NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy

NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy

It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life.

It was finished years late at a cost far higher than planned, but NASA's James Webb Space Telescope due for launch next week may usher in a new era in astronomy as it gathers information on the universe's earliest stages, star formation, and whether planets beyond our solar system may be suitable for life.

Science and Tech 15 Dec, 2021

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night

Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world.

Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the major meteor showers, is all set to peak on December 14-15 in our corner of the world.

Science and Tech 13 Dec, 2021

No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA

No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching: FAA

Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year.

Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year.

Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021

'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw

'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw

A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world.

A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft — is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world.

Science and Tech 11 Dec, 2021

Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile

Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile

An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile.

An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to growing evidence that these meat-eating prehistoric beasts belonging to the same group as Tyrannosaurus rex could be highly agile.

Science and Tech 10 Dec, 2021

Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of December

Comet Leonard visible in earth's sky dome early morning in this first half of...

Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month.

Comet Leonard is now in bloom, in December, and people in Nepal can see it too in the morning sky until it is lost to the sun glaze next month.

Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2021

Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes

Chinese sighting of 'cube' on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes

A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users.

A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned speculation over what it could be and inspired a host of memes by Chinese internet users.

Science and Tech 08 Dec, 2021

Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts

Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts

NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station.

NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station.

Science and Tech 01 Dec, 2021

NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft

NASA launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft

A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth.

A spacecraft that must ultimately crash to succeed was launched late on Tuesday from California on a NASA mission to demonstrate the world's first planetary defense system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth.

Science and Tech 24 Nov, 2021

Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday

Longest partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed Friday

The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday.

The longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century is can be witnessed this week, on Friday.

Science and Tech 18 Nov, 2021

Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts

Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts

Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come."

Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space "for years to come."

Science and Tech 17 Nov, 2021

Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA

Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - NASA

An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said.

An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities for years, US officials said.

Science and Tech 16 Nov, 2021

IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years

IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two years

International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years.

International Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform classical computers at some tasks within the next two years.

Science and Tech 15 Nov, 2021

Nepali space physicist makes breakthrough study on Earth's upper atmosphere at University of Alaska

Nepali space physicist makes breakthrough study on Earth's upper atmosphere at...

A Nepali student working at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute, Rajan Itani, has made an honourable contribution through his study related to the behavior of wind in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

A Nepali student working at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute, Rajan Itani, has made an honourable contribution through his study related to the behavior of wind in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Science and Tech 12 Nov, 2021

China's 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station

China's 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station

Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month mission to the country's space station.

Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month mission to the country's space station.

Science and Tech 08 Nov, 2021

Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' plan

Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' plan

When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the "metaverse" — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that "you're going to able to do almost anything you can imagine."

When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the "metaverse" — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that "you're going to able to do almost anything you can imagine."

Science and Tech 08 Nov, 2021

November to offer beautiful view of visible planets

November to offer beautiful view of visible planets

For all the night sky lovers, November month will give you plenty of opportunities to watch the visible planets as they appear the sky's dome.

For all the night sky lovers, November month will give you plenty of opportunities to watch the visible planets as they appear the sky's dome.

Science and Tech 03 Nov, 2021

Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.

Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.

Science and Tech 03 Nov, 2021

Jupiter's huge Great Red Spot storm is much deeper than expected

Jupiter's huge Great Red Spot storm is much deeper than expected

Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft is providing a deeper understanding of Jupiter's wondrous and violent atmosphere including its Great Red Spot, finding that this immense swirling storm extends much further down than expected.

Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft is providing a deeper understanding of Jupiter's wondrous and violent atmosphere including its Great Red Spot, finding that this immense swirling storm extends much further down than expected.

Science and Tech 30 Oct, 2021

In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta

In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta

Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the " metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook.

Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the " metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook.

Science and Tech 29 Oct, 2021