Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. Science and Tech 17 Jul, 2021
Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Science and Tech 07 Jul, 2021
Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
China launches first crew to live on new space station China launches first crew to live on new space station Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2021
China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. Science and Tech 16 Jun, 2021
Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released Friday that the rover took on the red planet. Science and Tech 11 Jun, 2021
Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze Tiny worm comes back to life after 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. A microscopic organism has wriggled back to life and reproduced asexually after lying frozen in the vast permafrost lands of northeastern Siberia for 24,000 years. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years Spacecraft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon, 1st close-up in years NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter’s largest moon in two decades. Science and Tech 09 Jun, 2021
Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Way to Digital Nepal needs sufficient budget Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Experts complain that the government has not allocated sufficient budget to implement the activities of Digital Nepal. Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2021
'There is stuff': Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs 'There is stuff': Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs The blob, captured on distant, fuzzy video by Navy pilots, seems to skitter just above the ocean waves at improbable speed, with no discernible means of propulsion or lift. “Oh my gosh, man,” one aviator says to another as they laugh at the oddity. “What ... is it?” The blob, captured on distant, fuzzy video by Navy pilots, seems to skitter just above the ocean waves at improbable speed, with no discernible means of propulsion or lift. “Oh my gosh, man,” one aviator says to another as they laugh at the oddity. “What ... is it?” Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2021
Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Friday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump until at least January 2023 and announced changes to how it will treat world leaders who break the rules on its site. Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Friday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump until at least January 2023 and announced changes to how it will treat world leaders who break the rules on its site. Science and Tech 05 Jun, 2021
NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. Science and Tech 03 Jun, 2021
China to send 3 male astronauts to its space station in June China to send 3 male astronauts to its space station in June A three-man crew of astronauts will blast off in June for a three-month mission on China's new space station, according to a space official who was the country's first astronaut in orbit. A three-man crew of astronauts will blast off in June for a three-month mission on China's new space station, according to a space official who was the country's first astronaut in orbit. Science and Tech 31 May, 2021
Chinese cargo spacecraft docks with orbital station Chinese cargo spacecraft docks with orbital station An automated spacecraft docked with China's new space station Sunday carrying fuel and supplies for its future crew, the Chinese space agency announced. An automated spacecraft docked with China's new space station Sunday carrying fuel and supplies for its future crew, the Chinese space agency announced. Science and Tech 30 May, 2021
NASA releases stunning new pic of Milky Way's 'downtown' NASA releases stunning new pic of Milky Way's 'downtown' NASA has released a stunning new picture of our galaxy’s violent, super-energized “downtown.” NASA has released a stunning new picture of our galaxy’s violent, super-energized “downtown.” Science and Tech 29 May, 2021
Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. Science and Tech 28 May, 2021
WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
World Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine.
Sports Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League before Amorim's first game with United Liverpool was trailing 2-1 when Salah equalized in the 65th after running onto a long pass forward from Ryan Gravenberch.
Entertainment Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.
Sports Atalanta goes from the Europa League trophy to the top of Serie A. Inter routs Verona 5-0 Atalanta keeps on surprising and its latest exploit was moving atop Serie A following a 3-1 win at Parma on Saturday
Kathmandu Indian Army Chief Dwivedi returns home Indian Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, concluded his five-day official visit to Nepal and returned home on Sunday.
Sports Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola Defeat extended what was already Guardiola's worst losing streak in a glittering coaching career at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City.
Kathmandu PM Oli calls for accelerated advancement of national pride projects PM Oli inquired about specific breakthroughs and notable progress achieved since his government assumed office in mid-July.
Sports Schick hat trick helps Leverkusen cover defensive lapses. Frankfurt and Dortmund win in Bundesliga Mario Götze scored on his 100th Frankfurt appearance in a 1-0 win over visiting Werder Bremen.
World Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high.
