SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. NASA chose SpaceX on Friday to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. Science and Tech 17 Apr, 2021
Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company. Science and Tech 14 Apr, 2021
Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own Mars helicopter Touchdown confirmed: Ingenuity is now on its own NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that Mars Helicopter Ingenuity has successfully set its foot on the red planet - Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found online Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. Science and Tech 04 Apr, 2021
SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX launches test rocket, breaks apart before landing SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. SpaceX chalked up another failed landing Tuesday for its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship, as the prototype Mars rocket broke apart right before touchdown. Science and Tech 31 Mar, 2021
NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. Science and Tech 27 Mar, 2021
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
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
