Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer have received 'fast track' designation... LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending... CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit era. But it faces formidable challenges to complete a working... TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit... Mobile & Apps 10 Jul, 2020
New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States,... KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its initial approach to the sun. Astronaut Bob Behnken shared several... KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous driving technology, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday,... SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be triggered among patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms or recovering... KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs 'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and solutions from a research system not built for haste. The ironic, and... Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than 7,000 years ago will help with the understanding of the cultural and... SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
How to rid East Africa of locusts? Serve them in a kebab or drive them to cannibalism How to rid East Africa of locusts? Serve them in a kebab or drive them to cannibalism NAIROBI: Eat them, poison them, and use scent to drive them to cannibalism - as a second wave of locusts threatens to devour East Africa's crops, scientists in a... NAIROBI: Eat them, poison them, and use scent to drive them to cannibalism - as a second wave of... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
Surviving core of ill-fated Jupiter-like planet spotted near distant star Surviving core of ill-fated Jupiter-like planet spotted near distant star WASHINGTON: A rocky planet 39 times as massive as Earth has been spotted orbiting a distant star at breakneck speed, with astronomers concluding it may be... WASHINGTON: A rocky planet 39 times as massive as Earth has been spotted orbiting... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
NASA TV go live with their ISS spacewalk broadcast NASA TV go live with their ISS spacewalk broadcast KATHMANDU: NASA is broadcasting live International Space Station (ISS) expedition on a SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, being performed by NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Robert... KATHMANDU: NASA is broadcasting live International Space Station (ISS) expedition on a SpaceX’s Crew... Mobile & Apps 01 Jul, 2020
Tentacles on cells may help virus spread to other cells Tentacles on cells may help virus spread to other cells The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Mobile & Apps 30 Jun, 2020
Planets around nearby star are intriguing candidates for extraterrestrial life Planets around nearby star are intriguing candidates for extraterrestrial life WASHINGTON: Up to three planets - potentially rocky like Earth - have been spotted around a star located relatively near our solar system - a planetary system offering... WASHINGTON: Up to three planets - potentially rocky like Earth - have been spotted around a star... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
Subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa deemed potentially 'habitable' Subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa deemed potentially 'habitable' WASHINGTON: Scientists have figured out how the subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa may have formed and determined that this vast expanse of water may have been able... WASHINGTON: Scientists have figured out how the subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa may have formed... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump's Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump's OAKLAND: Facebook said Friday that it will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald Trump. Separately,... OAKLAND: Facebook said Friday that it will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
University of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine project to begin recruitment of participants University of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine project to begin recruitment of... KATHMANDU: University of Queensland (UQ) has made a call for recruitment of healthy participants to sort candidates for testing COVID-19 vaccine. UQ is accelerating its... KATHMANDU: University of Queensland (UQ) has made a call for recruitment of healthy participants to sort... Mobile & Apps 19 Jun, 2020
Massive spying on users of Google’s Chrome revealed Massive spying on users of Google’s Chrome revealed SAN FRANCISCO: A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google’s market-leading Chrome web browser, researchers at... SAN FRANCISCO: A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of... Mobile & Apps 19 Jun, 2020
Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness SAN FRANCISCO: A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google's market-leading Chrome web browser, researchers at... SAN FRANCISCO: A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of... Mobile & Apps 18 Jun, 2020
What's your Covid-19 susceptibility? Try the risk calculator to find out What's your Covid-19 susceptibility? Try the risk calculator to find out KATHMANDU: A team of researchers have developed a risk calculator to predict an individual’s risk of testing positive for Covid-19 and their outcomes for the... KATHMANDU: A team of researchers have developed a risk calculator to predict an individual’s risk of... Mobile & Apps 17 Jun, 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.
