Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have... MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology and Virology in Almaty, Kazakhstan say that viruses are becoming more... KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from US digital networks and called the Chinese-owned... WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted"... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to fly a privately built vehicle into orbit, recounted on Tuesday the... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to... Mobile & Apps 05 Aug, 2020
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President... NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to... MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship... NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed. SpaceX and NASA... CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday... Mobile & Apps 01 Aug, 2020
NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off Thursday... CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership with the Japanese industry to accelerate advances in quantum... TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida 2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover — is on the verge of liftoff. The rover... CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon... An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it's in... BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover. The spacecraft Perseverance — set for liftoff this week — is... CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest... Mobile & Apps 28 Jul, 2020
Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator accuses Google of misleading users It seeks to set precedent and fines... Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator... Mobile & Apps 27 Jul, 2020
July 2020 to end with double meteor shower July 2020 to end with double meteor shower KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor shower this week. With the comet NEOWISE gradually fading over... KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor... Mobile & Apps 26 Jul, 2020
Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system with not just one, but two planets posing directly for the cameras... CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system... Mobile & Apps 23 Jul, 2020
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars BEIJING: China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red... BEIJING: China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the... Mobile & Apps 23 Jul, 2020
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.
World Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes.
Sports Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans.
Kathmandu Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12.
Nepal Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours.
