Is Dexamethasone 'the breakthrough' in coronavirus treatment? Research says yes Is Dexamethasone 'the breakthrough' in coronavirus treatment? Research says yes KATHMANDU: At a time when there is no generally accepted treatment or vaccine for Covid-19, a team of researchers have made a claim that they've found what could be a... KATHMANDU: At a time when there is no generally accepted treatment or vaccine for Covid-19, a team of... Mobile & Apps 16 Jun, 2020
Coronavirus tracing app a test for privacy-minded Germany Coronavirus tracing app a test for privacy-minded Germany BERLIN: Germany launched a coronavirus tracing app Tuesday that officials say is so secure even government ministers can use it. Smartphone apps have been touted as a... BERLIN: Germany launched a coronavirus tracing app Tuesday that officials say is so secure even... Mobile & Apps 16 Jun, 2020
Does Covid-19 have a bidirectional relation with Diabetes? Let's take a look at what a study has to say Does Covid-19 have a bidirectional relation with Diabetes? Let's take a look at what... KATHMANDU: There is a bidirectional relationship between the COVID-19 and diabetes, a UK-based study has suggested. In an article published in the New England Journal of... KATHMANDU: There is a bidirectional relationship between the COVID-19 and diabetes, a UK-based study has... Mobile & Apps 14 Jun, 2020
Researchers in Chile unearth 74 million-year-old mammal teeth Researchers in Chile unearth 74 million-year-old mammal teeth SANTIAGO: Chilean and Argentine researchers have unearthed teeth in far-flung Patagonia belonging to a mammal that lived 74 million years ago, the oldest such... SANTIAGO: Chilean and Argentine researchers have unearthed teeth in far-flung Patagonia belonging... Mobile & Apps 12 Jun, 2020
World's largest green turtle colony nearly twice as big as thought World's largest green turtle colony nearly twice as big as thought SYDNEY: The world's largest population of nesting green turtles is nearly twice as big as previously thought, scientists said on Wednesday, after drones enabled... SYDNEY: The world's largest population of nesting green turtles is nearly twice as big as... Mobile & Apps 10 Jun, 2020
IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the technology can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling. Ongoing... IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the technology can... Mobile & Apps 10 Jun, 2020
Gilead's remdesivir prevents lung damage in COVID-19 study on monkeys Gilead's remdesivir prevents lung damage in COVID-19 study on monkeys Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with the new coronavirus, according to a study published in the... Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected... Mobile & Apps 10 Jun, 2020
AstraZeneca accelerates testing of COVID-19 antibody treatments AstraZeneca accelerates testing of COVID-19 antibody treatments AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it expects to move two COVID-19 antibody therapies it has licensed from US researchers into clinical studies in the next two months as the... AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it expects to move two COVID-19 antibody therapies it has licensed from... Mobile & Apps 09 Jun, 2020
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to go. So she bought a Black... When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington,... Mobile & Apps 07 Jun, 2020
Zuckerberg-funded scientists: Rein in hate on Facebook Zuckerberg-funded scientists: Rein in hate on Facebook BOSTON: Dozens of scientists doing research funded by Mark Zuckerberg say Facebook should not be letting President Donald Trump use the social media platform to “spread... BOSTON: Dozens of scientists doing research funded by Mark Zuckerberg say Facebook should not be letting... Mobile & Apps 07 Jun, 2020
Facebook to apply state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets Facebook to apply state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc will start labelling Russian, Chinese and other state-controlled media organizations, and later this summer will block any ads from such outlets... SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc will start labelling Russian, Chinese and other state-controlled media... Mobile & Apps 05 Jun, 2020
Another astronomical event due on June 5, Asteroid 2020 KA6 to safely fly by Earth Another astronomical event due on June 5, Asteroid 2020 KA6 to safely fly by Earth KATHMANDU: 2020 KA6, an Apollo asteroid, will fly by the earth within a distance of 0.02987 au (astronomical units), which is about 4468488.398 kilometres, today at an... KATHMANDU: 2020 KA6, an Apollo asteroid, will fly by the earth within a distance of 0.02987 au... Mobile & Apps 05 Jun, 2020
TikTok owner ByteDance shuts down overseas news aggregator TopBuzz TikTok owner ByteDance shuts down overseas news aggregator TopBuzz BEIJING/SHANGHAI: ByteDance, owner of the global hit short-video app TikTok, has shut down its artificial-intelligence-based news aggregator TopBuzz, one of the company’s... BEIJING/SHANGHAI: ByteDance, owner of the global hit short-video app TikTok, has shut down its... Mobile & Apps 05 Jun, 2020
Fossilised stomach contents show armoured dinosaur's leafy last meal Fossilised stomach contents show armoured dinosaur's leafy last meal WASHINGTON: In a forest rebounding after a wildfire 110 million years ago, an armoured dinosaur devoured a meal of tender ferns in western Canada before suffering a... WASHINGTON: In a forest rebounding after a wildfire 110 million years ago, an armoured dinosaur... Mobile & Apps 04 Jun, 2020
Oldest and largest ancient Maya structure found in Mexico Oldest and largest ancient Maya structure found in Mexico WASHINGTON: Scientists using an aerial remote-sensing method have discovered the largest and oldest-known structure built by the ancient Maya civilisation - a colossal... WASHINGTON: Scientists using an aerial remote-sensing method have discovered the largest and... Mobile & Apps 04 Jun, 2020
Facebook takes down white nationalist and fake antifa accounts Facebook takes down white nationalist and fake antifa accounts SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc (FB.O) said Tuesday it has suspended accounts associated with white nationalist groups after some advocated bringing weapons to the current wave... SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc (FB.O) said Tuesday it has suspended accounts associated with white... Mobile & Apps 03 Jun, 2020
Google takes down Indian app that removed Chinese ones: spokesman Google takes down Indian app that removed Chinese ones: spokesman NEW DELHI: Alphabet Inc’s Google has taken down an Indian mobile application from its app store that allowed users to remove other Chinese apps from their phones as it... NEW DELHI: Alphabet Inc’s Google has taken down an Indian mobile application from its app store that... Mobile & Apps 03 Jun, 2020
Coronavirus study says low humidity aids contagion, will coming humid months help Nepal? Coronavirus study says low humidity aids contagion, will coming humid months help... KATHMANDU: A recent study claims that low humidity aids coronavirus outbreak and might recur every year. The study provides evidence that lower relative humidity is... KATHMANDU: A recent study claims that low humidity aids coronavirus outbreak and might recur every... Mobile & Apps 02 Jun, 2020
In-home antibody test shows promise; recovering surgery patients at risk from coronavirus In-home antibody test shows promise; recovering surgery patients at risk from coronav... 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 02 Jun, 2020
SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by SpaceX declared victory Monday in NASA’s cosmic capture-the-flag game. They quickly claimed the prize left behind at... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by SpaceX declared victory Monday in NASA’s cosmic... Mobile & Apps 02 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.
