Russia signals space station pullout; NASA says it's not official yet Russia signals space station pullout; NASA says it's not official yet Russia's new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States. Russia's new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States. Science and Tech 27 Jul, 2022
China launches second space station module, Wentian China launches second space station module, Wentian China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end. China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end. Science and Tech 24 Jul, 2022
Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack' Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack' Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" - a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star. Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" - a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2022
Webb begins hunt for first stars, habitable worlds Webb begins hunt for first stars, habitable worlds The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun. The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun. Science and Tech 16 Jul, 2022
Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined The powerful James Webb Space Telescope's inaugural batch of images has opened a new chapter of cosmic exploration, but astronomers say the observatory's most consequential discoveries may well be those they have yet to even imagine. The powerful James Webb Space Telescope's inaugural batch of images has opened a new chapter of cosmic exploration, but astronomers say the observatory's most consequential discoveries may well be those they have yet to even imagine. Science and Tech 14 Jul, 2022
Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendors of the universe glowed in a new batch of images released Tuesday from NASA's powerful new telescope. A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendors of the universe glowed in a new batch of images released Tuesday from NASA's powerful new telescope. Science and Tech 13 Jul, 2022
Far out: NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep Far out: NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA's new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA's new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. Science and Tech 13 Jul, 2022
Robotics: The future of healthcare Robotics: The future of healthcare Around 2007, a young surgeon stood in a conference hall in Orlando, Florida, the US staring at a magnificent robot operating on a human body. It was then that he decided what he wanted to do — become a robotic surgeon. Around 2007, a young surgeon stood in a conference hall in Orlando, Florida, the US staring at a magnificent robot operating on a human body. It was then that he decided what he wanted to do — become a robotic surgeon. Science and Tech 10 Jul, 2022
Huge underground search for mysterious dark matter begins Huge underground search for mysterious dark matter begins In a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: dark matter. In a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: dark matter. Science and Tech 08 Jul, 2022
Meet the 'zombie star' that survived a supernova blast Meet the 'zombie star' that survived a supernova blast Astronomers have observed in a relatively nearby galaxy a star that not only survived what ordinarily should have been certain death - a stellar explosion called a supernova - but emerged from it brighter than before the blast. Astronomers have observed in a relatively nearby galaxy a star that not only survived what ordinarily should have been certain death - a stellar explosion called a supernova - but emerged from it brighter than before the blast. Science and Tech 29 Jun, 2022
Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft has acquired imagery data covering all of Mars, including visuals of its south pole, after circling the planet more than 1,300 times since early last year, state media reported on Wednesday. An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft has acquired imagery data covering all of Mars, including visuals of its south pole, after circling the planet more than 1,300 times since early last year, state media reported on Wednesday. Science and Tech 29 Jun, 2022
NASA asteroid mission on hold due to late software delivery NASA asteroid mission on hold due to late software delivery NASA put an asteroid mission on hold Friday, blaming the late delivery of its own navigation software. NASA put an asteroid mission on hold Friday, blaming the late delivery of its own navigation software. Science and Tech 25 Jun, 2022
Planetary parade of 2022 has Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn lined up, making a spectacular show Planetary parade of 2022 has Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn lined up,... A wonder for all the sky watchers - a rare planetary parade is expected to line in the morning sky in the month of June. A wonder for all the sky watchers - a rare planetary parade is expected to line in the morning sky in the month of June. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2022
In Tarantula Nebula, a stunning view of stars being born In Tarantula Nebula, a stunning view of stars being born Astronomers have peered into a teeming stellar nursery in the Tarantula Nebula - a colossal cloud of gas and dust next door to our galaxy - gaining new understanding of the dynamics of star formation while obtaining a dazzling image of the cosmos. Astronomers have peered into a teeming stellar nursery in the Tarantula Nebula - a colossal cloud of gas and dust next door to our galaxy - gaining new understanding of the dynamics of star formation while obtaining a dazzling image of the cosmos. Science and Tech 16 Jun, 2022
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history. Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history. Science and Tech 15 Jun, 2022
Astronomers ponder 'cosmic mystery' over powerful radio wave bursts Astronomers ponder 'cosmic mystery' over powerful radio wave bursts Powerful bursts of radio waves emanating from a distant dwarf galaxy that were detected using a massive telescope in China are moving scientists closer to solving what one called a "cosmic mystery" that has lingered for years. Powerful bursts of radio waves emanating from a distant dwarf galaxy that were detected using a massive telescope in China are moving scientists closer to solving what one called a "cosmic mystery" that has lingered for years. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2022
Tiny meteoroid bops $10 billion Webb space telescope Tiny meteoroid bops $10 billion Webb space telescope ​​​​​​​A tiny meteoroid struck the newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope in May, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational shortly, NASA said on Wednesday. ​​​​​​​A tiny meteoroid struck the newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope in May, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational shortly, NASA said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2022
Chinese astronauts blast off to space station as construction enters high gear Chinese astronauts blast off to space station as construction enters high gear China sent three astronauts on Sunday on a six-month long mission to oversee a pivotal period of construction of its space station, whose final modules are due to be launched in the coming months. China sent three astronauts on Sunday on a six-month long mission to oversee a pivotal period of construction of its space station, whose final modules are due to be launched in the coming months. Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2022
China to launch next crewed mission on Sunday to build space station China to launch next crewed mission on Sunday to build space station China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as construction enters advanced stages. China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as construction enters advanced stages. Science and Tech 04 Jun, 2022
Dusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling Dusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise. The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft's seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July. Then flight controllers will monitor InSight until the end of this year, before calling everything off. A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise. The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft's seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July. Then flight controllers will monitor InSight until the end of this year, before calling everything off. Science and Tech 18 May, 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.
