First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to moon First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to... The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. Science and Tech 08 Jan, 2024
Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago Two companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a... China and India scored moon landings, while Russia, Japan and Israel ended up in the lunar trash heap. China and India scored moon landings, while Russia, Japan and Israel ended up in the lunar trash heap. Science and Tech 07 Jan, 2024
Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play Store trial loss Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play... Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in a another case that could result in even bigger changes. Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in a another case that could result in even bigger changes. Science and Tech 19 Dec, 2023
Geminid Meteor Shower to illuminate Nepali skies tonight Geminid Meteor Shower to illuminate Nepali skies tonight The Geminid Meteor Shower, which is expected to be the most spectacular of the year, will be visible tonight above Nepal and anywhere else in the world. The Geminid Meteor Shower, which is expected to be the most spectacular of the year, will be visible tonight above Nepal and anywhere else in the world. Science and Tech 14 Dec, 2023
OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry. The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry. Science and Tech 22 Nov, 2023
Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker's shakeup Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker's... Microsoft announced Monday that it has hired Sam Altman and another co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after they unexpectedly departed the company days earlier in a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world. Microsoft announced Monday that it has hired Sam Altman and another co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after they unexpectedly departed the company days earlier in a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world. Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2023
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of... ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. Science and Tech 18 Nov, 2023
The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in... Both sickle cell disease and thalassemia are caused by mistakes in the genes that carry hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. Both sickle cell disease and thalassemia are caused by mistakes in the genes that carry hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2023
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and... Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots — tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include electronics and medical imaging. Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots — tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include electronics and medical imaging. Science and Tech 04 Oct, 2023
Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world of electrons Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world... L’Huillier, of Lund University in Sweden, is the fifth woman to receive a Nobel in physics. L’Huillier, of Lund University in Sweden, is the fifth woman to receive a Nobel in physics. Science and Tech 03 Oct, 2023
India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the... The satellite is scheduled to take 125 days to reach the L1 point. The satellite is scheduled to take 125 days to reach the L1 point. Science and Tech 03 Sep, 2023
AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina's military dictatorship AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina's... If a baby was taken from their parents four decades ago during Argentina's military dictatorship, what would that person look like today? If a baby was taken from their parents four decades ago during Argentina's military dictatorship, what would that person look like today? Science and Tech 03 Sep, 2023
India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it... India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole Science and Tech 23 Aug, 2023
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon, ending its bid to reach the lunar south pole Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon, ending its bid to reach the... Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday. Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, the country's Roscosmos space agency said Sunday. Science and Tech 20 Aug, 2023
Russia is back on the lunar path. A rocket blasts off on its first moon mission in nearly 50 years Russia is back on the lunar path. A rocket blasts off on its first moon mission in... The Luna-25 launched flawlessly from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East, according to video feed from Roscosmos. The Luna-25 launched flawlessly from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East, according to video feed from Roscosmos. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2023
Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up... Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat. Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2023
Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable? Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for every business, organization and high school student trying to get a generative AI system to compose documents and get work done. Some are using it on tasks with the potential for high-stakes consequences, from psychotherapy to researching and writing legal briefs. Science and Tech 01 Aug, 2023
Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird Science and Tech 24 Jul, 2023
NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist Episode-3' NFSJ presents Dr. D. B. Kattel as featured scientist in 'Meet the Scientist... Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) successfully organized the third episode of 'Meet the Scientist', focusing on Mountain Climate and Science Journalism in Nepal. The event featured Dr. D.B Kattel from Chinese Academy of Sciences as the esteemed speaker, who shed light on crucial aspects of this topic. Science and Tech 03 Jul, 2023
'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' 'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Science and Tech 05 May, 2023
Kathmandu PM Oli calls for accelerated advancement of national pride projects PM Oli inquired about specific breakthroughs and notable progress achieved since his government assumed office in mid-July.
Sports Schick hat trick helps Leverkusen cover defensive lapses. Frankfurt and Dortmund win in Bundesliga Mario Götze scored on his 100th Frankfurt appearance in a 1-0 win over visiting Werder Bremen.
World Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high.
World US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure.
Health Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold Govt has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 200,000 per family.
Sports Yashasvi Jaiswal's heroics lead India to verge of victory over Australia in 1st test Australia slumped to 12-3 at stumps on the third day in the face of taking on the highest-ever run chase for victory in test cricket.
Nepal Lamichhane's custody extends by 15 days The Kaski District Court has given permission to the Kaski police to keep President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane, in its custody for another 15 days.
Kathmandu Discussions held regarding resolving Kathmandu Valley waste management The Ministry of Urban Development has held discussions with the stakeholders regarding resolving problems seen in the management of solid waste in Kathmandu Valley.
World Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.
