China says to share lunar samples with other countries China says to share lunar samples with other countries BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of international conventions though "unfortunate" U.S. restrictions on... BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility... BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45... BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount of soil and gases inside a small capsule the country's Hayabusa2... TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186 million miles) from Earth were better than hoped for, with one... TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La Araucanía on Monday to witness a solar eclipse, rejoicing in the rare experience even though... CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La Araucanía on Monday to witness... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in people Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian scientists switched on their flashlights to traipse along a narrow trail... RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday, following a global outage that affected thousands. Google's... Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday,... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective in suppressing virus COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan have discovered that joint use of mass... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its three-day return to Earth on Sunday. The Chang'e 5 lunar probe,... BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its... Mobile & Apps 13 Dec, 2020
Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's western coast. If confirmed, the new species would mark a... Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday,... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits... WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S.... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one second before liftoff, postponing the first high-altitude test of a... WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be... BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data collection and warning they could be removed if they don't comply... LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first... BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in the Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from... TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
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.
