Category: Science

Kathmandu: Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade and infrastructural expansion. The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its latest Red List of Threatened Species… Continue reading List of threatened species grows by 1,000

Kathmandu: A Florida family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from US space agency Nasa for property damage and mental anguish.The 1.6lb (0.7kg) metal object punched a hole in the roof through two layers of ceiling in Alejandro Otero’s home in Naples, this past March. Nasa had said… Continue reading US family seeks damages from Nasa after space debris hits home

Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be delayed by a few days, according to meteorological reports. Currently, the eastern part of the country experiences monsoonal influence, while local and western winds prevail along with a low-pressure system forming around Bihar, affecting the rest of the nation. The Department… Continue reading Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu: Nepali Army has concluded its Mountain Clean-Up campaign-2024, removing a staggering 11,000 kilograms of waste from the pristine peaks of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. The initiative, bearing the slogan “An Endeavour to Save the Himalayas,” not only tackled environmental degradation but also addressed the solemn duty of retrieving the remains of fallen climbers. During… Continue reading Nepali Army’s ‘Mountain Clean-Up Campaign’ yields significant results

Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with the Metropolitan Municipality of Lalitpur organized a tree plantation ceremony on 5th June 2024 to celebrate World Environment Day. Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi Minister of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal, ShriChribabuMaharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City and the Ambassador of India to Nepal participated… Continue reading Embassy of India in Nepal celebrates the World Environment Day

Kathmandu: 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. The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge crater known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the… Continue reading A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US

Kathmandu: According to IQAir’s latest report, Kathmandu continues to hold its place on the list of the world’s top 10 most polluted cities. As of 1 PM on Friday, the air pollution level in Kathmandu was measured at 107, earning it the 10th spot on the global pollution ranking. This level indicates that the air… Continue reading Kathmandu remains among top 10 most polluted cities worldwide

Kathmandu: The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) has issued a crucial alert for potential extreme heat waves in the western Terai regions of Nepal. This advisory comes as several areas in the Terai regions of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces have experienced scorching temperatures, with readings soaring to 40 degrees Celsius or higher in recent days. Specifically,… Continue reading Alert issued for extreme heat waves in Western Terai regions of Nepal

Kathmandu: A new species of bird has been unearthed within the scenic landscapes of Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area. Named the ‘White-cheeked Starling’ by the Nepalese Ornithological Union, this finding marks a significant addition to Nepal’s avian biodiversity, elevating the nation’s tally to 895 distinct bird species. The revelation comes as ornithologist Shankar Tiwari, amidst a… Continue reading New bird species ‘White-cheeked Starling’ discovered in Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area

Kathmandu: The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes. These two gigantic black holes and their galaxies consolidated just 740 million years after the universe-forming Big Bang. It’s the most distant detection ever made of merging black holes, scientists reported Thursday. One black hole is 50 million times more massive… Continue reading Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe