Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over...

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.

Science and Tech 13 Jan, 2026

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”

Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2026

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.

Science and Tech 21 Dec, 2025

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

Science and Tech 17 Dec, 2025

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.

In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.

Science and Tech 16 Dec, 2025

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.

​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.

Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2025

16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior

16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone.

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone.

Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2025

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say

Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.

Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.

Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday.

The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday.

Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.

NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.

Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025

Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station

Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International...

Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025

TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations

TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations

TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users.

TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users.

Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025

ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster

ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster

A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.

Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of...

On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes.

On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes.

Science and Tech 10 Sep, 2025

Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.

The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.

Science and Tech 07 Sep, 2025

Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new...

As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.

As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.

Science and Tech 18 Aug, 2025

Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants

Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants

The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners.

The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners.

Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2025

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space...

Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab.

Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab.

Science and Tech 10 Aug, 2025

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea...

Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease.

Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease.

Science and Tech 06 Aug, 2025