Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Science and Tech 01 Aug, 2023
Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Science and Tech 24 Jul, 2023
NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist Episode-3' NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist... Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Science and Tech 03 Jul, 2023
'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' 'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Science and Tech 05 May, 2023
First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI The updated picture, published Thursday in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, keeps the original shape, but with a skinnier ring and a sharper resolution. The updated picture, published Thursday in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, keeps the original shape, but with a skinnier ring and a sharper resolution. Science and Tech 13 Apr, 2023
SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay. SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay. Science and Tech 02 Mar, 2023
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. Science and Tech 07 Jan, 2023
NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2022
NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket Science and Tech 17 Nov, 2022
NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2022
Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China. Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China. Science and Tech 07 Nov, 2022
3-Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize 3-Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their advances in quantum mechanics on the behaviour of subatomic particles, opening the door to work on super computers and encrypted communication. Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their advances in quantum mechanics on the behaviour of subatomic particles, opening the door to work on super computers and encrypted communication. Science and Tech 04 Oct, 2022
Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation Apple's latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery — all at the same prices as last year's models, despite inflationary pressure that has driven up the cost of many other everyday items. Apple's latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery — all at the same prices as last year's models, despite inflationary pressure that has driven up the cost of many other everyday items. Science and Tech 08 Sep, 2022
New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons The world's newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. The world's newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Science and Tech 24 Aug, 2022
Gluttonous cosmic 'black widow' is heaviest-known neutron star Gluttonous cosmic 'black widow' is heaviest-known neutron star Astronomers have observed the most massive known example of an object called a neutron star, one classified as a "black widow" that got particularly hefty by gobbling up most of the mass of a stellar companion trapped in an unhappy cosmic marriage. Astronomers have observed the most massive known example of an object called a neutron star, one classified as a "black widow" that got particularly hefty by gobbling up most of the mass of a stellar companion trapped in an unhappy cosmic marriage. Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2022
Russia signals space station pullout; NASA says it's not official yet Russia signals space station pullout; NASA says it's not official yet Russia's new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States. Russia's new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States. Science and Tech 27 Jul, 2022
China launches second space station module, Wentian China launches second space station module, Wentian China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end. China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end. Science and Tech 24 Jul, 2022
Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack' Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack' Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" - a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star. Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" - a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2022
Webb begins hunt for first stars, habitable worlds Webb begins hunt for first stars, habitable worlds The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun. The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun. Science and Tech 16 Jul, 2022
Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined The powerful James Webb Space Telescope's inaugural batch of images has opened a new chapter of cosmic exploration, but astronomers say the observatory's most consequential discoveries may well be those they have yet to even imagine. The powerful James Webb Space Telescope's inaugural batch of images has opened a new chapter of cosmic exploration, but astronomers say the observatory's most consequential discoveries may well be those they have yet to even imagine. Science and Tech 14 Jul, 2022
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 People”, 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.
