Joint use of mass testing and contact tracing can effectively suppress the spread of the coronavirus, suggests study Joint use of mass testing and contact tracing can effectively suppress the spread of... Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University have revealed that the joint use of mass testing and contact tracing of the infected people using a special mobile application can effectively suppress the spread of the coronavirus - m Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University have revealed that the joint use of mass testing and contact tracing of the infected people using a special mobile application can effectively suppress the spread of the coronavirus - m Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2021
COVID Fighter app wins 2021 Nepal Journathon Prize COVID Fighter app wins 2021 Nepal Journathon Prize COVID Fighter app won the 2021 Nepal Journathon Prize during the Nepal Journathon on Covid-19 organised by Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network (NIMJN) on Thursday. COVID Fighter app won the 2021 Nepal Journathon Prize during the Nepal Journathon on Covid-19 organised by Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network (NIMJN) on Thursday. Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2021
Mars Mission: Touchdown confirmed, NASA's Perseverance sends first looks of landing Mars Mission: Touchdown confirmed, NASA's Perseverance sends first looks of landing The mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California has confirmed that Perseverance rover has successfully landing in the Martian land at the designed time -- 3:55 pm EST on Thursday (5:40 am local time, Friday, in Kathmandu). The mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California has confirmed that Perseverance rover has successfully landing in the Martian land at the designed time -- 3:55 pm EST on Thursday (5:40 am local time, Friday, in Kathmandu). Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2021
Mars Mission: NASA's sophisticated Perseverance rover to land on the Red Planet soon Mars Mission: NASA's sophisticated Perseverance rover to land on the Red Planet soon NASA's sophisticated Perseverance rover is attempting the most dangerous and precise landing on a mission to search for signs of ancient life in the Red planet on Thursday. NASA's sophisticated Perseverance rover is attempting the most dangerous and precise landing on a mission to search for signs of ancient life in the Red planet on Thursday. Science and Tech 18 Feb, 2021
European Space Agency seeks diversity in new astronaut drive European Space Agency seeks diversity in new astronaut drive The European Space Agency is holding its first astronaut recruitment drive in 11 years and says greater diversity is one of the goals. The European Space Agency is holding its first astronaut recruitment drive in 11 years and says greater diversity is one of the goals. Science and Tech 17 Feb, 2021
Some dinosaur migration was delayed by climate, study shows Some dinosaur migration was delayed by climate, study shows Plant-eating dinosaurs probably arrived in the Northern Hemisphere millions of years after their meat-eating cousins, a delay likely caused by climate change, a new study found. Plant-eating dinosaurs probably arrived in the Northern Hemisphere millions of years after their meat-eating cousins, a delay likely caused by climate change, a new study found. Science and Tech 17 Feb, 2021
UAE Space Agency's Hope Mars probe releases first picture of Mars UAE Space Agency's Hope Mars probe releases first picture of Mars UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars probe has released the first picture of Mars captured by the first-ever Arab probe. UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars probe has released the first picture of Mars captured by the first-ever Arab probe. Science and Tech 14 Feb, 2021
UAE's 'Hope' enters Mars' orbit; China's Tianwen-1, US's Perseverance to follow UAE's 'Hope' enters Mars' orbit; China's Tianwen-1, US's Perseverance to follow UAE's 'Hope' is the first among the three Mars missions scheduled for February, others being China’s Tianwen 1 Probe and United States’ Perseverance Probe, to reach Mars - UAE's 'Hope' is the first among the three Mars missions scheduled for February, others being China’s Tianwen 1 Probe and United States’ Perseverance Probe, to reach Mars - Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2021
Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing internationally viable satellite systems. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing internationally viable satellite systems. Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2021
Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition Tesla Inc boss and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize in a four-year global competition to find a way of reducing carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Tesla Inc boss and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize in a four-year global competition to find a way of reducing carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Science and Tech 09 Feb, 2021
Arab spacecraft closes in on Mars on historic flight Arab spacecraft closes in on Mars on historic flight A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates was set to swing into orbit around Mars in the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission Tuesday, the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half. A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates was set to swing into orbit around Mars in the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission Tuesday, the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half. Science and Tech 09 Feb, 2021
Planetary trio: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn up in the morning sky for February 2021 Planetary trio: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn up in the morning sky for February... The decade's second planetary trio is here - this time with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. The decade's second planetary trio is here - this time with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Science and Tech 08 Feb, 2021
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookstore and built it into a shopping and entertainment behemoth, will step down later this year as CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years, to become executive chairman, the company announced Tuesday. Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookstore and built it into a shopping and entertainment behemoth, will step down later this year as CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years, to become executive chairman, the company announced Tuesday. Science and Tech 03 Feb, 2021
US billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others US billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others A US billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three “everyday” people with him to circle the globe this year. A US billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three “everyday” people with him to circle the globe this year. Science and Tech 02 Feb, 2021
Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: the Verge Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: the Verge SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, the Verge reported on Friday, citing sources. SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, the Verge reported on Friday, citing sources. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2021
Twitch feature could be added by YouTube; company currently testing feature Twitch feature could be added by YouTube; company currently testing feature Twitch feature, which is an American video live streaming service run by Twitch Interactive, could be added by YouTube. Twitch feature, which is an American video live streaming service run by Twitch Interactive, could be added by YouTube. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2021
WhatsApp Web and Desktop now require biometric authentication before device linking WhatsApp Web and Desktop now require biometric authentication before device linking WhatsApp is adding an extra layer of security for logging into WhatsApp Web and desktop app. WhatsApp is adding an extra layer of security for logging into WhatsApp Web and desktop app. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2021
Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities. Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2021
Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday. Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
Opinion Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features.
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.
