AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina's military dictatorship AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina's... If a baby was taken from their parents four decades ago during Argentina's military dictatorship, what would that person look like today? If a baby was taken from their parents four decades ago during Argentina's military dictatorship, what would that person look like today? Science and Tech 03 Sep, 2023
India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it... India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole Science and Tech 23 Aug, 2023
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon, ending its bid to reach the lunar south pole Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon, ending its bid to reach the... Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday. Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday. Science and Tech 20 Aug, 2023
Russia is back on the lunar path. A rocket blasts off on its first moon mission in nearly 50 years Russia is back on the lunar path. A rocket blasts off on its first moon mission in... The Luna-25 launched flawlessly from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East, according to video feed from Roscosmos. The Luna-25 launched flawlessly from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East, according to video feed from Roscosmos. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2023
Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up... Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat. Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2023
Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Science and Tech 01 Aug, 2023
Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Science and Tech 24 Jul, 2023
NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist Episode-3' NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist... Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Science and Tech 03 Jul, 2023
'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' 'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Science and Tech 05 May, 2023
First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI The updated picture, published Thursday in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, keeps the original shape, but with a skinnier ring and a sharper resolution. The updated picture, published Thursday in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, keeps the original shape, but with a skinnier ring and a sharper resolution. Science and Tech 13 Apr, 2023
SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay. SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay. Science and Tech 02 Mar, 2023
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. Science and Tech 07 Jan, 2023
NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2022
NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket Science and Tech 17 Nov, 2022
NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2022
Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China. Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China. Science and Tech 07 Nov, 2022
3-Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize 3-Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their advances in quantum mechanics on the behaviour of subatomic particles, opening the door to work on super computers and encrypted communication. Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their advances in quantum mechanics on the behaviour of subatomic particles, opening the door to work on super computers and encrypted communication. Science and Tech 04 Oct, 2022
Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation Apple's latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery — all at the same prices as last year's models, despite inflationary pressure that has driven up the cost of many other everyday items. Apple's latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery — all at the same prices as last year's models, despite inflationary pressure that has driven up the cost of many other everyday items. Science and Tech 08 Sep, 2022
New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons The world's newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. The world's newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Science and Tech 24 Aug, 2022
Gluttonous cosmic 'black widow' is heaviest-known neutron star Gluttonous cosmic 'black widow' is heaviest-known neutron star Astronomers have observed the most massive known example of an object called a neutron star, one classified as a "black widow" that got particularly hefty by gobbling up most of the mass of a stellar companion trapped in an unhappy cosmic marriage. Astronomers have observed the most massive known example of an object called a neutron star, one classified as a "black widow" that got particularly hefty by gobbling up most of the mass of a stellar companion trapped in an unhappy cosmic marriage. Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2022
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.
