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
SpaceX Crew Dragon delivers two NASA astronauts to International Space Station SpaceX Crew Dragon delivers two NASA astronauts to International Space Station Nearly 24 hours after launching from Florida, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule delivered NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on... Nearly 24 hours after launching from Florida, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule delivered NASA astronauts... Mobile & Apps 01 Jun, 2020
India asks internet service providers to block WeTransfer India asks internet service providers to block WeTransfer NEW DELHI: India has ordered its internet service providers (ISPs) to block file-sharing website WeTransfer at a time when hundreds of millions of people are working from... NEW DELHI: India has ordered its internet service providers (ISPs) to block file-sharing website... Mobile & Apps 01 Jun, 2020
SpaceX's historic encore: Astronauts arrive at space station SpaceX's historic encore: Astronauts arrive at space station CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday,... Mobile & Apps 01 Jun, 2020
With fact-checks, Twitter takes on a new kind of task With fact-checks, Twitter takes on a new kind of task In addition to disputing misleading claims made by US President Donald Trump about mail-in ballots this week, Twitter has added fact-checking labels to thousands of other... In addition to disputing misleading claims made by US President Donald Trump about mail-in ballots this... Mobile & Apps 31 May, 2020
NASA resumes human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch NASA resumes human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched two Americans into orbit from Florida on Saturday in a landmark mission... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched two... Mobile & Apps 31 May, 2020
Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid US protests Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid US protests Alphabet Inc’s Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week’s planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of... Alphabet Inc’s Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week’s planned unveiling of the beta... Mobile & Apps 30 May, 2020
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather... CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a... Mobile & Apps 30 May, 2020
GSK says science does not link pandemic H1N1 flu vaccine to sleep disorder GSK says science does not link pandemic H1N1 flu vaccine to sleep disorder LONDON: British drugmaker GSK said on Thursday that its previous flu pandemic vaccine, which used some of the same ingredients as COVID-19 vaccines currently under... LONDON: British drugmaker GSK said on Thursday that its previous flu pandemic vaccine, which used some... Mobile & Apps 28 May, 2020
Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing related to COVID-19 Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing related to COVID-19 Security experts at Alphabet Inc's Google sent 1,755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in... Security experts at Alphabet Inc's Google sent 1,755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were... Mobile & Apps 28 May, 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.
