Pioneers in artificial intelligence win the Nobel Prize in physics Pioneers in artificial intelligence win the Nobel Prize in physics Hinton and fellow AI scientists Yoshua Bengio and Yann LeCun won computer science’s top prize, the Turing Award, in 2019. Hinton and fellow AI scientists Yoshua Bengio and Yann LeCun won computer science’s top prize, the Turing Award, in 2019. Science and Tech 09 Oct, 2024
Nobel Prize in medicine honors American duo for their discovery of microRNA Nobel Prize in medicine honors American duo for their discovery of microRNA The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated. The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated. Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2024
A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American from the International Space Station returns to Earth A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American from the International Space Station... The astronauts were to be extracted from the capsule and placed in nearby chairs to help them adjust to gravity, then given medical examinations in a nearby tent. The astronauts were to be extracted from the capsule and placed in nearby chairs to help them adjust to gravity, then given medical examinations in a nearby tent. Science and Tech 23 Sep, 2024
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station 2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency. Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency. Science and Tech 20 Sep, 2024
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers. A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers. Science and Tech 15 Sep, 2024
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's... The latest setback means the four astronauts who flew up with SpaceX in March now also face a longer mission than planned. The latest setback means the four astronauts who flew up with SpaceX in March now also face a longer mission than planned. Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2024
Stakeholders provide recommendations, directions for integrating AI in Education in Nepal Stakeholders provide recommendations, directions for integrating AI in Education in... The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu organized a broad stakeholder consultation on AI in Education in Nepal, bringing together over eighty diverse stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with UNESCO's mission to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all. The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu organized a broad stakeholder consultation on AI in Education in Nepal, bringing together over eighty diverse stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with UNESCO's mission to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2024
NFSJ organizes "Meet The Scientist" Episode-6 in Kathmandu featuring Dr. Bastakoti NFSJ organizes "Meet The Scientist" Episode-6 in Kathmandu featuring Dr. Bastakoti The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) organized the sixth episode of "Meet The Scientist" in Kathmandu, featuring Dr. Bishnu P. Bastakoti. Dr. Bastakoti, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A&T State University, discussed the opportunities and challenges of Hydrogen energy in Nepal. The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) organized the sixth episode of "Meet The Scientist" in Kathmandu, featuring Dr. Bishnu P. Bastakoti. Dr. Bastakoti, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A&T State University, discussed the opportunities and challenges of Hydrogen energy in Nepal. Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2024
Bahraini and British Archaeologists discover the first Christian Building in Bahrain, dating to the 4th Century CE Bahraini and British Archaeologists discover the first Christian Building in Bahrain,... Bahraini and British archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be one of the oldest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf. Bahraini and British archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be one of the oldest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2024
Concept Paper on AI prepared for first time in Nepal Concept Paper on AI prepared for first time in Nepal The government has for the first time prepared a Concept Paper on the use and practice of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The government has for the first time prepared a Concept Paper on the use and practice of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Science and Tech 03 Jul, 2024
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to... The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure that they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure that they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. Science and Tech 02 Jul, 2024
Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal. A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2024
Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added. Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2024
A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space... A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. Science and Tech 02 Jun, 2024
Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Science and Tech 01 May, 2024
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could... If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. Science and Tech 30 Apr, 2024
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious... The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2024
Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. Science and Tech 22 Mar, 2024
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.
