Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. Science and Tech 25 Jan, 2022
NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. Science and Tech 10 Jan, 2022
NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. Science and Tech 06 Jan, 2022
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
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
