China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45... BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid Japan's space agency finds ample soil, gas from asteroid TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount of soil and gases inside a small capsule the country's Hayabusa2... TOKYO: Officials from Japan's space agency said Tuesday they have found more than the anticipated amount... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186 million miles) from Earth were better than hoped for, with one... TOKYO: Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million km (186... Mobile & Apps 16 Dec, 2020
Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America Daytime darkness: Total solar eclipse wows in Latin America CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La AraucanÃa on Monday to witness a solar eclipse, rejoicing in the rare experience even though... CARAHUE, CHILE: Thousands of people gathered in the Chilean region of La AraucanÃa on Monday to witness... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in people Immune system can cause broad damage in COVID-19; dogs can detect coronavirus in... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian scientists switched on their flashlights to traipse along a narrow trail... RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian... Mobile & Apps 15 Dec, 2020
Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday, following a global outage that affected thousands. Google's... Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday,... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective in suppressing virus COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan have discovered that joint use of mass... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its three-day return to Earth on Sunday. The Chang'e 5 lunar probe,... BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its... Mobile & Apps 13 Dec, 2020
Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's western coast. If confirmed, the new species would mark a... Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday,... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits... WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S.... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one second before liftoff, postponing the first high-altitude test of a... WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be... BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data collection and warning they could be removed if they don't comply... LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first... BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in the Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from... TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December solstice - The Great Conjunction 2020. Towards the end of 2020,... KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire said on Friday as NASA nears a decision to pick its first privately... Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
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.
