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
Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. Science and Tech 22 May, 2021
China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. Science and Tech 15 May, 2021
NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. Science and Tech 11 May, 2021
Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Science and Tech 09 May, 2021
China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Science and Tech 07 May, 2021
Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. Science and Tech 06 May, 2021
SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. Science and Tech 02 May, 2021
Environment Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system.
Opinion Nepal's election message: Rise of digital democracy and the power of public vigilance Prior to Nepal’s 2022 general election, this writer had an opportunity to meet Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). During that conversation, I shared an electoral principle I have long advocated: the most meaningful vote a candidate can receive is the one cast by voters who do not personally know the candidate.
Nepal Brutal rape, murder of Dalit girl shocks the nation The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim.
Nepal UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon.
Entertainment Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice.
World Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes.
Sports Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans.
Kathmandu Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12.
Nepal Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours.
