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 lunar... 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
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
Nepal Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Business Winter tourist arrivals surge in Mustang Tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased significantly even during the winter season, with January 2026 recording a sharp rise compared to the same period last year.
Nepal 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat.
Nepal Nepali cuisine to be showcased in Washington DC under US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange Nepal will showcase its rich culinary heritage in Washington DC as part of the return leg of the US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange, following the successful first leg held in November.
Nepal Nepali Sherpa climbers meet Mendoza Mayor, explore sister city partnership Nepali mountaineers Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Nima Rinji Sherpa were welcomed by Mendoza Mayor Ulpiano Suarez this week following their successful ascent of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak.
Health Health Insurance Board clarifies OPD limit, total coverage unchanged The Health Insurance Board has clarified that the total coverage under the health insurance program for families of up to five members remains unchanged, amid circulating claims that the maximum annual treatment limit has been reduced to Rs 100,000.
Sports Nepal aims for achievement-oriented performance at Asian Games The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) has intensified preparations to ensure Nepal’s athletes perform strongly at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi–Nagasaki, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4.
Nepal Seasonal migration leaves remote Gumba Polling Centre in Bajura nearly empty With a crucial House of Representatives election just weeks away, local officials and community leaders say that remote polling centers in Bajura district where the majority of registered voters have already left for the season, are unlikely to return in time to cast their ballots.
Nepal Saptari-2 looks for new representative as former comrades clash “No candidate has won twice from Saptari Constituency-2 due to better political awareness,” said Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, who is also running in the constituency from the newly formed Janadhikar Party in the upcoming March 5 election. “This time around, citizens want better representatives too.”
