Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one... BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messaging platform announced earlier this month, saying the new... NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment in the United States with immediate effect until at least two days... Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short... WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. Scientists in Germany spent two... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red... Mobile & Apps 15 Jan, 2021
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week’s violence at the US Capitol... Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen in ICUs Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen... 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 14 Jan, 2021
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, light... The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug... Mobile & Apps 12 Jan, 2021
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two easier-to-spread variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and... New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two... Mobile & Apps 08 Jan, 2021
Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn- weeks after the great conjunction of the two... KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury,... Mobile & Apps 06 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems... Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US... Mobile & Apps 01 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week,... SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a... Mobile & Apps 18 Dec, 2020
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
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.