Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing" around a black hole in the Milky Way just as Albert Einstein might... SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing"... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet WASHINGTON: A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called 'Oumuamua that is tumbling through our solar system may be wreckage from a planet ripped apart when it... WASHINGTON: A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called 'Oumuamua that is tumbling through... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Space scientists use COVID-19 lockdown as dry run for Mars mission Space scientists use COVID-19 lockdown as dry run for Mars mission TOULOUSE: French space scientists are using the COVID-19 lockdown as a dry run for what it will be like to be cooped up inside a space craft on a mission to Mars. The... TOULOUSE: French space scientists are using the COVID-19 lockdown as a dry run for what it will be like... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
How smartphone apps can help 'contact trace' the new coronavirus How smartphone apps can help 'contact trace' the new coronavirus OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone surveillance systems to track and contain the spread of the novel... OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Scientists enthralled by biggest star explosion ever observed Scientists enthralled by biggest star explosion ever observed WASHINGTON: Scientists have observed the biggest supernova - stellar explosion - ever detected, the violent death of a huge star up to 100 times more massive than our sun... WASHINGTON: Scientists have observed the biggest supernova - stellar explosion - ever detected, the... Mobile & Apps 15 Apr, 2020
Singapore stops teachers using Zoom app after 'very serious incidents' Singapore stops teachers using Zoom app after 'very serious incidents' SINGAPORE: Singapore has suspended the use of video-conferencing tool Zoom by teachers after "very serious incidents" in the first week of a coronavirus lockdown that... SINGAPORE: Singapore has suspended the use of video-conferencing tool Zoom by teachers after "very... Mobile & Apps 11 Apr, 2020
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide... Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer,... Mobile & Apps 11 Apr, 2020
Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19 Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19 The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rose in the night sky on Tuesday over hushed cities, stilled factories and countries in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus that... The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rose in the night sky on Tuesday over hushed cities, stilled... Mobile & Apps 08 Apr, 2020
Fossil teeth yield oldest genetic material from extinct human species Fossil teeth yield oldest genetic material from extinct human species WASHINGTON: Scientists have extracted from dental enamel the oldest human genetic material ever obtained, helping clarify the pivotal place in the human evolutionary... WASHINGTON: Scientists have extracted from dental enamel the oldest human genetic material ever obtained,... Mobile & Apps 07 Apr, 2020
Formula One team helps develop breathing aid for COVID-19 patients Formula One team helps develop breathing aid for COVID-19 patients London, April 3 Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to adapt a breathing aid for mass production that could keep... London, April 3 Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to... Mobile & Apps 04 Apr, 2020
Chilean telescopes that explore galaxies brought down to earth by coronavirus Chilean telescopes that explore galaxies brought down to earth by coronavirus SANTIAGO: Chilean telescopes that comb the skies seeking answers about some of the universe´s most fundamental questions have confirmed they, too, have fallen victim to... SANTIAGO: Chilean telescopes that comb the skies seeking answers about some of the universe´s most... Mobile & Apps 03 Apr, 2020
Fujifilm says new coronavirus test can produce results in two hours Fujifilm says new coronavirus test can produce results in two hours TOKYO: Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it has developed a new, faster test for the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease, reducing the time of results delivery to... TOKYO: Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it has developed a new, faster test for the novel coronavirus that... Mobile & Apps 03 Apr, 2020
Google releases location data to show if coronavirus lockdowns working in 131 countries Google releases location data to show if coronavirus lockdowns working in 131... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday published reports for 131 countries showing whether visits to shops, parks and workplaces dropped in March, when many... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday published reports for 131 countries showing whether visits... Mobile & Apps 03 Apr, 2020
Astronomers spot 'missing link' black hole - not too big and not too small Astronomers spot 'missing link' black hole - not too big and not too small WASHINGTON: Scientists have detected a mid-size black hole - considered the "missing link" in the understanding of these celestial brutes - eviscerating an unfortunate star... WASHINGTON: Scientists have detected a mid-size black hole - considered the "missing link" in the... Mobile & Apps 03 Apr, 2020
Mother of invention: the new gadgets dreamt up to fight coronavirus Mother of invention: the new gadgets dreamt up to fight coronavirus LONDON/OAKLAND/BUCHAREST: Driving to work at his factory to the west of London last week, designer Steve Brooks had coronavirus on his mind. What could he make that would... LONDON/OAKLAND/BUCHAREST: Driving to work at his factory to the west of London last week, designer Steve... Mobile & Apps 01 Apr, 2020
J&J, Moderna sign deals with US to produce huge quantity of possible coronavirus vaccines J&J, Moderna sign deals with US to produce huge quantity of possible coronavirus... The US government has cut deals with Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Inc and said it is in talks with at least two other companies to prepare them to produce massive... The US government has cut deals with Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Inc and said it is in talks with... Mobile & Apps 01 Apr, 2020
BPKIHS to begin tests for Covid-19 today BPKIHS to begin tests for Covid-19 today DHARAN: BPKIHS (BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences) has started conducting Covid-19 tests to help detect coronavirus from the collected samples, today. The... DHARAN: BPKIHS (BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences) has started conducting Covid-19 tests to help... Mobile & Apps 30 Mar, 2020
Abbott wins US approval for test that can detect coronavirus in minutes Abbott wins US approval for test that can detect coronavirus in minutes Abbott Laboratories said on Friday it won US marketing approval for a diagnostic test for the coronavirus that can deliver results to patients within minutes and be used in... Abbott Laboratories said on Friday it won US marketing approval for a diagnostic test for the coronavirus... Mobile & Apps 28 Mar, 2020
Musk's SpaceX wins NASA award to supply planned lunar space station Musk's SpaceX wins NASA award to supply planned lunar space station NASA on Friday picked a new space capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX to ferry cargo and supplies to the agency's planned lunar space station, a crucial building block to its... NASA on Friday picked a new space capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX to ferry cargo and supplies to the... Mobile & Apps 28 Mar, 2020
Astronomical society urges people to provide evidence on sighting Astronomical society urges people to provide evidence on sighting KATHMANDU: The Nepal Astronomical Society has urged Gandaki province residents to provide further evidence on an unknown object observed entering the atmosphere from space,... KATHMANDU: The Nepal Astronomical Society has urged Gandaki province residents to provide further... Mobile & Apps 27 Mar, 2020
Kathmandu PM secures vote of confidence amidst opposition parties' protest Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has obtained a vote of confidence from the parliament.
World Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.
Nepal Elite Iranian climber Andrew Aziz set to conquer Denali in pursuit of world record Andrew Aziz, one of Iran’s elite and best high altitude climbers, is preparing to set a world record for Iran by summiting Denali, the highest peak in North America to become the first Iranian man to ever complete mountaineering challenge the Seven Summits.
Nepal Jigme Pelden Dorje becomes first Bhutanese to conquer Mt. Everest Royal Bhutan Army Lieutenant Jigme Pelden Dorje has become the first Bhutanese to summit the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
Environment Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning.
Nepal PM Dahal taking vote of confidence today Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to take vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) today.
Sports Man City wins record fourth-straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham Manchester City won a record fourth-straight Premier League title on Sunday by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season.
Nepal Info Ministry virtually launches FTTH scheme in Mugu district In a bid to mainstream Karnali in information technology, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched a 'fibre to the home' (FTTH) scheme on Sunday.
Kathmandu Obstruction to continue until formation of probe committee: General Secretary Thapa Prime Minister Dahal is scheduled to take a vote of confidence on Monday.