Gluttonous cosmic 'black widow' is heaviest-known neutron star Astronomers have observed the most massive known example of an object called a neutron star, one classified as a "black widow" that got particularly hefty by gobbling up most of the mass of a stellar companion trapped in an unhappy cosmic marriage.
Russia signals space station pullout; NASA says it's not official yet Russia's new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States.
China launches second space station module, Wentian China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year's end.
Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack' Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" - a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star.
Webb begins hunt for first stars, habitable worlds The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun.
Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined The powerful James Webb Space Telescope's inaugural batch of images has opened a new chapter of cosmic exploration, but astronomers say the observatory's most consequential discoveries may well be those they have yet to even imagine.
Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendors of the universe glowed in a new batch of images released Tuesday from NASA's powerful new telescope.
Robotics: The future of healthcare Around 2007, a young surgeon stood in a conference hall in Orlando, Florida, the US staring at a magnificent robot operating on a human body. It was then that he decided what he wanted to do — become a robotic surgeon.
Huge underground search for mysterious dark matter begins In a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: dark matter.
Meet the 'zombie star' that survived a supernova blast Astronomers have observed in a relatively nearby galaxy a star that not only survived what ordinarily should have been certain death - a stellar explosion called a supernova - but emerged from it brighter than before the blast.
Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft has acquired imagery data covering all of Mars, including visuals of its south pole, after circling the planet more than 1,300 times since early last year, state media reported on Wednesday.
NASA asteroid mission on hold due to late software delivery NASA put an asteroid mission on hold Friday, blaming the late delivery of its own navigation software.
Planetary parade of 2022 has Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn lined up, making a spectacular show A wonder for all the sky watchers - a rare planetary parade is expected to line in the morning sky in the month of June.
In Tarantula Nebula, a stunning view of stars being born Astronomers have peered into a teeming stellar nursery in the Tarantula Nebula - a colossal cloud of gas and dust next door to our galaxy - gaining new understanding of the dynamics of star formation while obtaining a dazzling image of the cosmos.
Entertainment Nepathya performs for first time in Australian capital, Canberra From folk tune filled 'Chekyo Chekyo' to sentimental hit 'Yo Zindagani', the audience swayed and sang with Amrit Gurung, Nepathya vocalist.
World US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
Kathmandu Three ministers of RSP submit resignation to PM Dahal Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government.
Business Aviation Minister Kirati pledges to launch NAC flights from GBIA The Minister vowed to address diplomatic and technical issues for the operation of the airport and provide all necessary support towards that end.
Sports Man City at Spurs; Milan derby; Bayern seeks win A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday.
World EU migration impasse leaves many refugees out in the cold The lack of help for most refugees has been driving nongovernmental organizations and volunteers to despair.
Nepal Unity among ruling partners remains intact: PM Dahal The RSP led by Rabi Lamichhane has quit the government today itself, but not withdrawn support to it.
Kathmandu Rastriya Swatantra Party decides to quit govt The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to quit the government on Sunday.
Sports Everton stuns Arsenal and Liverpool's EPL troubles deepen Liverpool’s season is unravelling after a seventh league loss makes a bid for Champions League qualification look increasingly unlikely.
Kathmandu Communications Minister insists on reliable, quality telecommunications services Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has instructed the bodies concerned to ensure reliable and quality telecommunications services with the utilization of available advanced technology.
Sports Sahoo, Chogsomjav bag gold medals India’s Debasis Sahoo and Mongolian Martaa Chogsomjav won gold medals in the Circuit-I tournament under the ITF World Tennis Tour J-60 Kathmandu here at the International Sports Complex courts on Saturday.
World Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, an official said Sunday. He was 79.