Then and now: How glaciers around the world are melting Then and now: How glaciers around the world are melting WASHINGTON: Over the past decade, scientists and photographers keep returning to the world's glaciers, watching them shrink with each visit. Now they want others to... WASHINGTON: Over the past decade, scientists and photographers keep returning to the... Brands 05 Apr, 2017
Japan cherry blossom season begins, marking start of spring Japan cherry blossom season begins, marking start of spring TOKYO: Cherry blossom season has officially kicked off in Tokyo, marking the beginning of spring for the Japanese. A Japan Meteorological Agency official counted at... TOKYO: Cherry blossom season has officially kicked off in Tokyo, marking the beginning of spring for... Brands 21 Mar, 2017
Zero-emission boat prepares for round-the-world odyssey Zero-emission boat prepares for round-the-world odyssey PARIS: The first self-sufficient boat powered only by emission-free energy will start a six-year trip around the world in the spring. Energy Observer, a former... PARIS: The first self-sufficient boat powered only by emission-free energy will start a six-year trip... Brands 11 Jan, 2017
Solar projects can't save the forest for the trees? Solar projects can't save the forest for the trees? WADING RIVER: A green energy project has some environmentalists seeing red. Solar energy ordinarily wins praise from groups that want to cut greenhouse gases, but a... WADING RIVER: A green energy project has some environmentalists seeing red. Solar energy... Brands 23 Jul, 2016
Kerry's Arctic climate change adventure hits Greenland Kerry's Arctic climate change adventure hits Greenland ABOARD THE HDMS THETIS: Sailing through fields of large icebergs aboard a Danish naval vessel, US Secretary of State John Kerry brought his tour of the Arctic to... ABOARD THE HDMS THETIS: Sailing through fields of large icebergs aboard a Danish naval vessel, US... Brands 18 Jun, 2016
Go low on energy consumption Go low on energy consumption Electricity consumption peaks during the daytime in summer and might end up giving you a ‘shocking’ bill. However, there are ways to ensure that you are using your... Electricity consumption peaks during the daytime in summer and might end up giving you a ‘shocking’... Brands 20 May, 2016
Untapped power of Koshi basin Untapped power of Koshi basin JANAKPUR: American tourists Shana K and her husband Zulhk K were in for a shock when they found there was no electricity at the Janakpur airport for over an hour. But... JANAKPUR: American tourists Shana K and her husband Zulhk K were in for a shock when they found there was... Brands 13 May, 2016
Study: Bakken oil field leaks 275,000 tons of methane yearly Study: Bakken oil field leaks 275,000 tons of methane yearly BISMARCK: A new study says the oil-producing region of North Dakota and Montana leaks 275,000 tons of methane annually, an amount that's less than previously... BISMARCK: A new study says the oil-producing region of North Dakota and Montana leaks 275,000 tons of... Brands 12 May, 2016
Earth inhabited by one trillion species: Study Earth inhabited by one trillion species: Study INDIANA: There are nearly one trillion species on the Earth while 99.999 per cent of species still remain undiscovered, the largest-ever analysis of microbial data has... INDIANA: There are nearly one trillion species on the Earth while 99.999 per cent of species still... Brands 06 May, 2016
Scientists: Greenland ice sheet is melting freakishly early Scientists: Greenland ice sheet is melting freakishly early WASHINGTON: Greenland's massive ice sheet this week started melting freakishly early because of a weather system that brought unseasonably warm temperatures and rain,... WASHINGTON: Greenland's massive ice sheet this week started melting freakishly early because of a weather... Brands 14 Apr, 2016
Rapid melt of New Zealand glaciers ends hikes onto them Rapid melt of New Zealand glaciers ends hikes onto them FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER: New Zealand is renowned for its wondrous scenery, and among the country's top tourist attractions are two glaciers that are both stunning and... FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER: New Zealand is renowned for its wondrous scenery, and among the country's top... Brands 16 Mar, 2016
Mountain Pakistan walls off glacial lake flash floods Mountain Pakistan walls off glacial lake flash floods BAGROT VALLEY: Nestled at the foot of five snow-capped mountain peaks in Pakistan's northern Gilgit-Baltistan province, the villages of the Bagrot valley face fearsome... BAGROT VALLEY: Nestled at the foot of five snow-capped mountain peaks in Pakistan's northern... Brands 28 Dec, 2015
More, smaller icebergs could show up in Alaska tanker lanes More, smaller icebergs could show up in Alaska tanker lanes ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Icebergs that threaten tankers carrying oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are likely to be smaller but more numerous over the next two decades,... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Icebergs that threaten tankers carrying oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are likely... Brands 12 Oct, 2015
Mammals thriving in Chernobyl zone Mammals thriving in Chernobyl zone MOSCOW: Nearly 30 years after a nuclear reactor caught fire and spewed a lethal cloud of radiation, some species of mammals are thriving in the zone around the... MOSCOW: Nearly 30 years after a nuclear reactor caught fire and spewed a lethal cloud of radiation,... Brands 09 Oct, 2015
Skiing, climbing, global warming: French Alps show dilemma Skiing, climbing, global warming: French Alps show dilemma PARIS: The Alps are the birthplace of downhill skiing and a crucible for mountain climbing — but now the French government is trying to help their winter tourist... PARIS: The Alps are the birthplace of downhill skiing and a crucible for mountain climbing — but... Brands 25 Sep, 2015
Trees get ID cards in Bengal Trees get ID cards in Bengal KOLKATA: A West Bengal suburb has probably become India’s first municipality to assign identity cards to trees in a move that will help educate people about significance... KOLKATA: A West Bengal suburb has probably become India’s first municipality to assign identity cards... Brands 18 Sep, 2015
Artificial ‘plants’ to run future cars Artificial ‘plants’ to run future cars LOS ANGELES: Scientists have taken a big step towards creating artificial ‘plants’ that can use only sunlight to make gasoline and natural gas to run future cars... LOS ANGELES: Scientists have taken a big step towards creating artificial ‘plants’ that can use only... Brands 11 Sep, 2015
Is forestation bad for environment? Is forestation bad for environment? NEW YORK: Conservation initiatives with too much focus on planting trees or forestation may be bad for the environment, especially for undervalued ecosystems like... NEW YORK: Conservation initiatives with too much focus on planting trees or forestation may be bad for... Brands 11 Sep, 2015
China’s first eco-friendly overwater highway opens China’s first eco-friendly overwater highway opens BEIJING: An eco-friendly overwater highway opened this week in the Hubei province, the first of its kind in China. The 10.9 km long highway, 4.4 km of which is over... BEIJING: An eco-friendly overwater highway opened this week in the Hubei province, the first of its... Brands 14 Aug, 2015
Glaciers to suffer ice loss despite stable climate Glaciers to suffer ice loss despite stable climate LONDON: The intense ice loss of the past two decades has resulted in a strong imbalance of glaciers in many regions of the world, says an alarming study, indicating... LONDON: The intense ice loss of the past two decades has resulted in a strong imbalance of glaciers... Brands 07 Aug, 2015
Lifestyle How drinking alcohol can affect your health According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States.
Kathmandu Home Minister Lekhak: Damage assessment, reconstruction to be expedited Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, stated that the reconstruction of physical infrastructure damaged by earthquakes, floods, and landslides is progressing rapidly.
Sports Man City turns corner with successive wins in Premier League as Arsenal and Chelsea drop points Liverpool leads Arsenal by five points and Chelsea by nine, and has two games in hand over both rivals.
Entertainment Asian singers and actors who relocated to Asia see global crossover opportunity Wesley Chan said Wong Fu is not ruling out being “a conduit†for more crossover collaborations.
Nepal Rain and snowfall likely from Monday Most parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy weather due to the partial influence of western low-pressure systems.
Sports Australia regains Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 6-wicket win against India in 5th test Australia now holds every bilateral test trophy available as well as the one-day international World Cup won in India in 2023.
Nepal Pandey to inducted as Central Committee member of CPN-MC Standing Committee of CPN-Maoist Centre today decided to include Bishwadeep Pandey as a member of the Central Committee of the party.
Business Gold price drops Rs 1,500 per tola The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,500 per tolain the domestic market on Sunday.
Nepal Flights affected by adverse weather, low visibility Air flights in the country have been affected due to adverse weather conditions.
