PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Chinese tech giant Tencent said on Thursday its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. Science and Tech 25 Mar, 2021
NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon NASA completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to the moon Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return US astronauts to the moon by 2024. Science and Tech 19 Mar, 2021
No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing like a cigar. A new study says the mystery object is likely a remnant of a Pluto-like world and shaped like a cookie. Science and Tech 18 Mar, 2021
Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines Facebook Inc, which has been criticized by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will soon label all posts about the vaccines. Facebook Inc, which has been criticized by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will soon label all posts about the vaccines. Science and Tech 15 Mar, 2021
Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system. Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system. Science and Tech 14 Mar, 2021
Netflix tests out a possible password-sharing crackdown Netflix tests out a possible password-sharing crackdown Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing. The popular streaming service has been using popups to ask some users to verify their account via email or text, or to "verify later." Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing. The popular streaming service has been using popups to ask some users to verify their account via email or text, or to "verify later." Science and Tech 13 Mar, 2021
Up to 60,000 computer systems exposed in Germany to Microsoft flaw: BSI Up to 60,000 computer systems exposed in Germany to Microsoft flaw: BSI As many as 60,000 computer systems in Germany were exposed to a flaw that allows unauthorized users to access systems in Microsoft Corp’s email software, the head of its cybersecurity watchdog said on Wednesday. As many as 60,000 computer systems in Germany were exposed to a flaw that allows unauthorized users to access systems in Microsoft Corp’s email software, the head of its cybersecurity watchdog said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 11 Mar, 2021
China and Russia collaborate to launch lunar research station China and Russia collaborate to launch lunar research station China and Russia are collaborating to construct an International Lunar Research Station, possibly on lunar surface or the lunar orbit - China and Russia are collaborating to construct an International Lunar Research Station, possibly on lunar surface or the lunar orbit - Science and Tech 10 Mar, 2021
Mars on Earth: Turkish lake may hold clues to ancient life on planet Mars on Earth: Turkish lake may hold clues to ancient life on planet As NASA’s rover Perseverance explores the surface of Mars, scientists hunting for signs of ancient life on the distant planet are using data gathered on a mission much closer to home at a lake in southwest Turkey. As NASA’s rover Perseverance explores the surface of Mars, scientists hunting for signs of ancient life on the distant planet are using data gathered on a mission much closer to home at a lake in southwest Turkey. Science and Tech 10 Mar, 2021
NASA-SpaceX launch of next International Space Station crew pushed to April 22 NASA-SpaceX launch of next International Space Station crew pushed to April 22 The next launch window for a NASA crew to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket has been pushed back by at least another two days, to no earlier than April 22, the space agency said. The next launch window for a NASA crew to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket has been pushed back by at least another two days, to no earlier than April 22, the space agency said. Science and Tech 09 Mar, 2021
NASA's Perseverance rover on a roll on Mars, sends its footprints to Earth NASA's Perseverance rover on a roll on Mars, sends its footprints to Earth According to NASA, Perseverance has passed the mobility test and performed 'suberbly' in the same - According to NASA, Perseverance has passed the mobility test and performed 'suberbly' in the same - Science and Tech 06 Mar, 2021
Alien 'super-Earth' may offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds Alien 'super-Earth' may offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds Scientists have spotted a planet orbiting a star relatively near our solar system that may offer a prime opportunity to study the atmosphere of a rocky Earth-like alien world - the type of research that could aid the hunt for extraterrestrial life. Scientists have spotted a planet orbiting a star relatively near our solar system that may offer a prime opportunity to study the atmosphere of a rocky Earth-like alien world - the type of research that could aid the hunt for extraterrestrial life. Science and Tech 05 Mar, 2021
Mars joins the Pleiades star cluster with Aldebaran and Betelgeuse in sight Mars joins the Pleiades star cluster with Aldebaran and Betelgeuse in sight For a few days in the beginning of March, Mars will be seen alongside the Pleiades star cluster (also known as Seven Sisters), near the constellation Taurus, during the few hours after sunset. For a few days in the beginning of March, Mars will be seen alongside the Pleiades star cluster (also known as Seven Sisters), near the constellation Taurus, during the few hours after sunset. Science and Tech 04 Mar, 2021
Painstaking study of 'Little Foot' fossil sheds light on human origins Painstaking study of 'Little Foot' fossil sheds light on human origins Sophisticated scanning technology is revealing intriguing secrets about Little Foot, the remarkable fossil of an early human forerunner that inhabited South Africa 3.67 million years ago during a critical juncture in our evolutionary history. Sophisticated scanning technology is revealing intriguing secrets about Little Foot, the remarkable fossil of an early human forerunner that inhabited South Africa 3.67 million years ago during a critical juncture in our evolutionary history. Science and Tech 02 Mar, 2021
SpaceX Starship rocket prototype nails landing... then blows up SpaceX Starship rocket prototype nails landing... then blows up The third time appeared to be the charm for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket - until it wasn’t. The third time appeared to be the charm for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket - until it wasn’t. Science and Tech 04 Mar, 2021
NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space... 2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. 2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Science and Tech 03 Mar, 2021
Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year. Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year. Science and Tech 01 Mar, 2021
Astronomers create map of supermassive black holes Astronomers create map of supermassive black holes A team of astronomers from different countries recently published a map which looks like a night sky full of stars but is in fact 25,000 supermassive black holes. A team of astronomers from different countries recently published a map which looks like a night sky full of stars but is in fact 25,000 supermassive black holes. Science and Tech 26 Feb, 2021
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws' architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws' architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. Science and Tech 25 Feb, 2021
China's Mars probe Tianwen 1 enters preset parking orbit China's Mars probe Tianwen 1 enters preset parking orbit China's mars probe Tianwen 1 has entered the preset parking orbit above the red planet on Wednesday, in a bid to successfully land later in May. China's mars probe Tianwen 1 has entered the preset parking orbit above the red planet on Wednesday, in a bid to successfully land later in May. Science and Tech 24 Feb, 2021
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
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.
