UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad weather at the Japanese launch site. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope,... TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of the year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing an internal... Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer have received 'fast track' designation... LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending... CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit era. But it faces formidable challenges to complete a working... TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit... Mobile & Apps 10 Jul, 2020
New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States,... KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its initial approach to the sun. Astronaut Bob Behnken shared several... KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous driving technology, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday,... SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be triggered among patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms or recovering... KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs 'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and solutions from a research system not built for haste. The ironic, and... Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than 7,000 years ago will help with the understanding of the cultural and... SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
How to rid East Africa of locusts? Serve them in a kebab or drive them to cannibalism How to rid East Africa of locusts? Serve them in a kebab or drive them to cannibalism NAIROBI: Eat them, poison them, and use scent to drive them to cannibalism - as a second wave of locusts threatens to devour East Africa's crops, scientists in a... NAIROBI: Eat them, poison them, and use scent to drive them to cannibalism - as a second wave of... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
Surviving core of ill-fated Jupiter-like planet spotted near distant star Surviving core of ill-fated Jupiter-like planet spotted near distant star WASHINGTON: A rocky planet 39 times as massive as Earth has been spotted orbiting a distant star at breakneck speed, with astronomers concluding it may be... WASHINGTON: A rocky planet 39 times as massive as Earth has been spotted orbiting... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
NASA TV go live with their ISS spacewalk broadcast NASA TV go live with their ISS spacewalk broadcast KATHMANDU: NASA is broadcasting live International Space Station (ISS) expedition on a SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, being performed by NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Robert... KATHMANDU: NASA is broadcasting live International Space Station (ISS) expedition on a SpaceX’s Crew... Mobile & Apps 01 Jul, 2020
Tentacles on cells may help virus spread to other cells Tentacles on cells may help virus spread to other cells The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Mobile & Apps 30 Jun, 2020
Planets around nearby star are intriguing candidates for extraterrestrial life Planets around nearby star are intriguing candidates for extraterrestrial life WASHINGTON: Up to three planets - potentially rocky like Earth - have been spotted around a star located relatively near our solar system - a planetary system offering... WASHINGTON: Up to three planets - potentially rocky like Earth - have been spotted around a star... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
Subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa deemed potentially 'habitable' Subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa deemed potentially 'habitable' WASHINGTON: Scientists have figured out how the subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa may have formed and determined that this vast expanse of water may have been able... WASHINGTON: Scientists have figured out how the subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa may have formed... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump's Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump's OAKLAND: Facebook said Friday that it will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald Trump. Separately,... OAKLAND: Facebook said Friday that it will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its... Mobile & Apps 27 Jun, 2020
University of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine project to begin recruitment of participants University of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine project to begin recruitment of... KATHMANDU: University of Queensland (UQ) has made a call for recruitment of healthy participants to sort candidates for testing COVID-19 vaccine. UQ is accelerating its... KATHMANDU: University of Queensland (UQ) has made a call for recruitment of healthy participants to sort... Mobile & Apps 19 Jun, 2020
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.