NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. Science and Tech 01 May, 2021
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. Science and Tech 29 Apr, 2021
Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 22 Apr, 2021
NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another planet NASA's Ingenuity makes history on Monday with successful first flight on another... NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - NASA has received the realtime data from Mars confirming that the helicopter 'Ingenuity' has successfully taken the first ever powered, controlled flight in another planet - Science and Tech 19 Apr, 2021
NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than Monday NASA reschedules controlled flight of Ingenuity on Mars; attempt no sooner than... Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Ingenuity, NASA's tiny Mars helicopter will be taking its first flight on Monday, April 19 at approximately 3:30 am EDT (1:15 pm in Kathmandu). Science and Tech 18 Apr, 2021
SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. Science and Tech 17 Apr, 2021
Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Science and Tech 14 Apr, 2021
Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. Science and Tech 31 Mar, 2021
NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Science and Tech 27 Mar, 2021
PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Science and Tech 25 Mar, 2021
NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Science and Tech 19 Mar, 2021
No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2021
Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines Facebook Inc, which has been criticized by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will soon label all posts about the vaccines. Facebook Inc, which has been criticized by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will soon label all posts about the vaccines. Science and Tech 15 Mar, 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.
