Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2021
Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2021
Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2021
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2021
Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. Science and Tech 17 Jul, 2021
Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Science and Tech 07 Jul, 2021
Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
China launches first crew to live on new space station China launches first crew to live on new space station Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2021
China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. Science and Tech 16 Jun, 2021
Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. Science and Tech 11 Jun, 2021
Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2021
'There is stuff': Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs 'There is stuff': Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs The blob, captured on distant, fuzzy video by Navy pilots, seems to skitter just above the ocean waves at improbable speed, with no discernible means of propulsion or lift. “Oh my gosh, man,” one aviator says to another as they laugh at the oddity. “What ... is it?” The blob, captured on distant, fuzzy video by Navy pilots, seems to skitter just above the ocean waves at improbable speed, with no discernible means of propulsion or lift. “Oh my gosh, man,” one aviator says to another as they laugh at the oddity. “What ... is it?” Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2021
Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Friday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump until at least January 2023 and announced changes to how it will treat world leaders who break the rules on its site. Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Friday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump until at least January 2023 and announced changes to how it will treat world leaders who break the rules on its site. Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2021
NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. Science and Tech 03 Jun, 2021
China to send 3 male astronauts to its space station in June China to send 3 male astronauts to its space station in June A three-man crew of astronauts will blast off in June for a three-month mission on China's new space station, according to a space official who was the country's first astronaut in orbit. A three-man crew of astronauts will blast off in June for a three-month mission on China's new space station, according to a space official who was the country's first astronaut in orbit. Science and Tech 31 May, 2021
Nepal CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers.
Kathmandu UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting inequalities affecting children UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.
Science and Tech Youth-led initiative pilots black soldier fly system to cut poultry feed costs, tackle organic waste A youth-led initiative called Innova Circle is piloting a black soldier fly-based system in Nepal that converts organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertiliser, aiming to address two pressing challenges simultaneously: the rising cost of poultry feed and the growing problem of unmanaged organic waste across urban and rural areas.
Business Mustang, Annapurna see surge in tourist arrivals; Trails upgraded, new destinations emerging Nepal’s key mountain tourism destinations—Mustang and the Annapurna Conservation Area—have witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals, alongside ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience and extending stays.
Nepal Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today.
Kathmandu Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Kathmandu PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.
Nepal Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises.
Nepal 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday.
