On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down WASHINGTON: The US National Science Foundation on Thursday announced it will close down the massive space telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory, ending 57 years of... WASHINGTON: The US National Science Foundation on Thursday announced it will close down the massive space... Mobile & Apps 20 Nov, 2020
Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab CAPE CANAVERAL: The International Space Station's two Russian astronauts began spacewalking work Wednesday to prepare for next year's arrival of a long-delayed lab, but had... CAPE CANAVERAL: The International Space Station's two Russian astronauts began spacewalking work... Mobile & Apps 19 Nov, 2020
WHO takes aim at cervical cancer to reduce cases, deaths WHO takes aim at cervical cancer to reduce cases, deaths GENEVA: Vaccinating nine in 10 girls under 15 against cervical cancer, and improved screening and treatment of women could reduce infections by 40% and save 5 million... GENEVA: Vaccinating nine in 10 girls under 15 against cervical cancer, and improved screening and... Mobile & Apps 17 Nov, 2020
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. The Dragon capsule... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the... Mobile & Apps 17 Nov, 2020
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private... CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on... Mobile & Apps 16 Nov, 2020
YouTube back up after worldwide outage YouTube back up after worldwide outage YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google GOOGL.O, said late on Wednesday it had fixed a glitch that led to a worldwide outage of the video-streaming... YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google GOOGL.O, said late on Wednesday it had fixed a glitch that led to... Mobile & Apps 12 Nov, 2020
Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones SAN RAMON: Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular... SAN RAMON: Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and... Mobile & Apps 11 Nov, 2020
India's Tata launches faster COVID-19 test as cases rise India's Tata launches faster COVID-19 test as cases rise NEW DELHI: India's Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results more easily and faster than the RT-PCR method considered the gold... NEW DELHI: India's Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results... Mobile & Apps 09 Nov, 2020
'Great day for humanity': Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective 'Great day for humanity': Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective Pfizer and BioNTech first to release large trial results Expertssay results show vaccines can halt pandemic Markets surge on hopes of light at the end of the... Pfizer and BioNTech first to release large trial results Expertssay results show vaccines can... Mobile & Apps 09 Nov, 2020
T-cell study adds to debate over duration of COVID-19 immunity T-cell study adds to debate over duration of COVID-19 immunity LONDON: A small but key UK study has found that "cellular immunity" to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is present after six months in people who had mild or... LONDON: A small but key UK study has found that "cellular immunity" to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is... Mobile & Apps 03 Nov, 2020
Next crop of COVID-19 vaccine developers take more traditional route Next crop of COVID-19 vaccine developers take more traditional route CHICAGO/BERLIN: The handful of drugmakers dominating the global coronavirus vaccine race are pushing the boundaries of vaccine technology. The next crop under development... CHICAGO/BERLIN: The handful of drugmakers dominating the global coronavirus vaccine race are pushing the... Mobile & Apps 29 Oct, 2020
On the moon, water water everywhere and not a drop to drink, yet On the moon, water water everywhere and not a drop to drink, yet October 26 The moon lacks the bodies of liquid water that are a hallmark of Earth but scientists said on Monday (October 26) lunar... October 26 The moon lacks the bodies of liquid water that are a... Mobile & Apps 26 Oct, 2020
US spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab US spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab CAPE CANAVERAL: A NASA spacecraft descended to an asteroid Tuesday and, dodging boulders the size of buildings, momentarily touched the surface to collect a handful of... CAPE CANAVERAL: A NASA spacecraft descended to an asteroid Tuesday and, dodging boulders the size of... Mobile & Apps 21 Oct, 2020
COVID-19 increases risks for cancer patients; common cold antibodies no help vs coronavirus COVID-19 increases risks for cancer patients; common cold antibodies no help vs... 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... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 15 Oct, 2020
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks, hoping that demand for higher data speeds will spark demand for new... Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks,... Mobile & Apps 14 Oct, 2020
Reinfection casts doubt on coronavirus immunity, finds study Reinfection casts doubt on coronavirus immunity, finds study PARIS, OCTOBER 13 COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released today confirming it is possible... PARIS, OCTOBER 13 COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are... Mobile & Apps 14 Oct, 2020
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi... Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to... Mobile & Apps 13 Oct, 2020
Low tech talk in Google, Oracle high tech copyright clash Low tech talk in Google, Oracle high tech copyright clash WASHINGTON: The topic was high tech: the code behind smartphones. But on Wednesday the Supreme Court looked to more low tech examples, from the typewriter keyboard to... WASHINGTON: The topic was high tech: the code behind smartphones. But on Wednesday the Supreme Court... Mobile & Apps 08 Oct, 2020
T-Rex fossil sells for record-breaking $31.8 million T-Rex fossil sells for record-breaking $31.8 million NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7 One of the most complete specimens of a T-Rex fossil in the world was sold for a record $31.8 million yesterday by Christie’s in New York, nearly... NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7 One of the most complete specimens of a T-Rex fossil in the world was sold for a... Mobile & Apps 08 Oct, 2020
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded for 'genome scissors' Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded for 'genome scissors' STOCKHOLM: French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing likened... STOCKHOLM: French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel... Mobile & Apps 07 Oct, 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.
