Moroccan cave yields oldest clues about advent of human clothing Moroccan cave yields oldest clues about advent of human clothing People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted, from shirts to pants to dresses, coats, skirts, socks, underwear, bow ties, top hats, togas, kilts and bikinis. But it all had to start somewhere. People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted, from shirts to pants to dresses, coats, skirts, socks, underwear, bow ties, top hats, togas, kilts and bikinis. But it all had to start somewhere. Science and Tech 17 Sep, 2021
SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism. SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism. Science and Tech 16 Sep, 2021
Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the US for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited for other surveillance purposes by hackers and intrusive governments. Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the US for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited for other surveillance purposes by hackers and intrusive governments. Science and Tech 04 Sep, 2021
Google self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San Francisco Google self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San Francisco Alphabet's Waymo has started taking a few San Franciscans on rides in its self-driving sport utility vehicles and hopes to open the robotaxis to anyone in the city in less than the three years it took to launch in its only other market. Alphabet's Waymo has started taking a few San Franciscans on rides in its self-driving sport utility vehicles and hopes to open the robotaxis to anyone in the city in less than the three years it took to launch in its only other market. Science and Tech 25 Aug, 2021
NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. Science and Tech 21 Aug, 2021
Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. Science and Tech 12 Aug, 2021
Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2021
Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2021
Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2021
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2021
Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows Just 7% of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. What makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving an enduring mystery with a new tool that may allow for more precise comparisons between the DNA of modern humans and that of our extinct ancestors. Science and Tech 17 Jul, 2021
Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth. Science and Tech 07 Jul, 2021
Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what's out there, they tried to see what places could see us. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China plans its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. China aims to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights to follow, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. Science and Tech 24 Jun, 2021
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Google's YouTube has scored a win in its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study. Science and Tech 22 Jun, 2021
China launches first crew to live on new space station China launches first crew to live on new space station Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2021
China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday China set to send first crew to new space station Thursday The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. The three members of the first crew to be sent to China's space station say they're eager to get to work making their home for the next three months habitable, setting up testing and experiments and preparing for a series of spacewalks. Science and Tech 16 Jun, 2021
World Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 2,800 per tola in domestic market The price of fine gold declined further in the domestic market on Friday, falling by Rs 2,800 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe.
Nepal Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system.
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.
