Category: Science

Kathmandu: The 7th Annual Water and Peace Seminar 2025, on “Diplomacy, Dialogue, Discourses: Exploring Potentials and Challenges for Inclusive Water Cooperation,” is taking place in Kathmandu from March 26-27 at Hotel Himalaya, Nepal. It is a part of a week-long event which started on 24 March and concludes on 1 April and it brings together… Continue reading 7th Annual Water and Peace Seminar 2025 begins in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, alongside their fellow crew members, have safely returned to Earth after a nine-month mission in space. Their journey back concluded with a dramatic re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere in a SpaceX capsule, followed by a gentle splashdown off the coast of Florida. The astronauts’ capsule was greeted by… Continue reading NASA astronauts return to earth after extended mission in Space

Kathmandu: Kathmandu’s air quality has worsened significantly, ranking it as the fifth most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 180, according to the latest data. Beijing, Kampala, Delhi, and Kuwait occupy the top four spots, with AQI levels ranging from 184 to 240. The deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu… Continue reading Kathmandu ranks 5th most polluted city in the World

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasized the need for climate justice for countries like Nepal, which have minimal contributions to climate change but face its severe consequences. Speaking at the inauguration of the 11th Nepal Geological Congress organized by the Nepal Geological Society on Monday, Paudel stressed that Nepal must raise the issue of climate… Continue reading President Paudel calls for climate justice at Nepal Geological Congress

Kathmandu: Preparations for the Sagarmatha Sambaad, a global dialogue on climate change, are in full swing ahead of its scheduled dates from May 16-18 in Kathmandu. The event, themed “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Human Life,” aims to bring global attention to the challenges faced by mountainous and coastal nations due to climate… Continue reading Preparations underway for ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’ on climate change

Kathmandu: Telescopes worldwide have detected a massive radio jet from a quasar that dates back to the first 1 billion years of the universe, making it the largest of its kind ever observed from this early cosmic era, according to a study published in Astrophysical Journal Letters. At more than 200,000 light-years across—twice the width… Continue reading Astronomers detect enormous radio jet from early universe Quasar

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley and various regions across Nepal are experiencing cloudy weather today. Rain and snowfall have already started in some areas of the Sudurpaschim Province since early morning. Meteorologist Sanjiv Adhikari has indicated the likelihood of rainfall in areas west of the Gandaki Province and snowfall across all Himalayan regions. According to him, the… Continue reading Weather Update: rain and snowfall across Nepal

Kathmandu: Two lunar landers built by private companies in the US and Japan have left Earth aboard a SpaceX rocket as part of a rideshare to the Moon. The Falcon 9 took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 01:09 local time (06:09 GMT) on Wednesday, carrying landers belonging to America’s Firefly Aerospace… Continue reading SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon

Kathmandu: NASA is revising its ambitious plan to return rocks and soil from Mars after its original proposal ballooned to an estimated $11 billion. Bill Nelson, NASA’s Administrator, presented a new, more cost-effective approach on Tuesday, just weeks before his tenure ends. The updated plan aims to ensure the timely return of samples collected by… Continue reading NASA proposes cheaper, faster plan for Mars sample return mission

Kathmandu: Dense fog and cold weather conditions have severely disrupted daily life across the Terai region. In Mahottari, local governments have announced the closure of schools due to the intense cold. The Butwal-Narayanghat section of the East-West Highway, which was closed since morning due to poor visibility, has reopened partially in the afternoon, but police… Continue reading Dense fog and cold wave disrupt life in Terai region