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
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International... Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of... On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. Science and Tech 10 Sep, 2025
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. Science and Tech 07 Sep, 2025
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new... As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. Science and Tech 18 Aug, 2025
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2025
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space... Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Science and Tech 10 Aug, 2025
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.
