Kathford College top honors at International Robotics Competition Kathford College top honors at International Robotics Competition The BotMinds Robotics Team from Kathford International College of Engineering and Management achieved a landmark victory at CELESTA 2024, The BotMinds Robotics Team from Kathford International College of Engineering and Management achieved a landmark victory at CELESTA 2024, Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2024
Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company Back in 2016, a scientific research organization incorporated in Delaware and based in Mountain View, California, applied to be recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Back in 2016, a scientific research organization incorporated in Delaware and based in Mountain View, California, applied to be recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2024
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to 3 scientists for work on proteins, building blocks of life Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to 3 scientists for work on proteins, building... Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said the award honored research that unraveled long-standing scientific mysteries. Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said the award honored research that unraveled long-standing scientific mysteries. Science and Tech 09 Oct, 2024
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
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.