Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Science and Tech 1d ago
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Science and Tech 17 Dec, 2025
Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. Science and Tech 16 Dec, 2025
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought ​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. ​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2025
16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior 16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2025
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International... Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of... On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. Science and Tech 10 Sep, 2025
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. Science and Tech 07 Sep, 2025
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new... As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. Science and Tech 18 Aug, 2025
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2025
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space... Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Science and Tech 10 Aug, 2025
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea... Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease. Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease. Science and Tech 06 Aug, 2025
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone. Science and Tech 06 Aug, 2025
Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal Himalayas Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal... With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal’s Himalayas. With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal’s Himalayas. Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2025
Environment Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
Business Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs.
Business SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies.
Nepal MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works.
Business Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers.
Business Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high.
Nepal Political parties bat for restoration of House if polls not held on time With the preparations under way for the upcoming polls, majority of political party leaders have stressed that the government, the Election Commission and all political parties should work together to ensure that the March 5 elections take place on time.
Opinion Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
Nepal Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21.
