Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 2022 taking science journalists to unchartered heights Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 2022 taking science journalists to unchartered heights Eight environment journalists from Nepal, India and Bangladesh will be part of an expedition to the Everest region to attend a climate change boot camp that will enable nuanced science reporting from the tough and underreported terrain. Eight environment journalists from Nepal, India and Bangladesh will be part of an expedition to the Everest region to attend a climate change boot camp that will enable nuanced science reporting from the tough and underreported terrain. Science and Tech 28 Mar, 2022
Russia to work on solo Mars mission after Europe freezes joint project: Interfax Russia to work on solo Mars mission after Europe freezes joint project: Interfax Russia will start work on its own Mars mission given that the European Space Agency (ESA) has suspended a joint project in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, Interfax news agency quoted a top official as saying on Friday. Russia will start work on its own Mars mission given that the European Space Agency (ESA) has suspended a joint project in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, Interfax news agency quoted a top official as saying on Friday. Science and Tech 19 Mar, 2022
Russian cosmonauts set for Friday launch to International Space Station Russian cosmonauts set for Friday launch to International Space Station Three Russian cosmonauts were due for launch on Friday to the International Space Station (ISS), continuing a two-decade-plus shared Russian-U.S. presence aboard the orbiting outpost despite heightened terrestrial tensions between Moscow and Washington. Three Russian cosmonauts were due for launch on Friday to the International Space Station (ISS), continuing a two-decade-plus shared Russian-U.S. presence aboard the orbiting outpost despite heightened terrestrial tensions between Moscow and Washington. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2022
No European Mars mission this year, due to war in Ukraine No European Mars mission this year, due to war in Ukraine Because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe is going to have to wait at least several more years and may need NASA's help before its first planned Mars rover can drill into the planet's dusty surface, seeking signs of whether it ever hosted life. Because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe is going to have to wait at least several more years and may need NASA's help before its first planned Mars rover can drill into the planet's dusty surface, seeking signs of whether it ever hosted life. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2022
Space telescope's image of star gets photobombed by galaxies Space telescope's image of star gets photobombed by galaxies NASA's new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision: a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies. NASA's new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision: a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies. Science and Tech 17 Mar, 2022
Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semitractor-trailers. The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semitractor-trailers. Science and Tech 02 Mar, 2022
Stellar 'vampire' finds love at first bite with companion star Stellar 'vampire' finds love at first bite with companion star Astronomers have gotten a good look at what happens when a "vampire" star sucks the outer layers of material from a companion star, stripping this "bitten" victim down to a mere stellar core. Astronomers have gotten a good look at what happens when a "vampire" star sucks the outer layers of material from a companion star, stripping this "bitten" victim down to a mere stellar core. Science and Tech 02 Mar, 2022
Meteorites from Mars, outer space land on Christie's auction block Meteorites from Mars, outer space land on Christie's auction block Meteorites are striking gold among collectors, with a dilapidated dog house that survived a hit from outer space expected to fetch up to $300,000 at a Christie's auction, and a chunk of Mars going for as much as $800,000. Meteorites are striking gold among collectors, with a dilapidated dog house that survived a hit from outer space expected to fetch up to $300,000 at a Christie's auction, and a chunk of Mars going for as much as $800,000. Science and Tech 23 Feb, 2022
New observations help explain universe's most energetic objects New observations help explain universe's most energetic objects Observations showing a roughly donut-shaped cloud of cosmic dust and gas shrouding a huge black hole at the heart of a galaxy similar in size to our Milky Way are providing scientists with new clarity about the universe's most energetic objects. Observations showing a roughly donut-shaped cloud of cosmic dust and gas shrouding a huge black hole at the heart of a galaxy similar in size to our Milky Way are providing scientists with new clarity about the universe's most energetic objects. Science and Tech 17 Feb, 2022
NASA's new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie NASA's new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror. NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror. Science and Tech 12 Feb, 2022
Solar storm knocks out 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites Solar storm knocks out 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications network, the company said. A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications network, the company said. Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2022
Hitchhiking in Earth's orbit, asteroid may be with us for 4,000 years Hitchhiking in Earth's orbit, asteroid may be with us for 4,000 years An asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday. An asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday. Science and Tech 02 Feb, 2022
Scientists amazed by blinking star's 'totally unexpected' behavior Scientists amazed by blinking star's 'totally unexpected' behavior Scientists have detected what appears to be an incredibly dense star behaving unlike anything else ever seen - and suspect it might be a type of exotic astrophysical object whose existence has until now been only hypothesized. Scientists have detected what appears to be an incredibly dense star behaving unlike anything else ever seen - and suspect it might be a type of exotic astrophysical object whose existence has until now been only hypothesized. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
China to strengthen space governance over next five years - white paper China to strengthen space governance over next five years - white paper China said it will strengthen its governance in space over the next five years to better protect its assets and interests, including the study of plans to build a near-earth object defence system and cooperation with other nations. China said it will strengthen its governance in space over the next five years to better protect its assets and interests, including the study of plans to build a near-earth object defence system and cooperation with other nations. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Toyota is working with Japan's space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, nearly a million miles from Earth. Science and Tech 25 Jan, 2022
NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. NASA on Wednesday embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasas-revolutionary-new-space-telescope-due-launch-french-guiana-2021-12-25 into focus, a task due for completion in time for the revolutionary eye in the sky to begin peering into the cosmos by early summer. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. Science and Tech 14 Jan, 2022
Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle Space telescope's 'golden eye' opens, last major hurdle NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. Science and Tech 10 Jan, 2022
NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. Science and Tech 06 Jan, 2022
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech 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.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
