Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers.

A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers.

Science and Tech 15 Sep, 2024

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's...

The latest setback means the four astronauts who flew up with SpaceX in March now also face a longer mission than planned.

The latest setback means the four astronauts who flew up with SpaceX in March now also face a longer mission than planned.

Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2024

Stakeholders provide recommendations, directions for integrating AI in Education in Nepal

Stakeholders provide recommendations, directions for integrating AI in Education in...

The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu organized a broad stakeholder consultation on AI in Education in Nepal, bringing together over eighty diverse stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with UNESCO's mission to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu organized a broad stakeholder consultation on AI in Education in Nepal, bringing together over eighty diverse stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with UNESCO's mission to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2024

NFSJ organizes "Meet The Scientist" Episode-6 in Kathmandu featuring Dr. Bastakoti

NFSJ organizes "Meet The Scientist" Episode-6 in Kathmandu featuring Dr. Bastakoti

The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) organized the sixth episode of "Meet The Scientist" in Kathmandu, featuring Dr. Bishnu P. Bastakoti. Dr. Bastakoti, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A&T State University, discussed the opportunities and challenges of Hydrogen energy in Nepal.

The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) organized the sixth episode of "Meet The Scientist" in Kathmandu, featuring Dr. Bishnu P. Bastakoti. Dr. Bastakoti, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A&T State University, discussed the opportunities and challenges of Hydrogen energy in Nepal.

Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2024

Bahraini and British Archaeologists discover the first Christian Building in Bahrain, dating to the 4th Century CE

Bahraini and British Archaeologists discover the first Christian Building in Bahrain,...

Bahraini and British archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be one of the oldest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf.

Bahraini and British archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be one of the oldest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf.

Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2024

Concept Paper on AI prepared for first time in Nepal

Concept Paper on AI prepared for first time in Nepal

The government has for the first time prepared a Concept Paper on the use and practice of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The government has for the first time prepared a Concept Paper on the use and practice of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Science and Tech 03 Jul, 2024

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to...

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure that they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure that they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

Science and Tech 02 Jul, 2024

Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria

Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria

A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal.

A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal.

Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2024

Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal

Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added.

Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2024

A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US

A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space...

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

Science and Tech 02 Jun, 2024

Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma

Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector.

Science and Tech 02 May, 2024

PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion

PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector.

Science and Tech 02 May, 2024

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia.

Science and Tech 01 May, 2024

Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could...

If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention.

If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention.

Science and Tech 30 Apr, 2024

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious...

The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October.

The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October.

Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2024

Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says

Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says

A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach.

A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach.

Science and Tech 22 Mar, 2024

Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly after takeoff

Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly after...

A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed.

A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed.

Science and Tech 13 Mar, 2024

Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI

Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI

A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology.

A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology.

Science and Tech 12 Mar, 2024

4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay

4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay

Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint.

Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint.

Science and Tech 04 Mar, 2024

One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone

One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone

You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet.

You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet.

Science and Tech 29 Feb, 2024