Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' plan When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the "metaverse" — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that "you're going to able to do almost anything you can imagine." When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the "metaverse" — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that "you're going to able to do almost anything you can imagine." Science and Tech 08 Nov, 2021
November to offer beautiful view of visible planets November to offer beautiful view of visible planets For all the night sky lovers, November month will give you plenty of opportunities to watch the visible planets as they appear the sky's dome. For all the night sky lovers, November month will give you plenty of opportunities to watch the visible planets as they appear the sky's dome. Science and Tech 03 Nov, 2021
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others. Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others. Science and Tech 03 Nov, 2021
Jupiter's huge Great Red Spot storm is much deeper than expected Jupiter's huge Great Red Spot storm is much deeper than expected Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft is providing a deeper understanding of Jupiter's wondrous and violent atmosphere including its Great Red Spot, finding that this immense swirling storm extends much further down than expected. Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft is providing a deeper understanding of Jupiter's wondrous and violent atmosphere including its Great Red Spot, finding that this immense swirling storm extends much further down than expected. Science and Tech 30 Oct, 2021
In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the " metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook. Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the " metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook. Science and Tech 29 Oct, 2021
Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users In March, as claims about the dangers and ineffectiveness of coronavirus vaccines spun across social media and undermined attempts to stop the spread of the virus, some Facebook employees thought they had found a way to help. In March, as claims about the dangers and ineffectiveness of coronavirus vaccines spun across social media and undermined attempts to stop the spread of the virus, some Facebook employees thought they had found a way to help. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 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.”
