'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells 'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2026
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Science and Tech 21 Dec, 2025
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Science and Tech 17 Dec, 2025
Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. Science and Tech 16 Dec, 2025
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2025
16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior 16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2025
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say 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. 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. Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday. Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International... Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users. Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025
ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of... On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes. Science and Tech 10 Sep, 2025
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos. Science and Tech 07 Sep, 2025
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new... As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. Science and Tech 18 Aug, 2025
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2025
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space... Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab. Science and Tech 10 Aug, 2025
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea... Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease. Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease. Science and Tech 06 Aug, 2025
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone. Science and Tech 06 Aug, 2025
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.
