Category: Science

High temperature affecting daily lives in Nepal

Kathmandu: Rising temperature has affected daily lives in Nepal. The weather is not getting cool anytime soon though. Meteorologists have said that the high temperature will remain in most places of Nepal for a few more days. Meteorologists gave this warning while speaking in a discussion program organized about hot air and cold weather in… Continue reading High temperature affecting daily lives in Nepal

Four cities in Nepal record highest temperature this year

Kathmandu: Four places in Nepal have recorded the highest temperature so far. According to the Weather Forecast Division, while the heat is increasing day by day, four cities have recorded the highest temperature so far, while 13 cities have recorded the highest temperature this month. Among the 113 centers across the country, according to the… Continue reading Four cities in Nepal record highest temperature this year

Extreme high temperature impacts Tarai daily life

Kathmandu: Due to the high temperature since Monday, hot air has started blowing in Terai. Due to this, educational institutions have started to shut down and people’s lives have been greatly affected. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, the rising temperature is likely to continue throughout the week in most parts of the… Continue reading Extreme high temperature impacts Tarai daily life

Astronomers detect largest cosmic explosion ever seen

The actual explosion captured by a Nasa space telescope. Photo Courtesy: NASA via BBC

Kathmandu: Astronomers have discovered what they believe to be the largest explosion ever detected. The explosion is more than 10 times brighter than any recorded exploding star – known as a supernova. So far it has lasted more than three years, much longer than most supernovae which are usually only visibly bright for a few… Continue reading Astronomers detect largest cosmic explosion ever seen

Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban

Kathmandu: The government has allowed animal testing for makeup ingredients to resume despite a 25-year ban. It changed a policy on animal testing to align with EU chemical rules, according to a High Court ruling. The High Court said on Friday that the government was acting legally after a case was brought by animal rights… Continue reading Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Photo Courtesy: Julia Goralski on Unsplash

Kathmandu: Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty places 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, aiming to safeguard and recuperate marine nature, as reported by BBC. The agreement was reached on Saturday evening, after 38 hours of talks, at… Continue reading Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Nasa’s Mars rover Perseverance completes rock depot

Kathmandu: Nasa’s Perseverance rover has finished building a rock depot on Mars. It’s laid down a series of tubes on the ground containing a variety of rock and environmental specimens. The depot will serve as a reserve cache to be brought back to Earth in the event Perseverance is unable to complete the next stage… Continue reading Nasa’s Mars rover Perseverance completes rock depot

Air pollution increases across the country

Kathmandu: Air pollution has increased across the country. Compared to other regions, Kathmandu Valley has the highest air pollution. Similarly, pollution condition is worse in Dhankuta and Dang. Air Quality Index (AQI) is over 160 in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. AQI refers to the amount of particles smaller than 10 and 2.5 microns, carbon monoxide,… Continue reading Air pollution increases across the country