Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs

Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs

A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.

A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.

Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2026

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

Science and Tech 22 Jan, 2026

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of...

NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.

NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.

Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2026

Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations

Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations

The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations.

The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations.

Science and Tech 19 Jan, 2026

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for...

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

Science and Tech 16 Jan, 2026

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

Science and Tech 15 Jan, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over...

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.

Science and Tech 13 Jan, 2026

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”

Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2026

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.

Science and Tech 21 Dec, 2025

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.

Science and Tech 17 Dec, 2025

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.

In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.

Science and Tech 16 Dec, 2025

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.

​​​​​​​Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.

Science and Tech 12 Dec, 2025

16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior

16,000 fossil footprints in central Bolivia reveal dinosaur behavior

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone.

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone.

Science and Tech 09 Dec, 2025

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say

Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.

Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.

Science and Tech 04 Dec, 2025

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday.

The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday.

Science and Tech 28 Nov, 2025

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.

NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.

Science and Tech 20 Nov, 2025

Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station

Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International...

Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025

TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations

TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for policy violations

TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users.

TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform’s global and national efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for users.

Science and Tech 27 Oct, 2025

ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster

ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster

A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

Science and Tech 14 Oct, 2025

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.

Science and Tech 07 Oct, 2025