Dr Dhiraj Pradhananga appointed UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water

Dr Dhiraj Pradhananga appointed UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water

UNESCO has appointed Dhiraj Pradhananga as the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water.

UNESCO has appointed Dhiraj Pradhananga as the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water.

Science and Tech 05 Apr, 2026

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.

Science and Tech 03 Apr, 2026

SCAEF Nepal launches 4-day specialized GIS and Remote Sensing Training in Pokhara

SCAEF Nepal launches 4-day specialized GIS and Remote Sensing Training in Pokhara

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF Nepal) has launched a four-day specialized training on GIS and Remote Sensing with the objective of enhancing professional capacity within Nepal’s consulting, construction sector and clients from concerned government departments and ministries (3Cs).

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF Nepal) has launched a four-day specialized training on GIS and Remote Sensing with the objective of enhancing professional capacity within Nepal’s consulting, construction sector and clients from concerned government departments and ministries (3Cs).

Science and Tech 28 Mar, 2026

From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives

From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives

Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.

Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.

Science and Tech 15 Mar, 2026

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related...

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program.

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program.

Science and Tech 26 Feb, 2026

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's...

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

Science and Tech 16 Feb, 2026

Ting Ting represents Nepal at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Ting Ting represents Nepal at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Nepali AI company Ting Ting has marked a major milestone for the country’s technology sector by representing Nepal as the sole startup at Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the world’s largest global tech gatherings.

Nepali AI company Ting Ting has marked a major milestone for the country’s technology sector by representing Nepal as the sole startup at Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the world’s largest global tech gatherings.

Science and Tech 11 Feb, 2026

Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs

Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs

A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.

A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.

Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2026

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

Science and Tech 22 Jan, 2026

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of...

NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.

NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.

Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2026

Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations

Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations

The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations.

The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations.

Science and Tech 19 Jan, 2026

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for...

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

Science and Tech 16 Jan, 2026

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

Science and Tech 15 Jan, 2026

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