NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. Science and Tech 21 Aug, 2021
Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. Science and Tech 12 Aug, 2021
Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2021
Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2021
Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2021
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2021
Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. Science and Tech 17 Jul, 2021
Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Science and Tech 07 Jul, 2021
Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
China launches first crew to live on new space station China launches first crew to live on new space station Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2021
China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. Science and Tech 16 Jun, 2021
Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. Science and Tech 11 Jun, 2021
Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2021
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
Opinion Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features.
Nepal Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Business Winter tourist arrivals surge in Mustang Tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased significantly even during the winter season, with January 2026 recording a sharp rise compared to the same period last year.
Nepal 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat.
Nepal Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November.
Nepal Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership ​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak.
