Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole... While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2024
OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. Science and Tech 16 Feb, 2024
US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next... Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Science and Tech 15 Feb, 2024
Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Science and Tech 13 Feb, 2024
Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2024
Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans... Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2024
China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year Another US moon lander from a Houston company is due to launch next month. Another US moon lander from a Houston company is due to launch next month. Science and Tech 10 Jan, 2024
First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to moon First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to... The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. Science and Tech 08 Jan, 2024
Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a... China and India scored moon landings, while Russia, Japan and Israel ended up in the lunar trash heap. China and India scored moon landings, while Russia, Japan and Israel ended up in the lunar trash heap. Science and Tech 07 Jan, 2024
Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play Store trial loss Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play... Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in a another case that could result in even bigger changes. Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in a another case that could result in even bigger changes. Science and Tech 19 Dec, 2023
Geminid Meteor Shower to illuminate Nepali skies tonight Geminid Meteor Shower to illuminate Nepali skies tonight The Geminid Meteor Shower, which is expected to be the most spectacular of the year, will be visible tonight above Nepal and anywhere else in the world. The Geminid Meteor Shower, which is expected to be the most spectacular of the year, will be visible tonight above Nepal and anywhere else in the world. Science and Tech 14 Dec, 2023
OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry. The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry. Science and Tech 22 Nov, 2023
Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker's shakeup Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker's... Microsoft announced Monday that it has hired Sam Altman and another co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after they unexpectedly departed the company days earlier in a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world. Microsoft announced Monday that it has hired Sam Altman and another co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after they unexpectedly departed the company days earlier in a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2023
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of... ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. Science and Tech 18 Nov, 2023
The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in... Both sickle cell disease and thalassemia are caused by mistakes in the genes that carry hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. Both sickle cell disease and thalassemia are caused by mistakes in the genes that carry hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2023
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and... Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots — tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include electronics and medical imaging. Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots — tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include electronics and medical imaging. Science and Tech 04 Oct, 2023
Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world of electrons Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world... L’Huillier, of Lund University in Sweden, is the fifth woman to receive a Nobel in physics. L’Huillier, of Lund University in Sweden, is the fifth woman to receive a Nobel in physics. Science and Tech 03 Oct, 2023
India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the... The satellite is scheduled to take 125 days to reach the L1 point. The satellite is scheduled to take 125 days to reach the L1 point. Science and Tech 03 Sep, 2023
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
