Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's western coast. If confirmed, the new species would mark a... Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday,... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits... WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S.... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one second before liftoff, postponing the first high-altitude test of a... WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be... BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data collection and warning they could be removed if they don't comply... LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first... BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in the Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from... TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December solstice - The Great Conjunction 2020. Towards the end of 2020,... KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire said on Friday as NASA nears a decision to pick its first privately... Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to Earth Mission aims to answer questions about origins of... Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially... Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful,... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building an implant that bypasses the eyes and allows monkeys to perceive... WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building... Mobile & Apps 05 Dec, 2020
Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency... BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the... Mobile & Apps 04 Dec, 2020
Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all, astronomers confirmed Wednesday. Observations by a... CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and sealed them within the spacecraft for return to Earth, the first... BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Australian telescope maps deep space at record speed Australian telescope maps deep space at record speed MELBOURNE: A powerful new telescope in outback Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in record-breaking time, revealing a million new galaxies and opening the way... MELBOURNE: A powerful new telescope in outback Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
China's space ambitions: robot on Mars, a human on the moon China's space ambitions: robot on Mars, a human on the moon BEIJING: China's landing of its third probe on the moon is part of an increasingly ambitious space program that has a robot rover en route to Mars, is developing a reusable... BEIJING: China's landing of its third probe on the moon is part of an increasingly ambitious space... Mobile & Apps 02 Dec, 2020
Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses A massive radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory - one of the world's largest - collapsed on Tuesday after sustaining severe damage since August, officials... A massive radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory - one of the world's largest - collapsed... Mobile & Apps 02 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.
