NASA's new space telescope 'hunky-dory' after problems fixed NASA's new space telescope 'hunky-dory' after problems fixed NASA’s new space telescope is on the verge of completing the riskiest part of its mission — unfolding and tightening a huge sunshade — after ground controllers fixed a pair of problems, officials said Monday. NASA’s new space telescope is on the verge of completing the riskiest part of its mission — unfolding and tightening a huge sunshade — after ground controllers fixed a pair of problems, officials said Monday. Science and Tech 04 Jan, 2022
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
EXPLAINER: Veteran Hubble vs. new Webb space telescope EXPLAINER: Veteran Hubble vs. new Webb space telescope With NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble pushing 32 years in orbit, the bigger, 100 times more powerful Webb is widely viewed as its successor even though the two are vastly different. Its liftoff is slated for Saturday morning from the coast of South America. With NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble pushing 32 years in orbit, the bigger, 100 times more powerful Webb is widely viewed as its successor even though the two are vastly different. Its liftoff is slated for Saturday morning from the coast of South America. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana The powerful infrared telescope, hailed by NASA as the premiere space-science observatory of the next decade, was packed inside the cargo bay of an Ariane 5 rocket poised for blastoff at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220 GMT) from the European Space Agency's (ESA) launch base in French Guiana. The powerful infrared telescope, hailed by NASA as the premiere space-science observatory of the next decade, was packed inside the cargo bay of an Ariane 5 rocket poised for blastoff at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220 GMT) from the European Space Agency's (ESA) launch base in French Guiana. Science and Tech 25 Dec, 2021
Launch of NASA's new space telescope delayed until Christmas Day Launch of NASA's new space telescope delayed until Christmas Day Liftoff of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer farther than ever into the universe, has been delayed until Christmas Day at the earliest, due to poor weather at the launch site on South America's northeastern coast, the space agency said on Tuesday. Liftoff of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer farther than ever into the universe, has been delayed until Christmas Day at the earliest, due to poor weather at the launch site on South America's northeastern coast, the space agency said on Tuesday. Science and Tech 23 Dec, 2021
NASA craft 'touches' sun for 1st time, dives into atmosphere NASA craft 'touches' sun for 1st time, dives into atmosphere A NASA spacecraft has officially "touched" the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona. A NASA spacecraft has officially "touched" the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
Webb telescope launch delayed by communication problem: NASA Webb telescope launch delayed by communication problem: NASA Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket. Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life. It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life. Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021
Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world. Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world. Science and Tech 13 Dec, 2021
No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year. Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year. Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021
'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw 'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world. A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world. Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021
Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile. An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile. Science and Tech 10 Dec, 2021
Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of December Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of... Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month. Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month. Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2021
Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users. A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users. Science and Tech 08 Dec, 2021
Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station. NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station. Science and Tech 01 Dec, 2021
NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth. A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth. Science and Tech 24 Nov, 2021
Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday. The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday. Science and Tech 18 Nov, 2021
Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come." Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come." Science and Tech 17 Nov, 2021
Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said. An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2021
IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years. International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years. Science and Tech 15 Nov, 2021
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech 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.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
