Tiny meteoroid bops $10 billion Webb space telescope Tiny meteoroid bops $10 billion Webb space telescope ​​​​​​​A tiny meteoroid struck the newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope in May, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational shortly, NASA said on Wednesday. ​​​​​​​A tiny meteoroid struck the newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope in May, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational shortly, NASA said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2022
Chinese astronauts blast off to space station as construction enters high gear Chinese astronauts blast off to space station as construction enters high gear China sent three astronauts on Sunday on a six-month long mission to oversee a pivotal period of construction of its space station, whose final modules are due to be launched in the coming months. China sent three astronauts on Sunday on a six-month long mission to oversee a pivotal period of construction of its space station, whose final modules are due to be launched in the coming months. Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2022
China to launch next crewed mission on Sunday to build space station China to launch next crewed mission on Sunday to build space station China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as construction enters advanced stages. China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as construction enters advanced stages. Science and Tech 04 Jun, 2022
Dusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling Dusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise. The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft's seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July. Then flight controllers will monitor InSight until the end of this year, before calling everything off. A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise. The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft's seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July. Then flight controllers will monitor InSight until the end of this year, before calling everything off. Science and Tech 18 May, 2022
Chariot of Pearl: Lunar eclipse and blood moon Chariot of Pearl: Lunar eclipse and blood moon Chariot of Pearl: Lunar eclipse and blood moon Chariot of Pearl: Lunar eclipse and blood moon Science and Tech 16 May, 2022
In one giant leap for Earth plants, seeds are grown in moon soil In one giant leap for Earth plants, seeds are grown in moon soil Scientists for the first time have grown seeds in soil from the moon - samples retrieved during NASA missions in 1969 and 1972 - in an achievement that heralds the promise of using earthly plants to support human outposts on other worlds. Scientists for the first time have grown seeds in soil from the moon - samples retrieved during NASA missions in 1969 and 1972 - in an achievement that heralds the promise of using earthly plants to support human outposts on other worlds. Science and Tech 13 May, 2022
Scientists unveil image of 'gentle giant' black hole at Milky Way's center Scientists unveil image of 'gentle giant' black hole at Milky Way's center Scientists on Thursday provided the first look at the "gentle giant" lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy - an image of a supermassive black hole that devours any matter within its huge gravitational pull but is currently on a bit of a diet. Scientists on Thursday provided the first look at the "gentle giant" lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy - an image of a supermassive black hole that devours any matter within its huge gravitational pull but is currently on a bit of a diet. Science and Tech 13 May, 2022
Space telescope in home stretch of tests; early pics impress Space telescope in home stretch of tests; early pics impress NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing, with science observations expected to begin in July, astronomers said Monday. NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing, with science observations expected to begin in July, astronomers said Monday. Science and Tech 11 May, 2022
Black hole hunters cast gaze at center of the Milky Way galaxy Black hole hunters cast gaze at center of the Milky Way galaxy ​​​​​​​Residing at the center of our spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy is a beast - a supermassive black hole possessing 4 million times the mass of our sun and consuming any material including gas, dust and stars straying within its immense gravitational pull. ​​​​​​​Residing at the center of our spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy is a beast - a supermassive black hole possessing 4 million times the mass of our sun and consuming any material including gas, dust and stars straying within its immense gravitational pull. Science and Tech 11 May, 2022
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. Science and Tech 27 Apr, 2022
Surprised astronomers find new type of star explosion - a micronova Surprised astronomers find new type of star explosion - a micronova Astronomers have detected a previously unknown type of stellar explosion called a micronova involving thermonuclear blasts at the polar regions of a type of burned-out star called a white dwarf after it has siphoned material from a companion star. Astronomers have detected a previously unknown type of stellar explosion called a micronova involving thermonuclear blasts at the polar regions of a type of burned-out star called a white dwarf after it has siphoned material from a companion star. Science and Tech 21 Apr, 2022
Europa's similarity to Greenland hints that Jupiter moon could harbor life Europa's similarity to Greenland hints that Jupiter moon could harbor life The uncanny resemblance between features on Europa's frozen surface and a landform in Greenland that sits atop a sizable pocket of water are providing intriguing new indications that this moon of Jupiter may be capable of harboring life. The uncanny resemblance between features on Europa's frozen surface and a landform in Greenland that sits atop a sizable pocket of water are providing intriguing new indications that this moon of Jupiter may be capable of harboring life. Science and Tech 20 Apr, 2022
The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly - and getting colder The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly - and getting colder Frigid and far-flung Neptune, our solar system's outermost planet, is adding to its reputation as an enigmatic world, with astronomers puzzled by a surprising drop in its atmospheric temperatures during the past two decades. Frigid and far-flung Neptune, our solar system's outermost planet, is adding to its reputation as an enigmatic world, with astronomers puzzled by a surprising drop in its atmospheric temperatures during the past two decades. Science and Tech 15 Apr, 2022
Earliest-known galaxy offers clues about the primordial universe Earliest-known galaxy offers clues about the primordial universe Astronomers have discovered what may be the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed, one that formed relatively soon after the Big Bang event that marked the origin of the universe and may be populated by the novel first generation of stars. Astronomers have discovered what may be the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed, one that formed relatively soon after the Big Bang event that marked the origin of the universe and may be populated by the novel first generation of stars. Science and Tech 08 Apr, 2022
Gigantic Jupiter-like alien planet observed still 'in the womb' Gigantic Jupiter-like alien planet observed still 'in the womb' Scientists have observed an enormous planet about nine times the mass of Jupiter at a remarkably early stage of formation - describing it as still in the womb - in a discovery that challenges the current understanding of planetary formation. Scientists have observed an enormous planet about nine times the mass of Jupiter at a remarkably early stage of formation - describing it as still in the womb - in a discovery that challenges the current understanding of planetary formation. Science and Tech 06 Apr, 2022
Russia says cooperation in space only possible once sanctions are lifted Russia says cooperation in space only possible once sanctions are lifted Russia's space director said on Saturday that the restoration of normal ties between partners at the International Space Station (ISS) and other joint space projects would be possible only once Western sanctions against Moscow are lifted. Russia's space director said on Saturday that the restoration of normal ties between partners at the International Space Station (ISS) and other joint space projects would be possible only once Western sanctions against Moscow are lifted. Science and Tech 02 Apr, 2022
Twinkle, twinkle giant star, astronomers see how far you are Twinkle, twinkle giant star, astronomers see how far you are Astronomers have discovered the farthest star yet, a super-hot, super-bright giant that formed nearly 13 billion years ago at the dawn of the cosmos. Astronomers have discovered the farthest star yet, a super-hot, super-bright giant that formed nearly 13 billion years ago at the dawn of the cosmos. Science and Tech 31 Mar, 2022
Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 2022 taking science journalists to unchartered heights Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 2022 taking science journalists to unchartered heights Eight environment journalists from Nepal, India and Bangladesh will be part of an expedition to the Everest region to attend a climate change boot camp that will enable nuanced science reporting from the tough and underreported terrain. Eight environment journalists from Nepal, India and Bangladesh will be part of an expedition to the Everest region to attend a climate change boot camp that will enable nuanced science reporting from the tough and underreported terrain. Science and Tech 28 Mar, 2022
Russia to work on solo Mars mission after Europe freezes joint project: Interfax Russia to work on solo Mars mission after Europe freezes joint project: Interfax Russia will start work on its own Mars mission given that the European Space Agency (ESA) has suspended a joint project in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, Interfax news agency quoted a top official as saying on Friday. Russia will start work on its own Mars mission given that the European Space Agency (ESA) has suspended a joint project in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, Interfax news agency quoted a top official as saying on Friday. Science and Tech 19 Mar, 2022
Russian cosmonauts set for Friday launch to International Space Station Russian cosmonauts set for Friday launch to International Space Station Three Russian cosmonauts were due for launch on Friday to the International Space Station (ISS), continuing a two-decade-plus shared Russian-U.S. presence aboard the orbiting outpost despite heightened terrestrial tensions between Moscow and Washington. Three Russian cosmonauts were due for launch on Friday to the International Space Station (ISS), continuing a two-decade-plus shared Russian-U.S. presence aboard the orbiting outpost despite heightened terrestrial tensions between Moscow and Washington. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2022
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.
