NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short... WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. Scientists in Germany spent two... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red... Mobile & Apps 15 Jan, 2021
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week’s violence at the US Capitol... Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen in ICUs Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, light... The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug... Mobile & Apps 12 Jan, 2021
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two easier-to-spread variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and... New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two... Mobile & Apps 08 Jan, 2021
Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn- weeks after the great conjunction of the two... KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury,... Mobile & Apps 06 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems... Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US... Mobile & Apps 01 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week,... SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a... Mobile & Apps 18 Dec, 2020
China says to share lunar samples with other countries China says to share lunar samples with other countries BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of international conventions though "unfortunate" U.S. restrictions on... BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility... BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45... BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount of soil and gases inside a small capsule the country's Hayabusa2... TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186 million miles) from Earth were better than hoped for, with one... TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La Araucanía on Monday to witness a solar eclipse, rejoicing in the rare experience even though... CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La Araucanía on Monday to witness... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in people Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian scientists switched on their flashlights to traipse along a narrow trail... RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday, following a global outage that affected thousands. Google's... Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday,... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective in suppressing virus COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan have discovered that joint use of mass... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its three-day return to Earth on Sunday. The Chang'e 5 lunar probe,... BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its... Mobile & Apps 13 Dec, 2020
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.
