Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have... MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology and Virology in Almaty, Kazakhstan say that viruses are becoming more... KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from US digital networks and called the Chinese-owned... WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted"... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to fly a privately built vehicle into orbit, recounted on Tuesday the... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to... Mobile & Apps 05 Aug, 2020
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President... NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to... MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship... NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed. SpaceX and NASA... CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday... Mobile & Apps 01 Aug, 2020
NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off Thursday... CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership with the Japanese industry to accelerate advances in quantum... TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida 2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover — is on the verge of liftoff. The rover... CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon... An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it's in... BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover. The spacecraft Perseverance — set for liftoff this week — is... CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest... Mobile & Apps 28 Jul, 2020
Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator accuses Google of misleading users It seeks to set precedent and fines... Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator... Mobile & Apps 27 Jul, 2020
July 2020 to end with double meteor shower July 2020 to end with double meteor shower KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor shower this week. With the comet NEOWISE gradually fading over... KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor... Mobile & Apps 26 Jul, 2020
Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system with not just one, but two planets posing directly for the cameras... CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system... Mobile & Apps 23 Jul, 2020
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
