Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December solstice - The Great Conjunction 2020. Towards the end of 2020,... KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire said on Friday as NASA nears a decision to pick its first privately... Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to Earth Mission aims to answer questions about origins of... Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially... Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful,... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building an implant that bypasses the eyes and allows monkeys to perceive... WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building... Mobile & Apps 05 Dec, 2020
Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency... BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the... Mobile & Apps 04 Dec, 2020
Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all, astronomers confirmed Wednesday. Observations by a... CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and sealed them within the spacecraft for return to Earth, the first... BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Australian telescope maps deep space at record speed Australian telescope maps deep space at record speed MELBOURNE: A powerful new telescope in outback Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in record-breaking time, revealing a million new galaxies and opening the way... MELBOURNE: A powerful new telescope in outback Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
China's space ambitions: robot on Mars, a human on the moon China's space ambitions: robot on Mars, a human on the moon BEIJING: China's landing of its third probe on the moon is part of an increasingly ambitious space program that has a robot rover en route to Mars, is developing a reusable... BEIJING: China's landing of its third probe on the moon is part of an increasingly ambitious space... Mobile & Apps 02 Dec, 2020
Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses A massive radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory - one of the world's largest - collapsed on Tuesday after sustaining severe damage since August, officials... A massive radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory - one of the world's largest - collapsed... Mobile & Apps 02 Dec, 2020
China spacecraft lands on moon to bring rocks back to Earth China spacecraft lands on moon to bring rocks back to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft sent to return lunar rocks to Earth collected its first samples Wednesday after landing on the moon, the government announced, adding to a... BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft sent to return lunar rocks to Earth collected its first samples Wednesday... Mobile & Apps 02 Dec, 2020
When and which COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia When and which COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia MELBOURNE: Trial data from Pfizer Inc with partner BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca Plc has shown their experimental vaccines are effective in preventing the... MELBOURNE: Trial data from Pfizer Inc with partner BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca Plc has shown... Mobile & Apps 01 Dec, 2020
2020's last lunar eclipse to be witnessed on November 30 2020's last lunar eclipse to be witnessed on November 30 KATHMANDU: The last lunar eclipse of 2020, a Penumbral one in which the moon passes through Earth's outer shadow, is on November 30. A penumbral lunar eclipse is less... KATHMANDU: The last lunar eclipse of 2020, a Penumbral one in which the moon passes through Earth's outer... Mobile & Apps 29 Nov, 2020
Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a new "Full Self Driving" software update in two weeks. In... Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a... Mobile & Apps 28 Nov, 2020
UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants LONDON: Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook to counter their market dominance and prevent them from exploiting... LONDON: Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook... Mobile & Apps 27 Nov, 2020
Mysterious ‘obelisk’ in US desert draws wild theories Mysterious ‘obelisk’ in US desert draws wild theories LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 25 A mysterious metal “obelisk†found buried in the remote western United States desert has inflamed the imaginations of Unidentified Flying... LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 25 A mysterious metal “obelisk†found buried in the remote western United... Mobile & Apps 26 Nov, 2020
China launches mission to bring back material from moon China launches mission to bring back material from moon WENCHANG: China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon’s surface for the first time in more than 40 years — an... WENCHANG: China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon’s... Mobile & Apps 24 Nov, 2020
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show LONDON: AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus, developed along with the University of Oxford, could be around 90% effective under one dosing... LONDON: AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus, developed along with the... Mobile & Apps 23 Nov, 2020
China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s BEIJING: China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from Earth's... BEIJING: China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in... Mobile & Apps 22 Nov, 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 Peopleâ€, 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.
