Economics Nobel honours 'natural experiments', from minimum wage to migration Economics Nobel honours 'natural experiments', from minimum wage to... Economists David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens won the 2021 Nobel economics prize on Monday for pioneering "natural experiments" to show real-world economic impacts in areas from minimum wage increases in the U.S. fast-food sector to migration from Castro-era Cuba. Economists David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens won the 2021 Nobel economics prize on Monday for pioneering "natural experiments" to show real-world economic impacts in areas from minimum wage increases in the U.S. fast-food sector to migration from Castro-era Cuba. Science and Tech 12 Oct, 2021
Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at the same content that's not conducive to their well-being. Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at the same content that's not conducive to their well-being. Science and Tech 11 Oct, 2021
Trio win physics Nobel for work deciphering chaotic climate Trio win physics Nobel for work deciphering chaotic climate Japanese-born American Syukuro Manabe, German Klaus Hasselmann and Italian Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work that helps understand complex physical systems such as Earth's changing climate. Japanese-born American Syukuro Manabe, German Klaus Hasselmann and Italian Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work that helps understand complex physical systems such as Earth's changing climate. Science and Tech 06 Oct, 2021
Facebook blames "faulty configuration change" for nearly six-hour outage Facebook blames "faulty configuration change" for nearly six-hour outage Facebook Inc (FB.O) blamed a "faulty configuration change" for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that prevented the company's 3.5 billion users from accessing its social media and messaging services such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Facebook Inc (FB.O) blamed a "faulty configuration change" for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that prevented the company's 3.5 billion users from accessing its social media and messaging services such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Science and Tech 05 Oct, 2021
Two Americans win Medicine Nobel for work on heat and touch Two Americans win Medicine Nobel for work on heat and touch American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday for the discovery of receptors in the skin that sense temperature and touch and could pave the way for new pain-killers. American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday for the discovery of receptors in the skin that sense temperature and touch and could pave the way for new pain-killers. Science and Tech 05 Oct, 2021
SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew returns safely SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew returns safely The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast on Saturday, completing a three-day flight of the first all-civilian crew ever sent into Earth orbit. The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast on Saturday, completing a three-day flight of the first all-civilian crew ever sent into Earth orbit. Science and Tech 19 Sep, 2021
Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew Tom Cruise got a sneak preview of what it's like to circle Earth in a SpaceX capsule. Tom Cruise got a sneak preview of what it's like to circle Earth in a SpaceX capsule. Science and Tech 18 Sep, 2021
Chinese astronauts return after 90 days aboard space station Chinese astronauts return after 90 days aboard space station A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet. A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet. Science and Tech 17 Sep, 2021
Moroccan cave yields oldest clues about advent of human clothing Moroccan cave yields oldest clues about advent of human clothing People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted, from shirts to pants to dresses, coats, skirts, socks, underwear, bow ties, top hats, togas, kilts and bikinis. But it all had to start somewhere. People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted, from shirts to pants to dresses, coats, skirts, socks, underwear, bow ties, top hats, togas, kilts and bikinis. But it all had to start somewhere. Science and Tech 17 Sep, 2021
SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism. SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism. Science and Tech 16 Sep, 2021
Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the US for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited for other surveillance purposes by hackers and intrusive governments. Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the US for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited for other surveillance purposes by hackers and intrusive governments. Science and Tech 04 Sep, 2021
Google self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San Francisco Google self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San Francisco Alphabet's Waymo has started taking a few San Franciscans on rides in its self-driving sport utility vehicles and hopes to open the robotaxis to anyone in the city in less than the three years it took to launch in its only other market. Alphabet's Waymo has started taking a few San Franciscans on rides in its self-driving sport utility vehicles and hopes to open the robotaxis to anyone in the city in less than the three years it took to launch in its only other market. Science and Tech 25 Aug, 2021
NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA halts SpaceX work on lunar lander after Blue Origin suit NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. NASA agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt work on a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX after rival billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sued the U.S government, an agency spokeswoman said. Science and Tech 21 Aug, 2021
Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth Higher but still slim odds of asteroid Bennu slamming Earth The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. The good news is that scientists have a better handle on asteroid Bennu’s whereabouts for the next 200 years. The bad news is that the space rock has a slightly greater chance of clobbering Earth than previously thought. Science and Tech 12 Aug, 2021
Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook bans firm behind Pfizer, AstraZeneca smear campaign Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Facebook said Tuesday that it has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a mysterious advertising agency operating out of Russia that sought to pay social media influencers to smear COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Northrop Grumman's latest space station delivery includes pizza for seven. Science and Tech 11 Aug, 2021
Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system. Science and Tech 09 Aug, 2021
Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. Science and Tech 07 Aug, 2021
Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunication Authority approves trial for 5G service Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has endorsed working procedure to use new technology including the trial of 5G -- the fifth-generation mobile network. Science and Tech 28 Jul, 2021
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!' Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. Science and Tech 21 Jul, 2021
World Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine.
Sports Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League before Amorim's first game with United Liverpool was trailing 2-1 when Salah equalized in the 65th after running onto a long pass forward from Ryan Gravenberch.
Entertainment Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.
Sports Atalanta goes from the Europa League trophy to the top of Serie A. Inter routs Verona 5-0 Atalanta keeps on surprising and its latest exploit was moving atop Serie A following a 3-1 win at Parma on Saturday
Kathmandu Indian Army Chief Dwivedi returns home Indian Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, concluded his five-day official visit to Nepal and returned home on Sunday.
Sports Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola Defeat extended what was already Guardiola's worst losing streak in a glittering coaching career at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City.
Kathmandu PM Oli calls for accelerated advancement of national pride projects PM Oli inquired about specific breakthroughs and notable progress achieved since his government assumed office in mid-July.
Sports Schick hat trick helps Leverkusen cover defensive lapses. Frankfurt and Dortmund win in Bundesliga Mario Götze scored on his 100th Frankfurt appearance in a 1-0 win over visiting Werder Bremen.
World Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high.
