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Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO’s early warning system proves once again its effectiveness

Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO’s early warning system proves once again its effectiveness

Paris—Following the powerful earthquake originating off the coast of Russia, UNESCO’s early warning systems triggered a tsunami alert…

Jul 31, 20253 min read
New algorithms enable efficient machine learning with symmetric data

New algorithms enable efficient machine learning with symmetric data

If you rotate an image of a molecular structure, a human can tell the rotated image is still…

Jul 31, 20255 min read
InDrive Honours Nepal’s Top Driver: Ramechhap’s Shubharaj Sunar Wins EV Car

InDrive Honours Nepal’s Top Driver: Ramechhap’s Shubharaj Sunar Wins EV Car

Kathmandu, July 30— Ride-sharing platform InDrive honored top-performing drivers in Nepal during a prize distribution ceremony organized in…

Jul 30, 20252 min read
Shangrila Motors Unveils Leapmotor B10 in Nepal Ahead of Official Launch

Shangrila Motors Unveils Leapmotor B10 in Nepal Ahead of Official Launch

Kathmandu, July 30— Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd., the exclusive importer of Leapmotor vehicles in Nepal, hosted an exclusive…

Jul 30, 20252 min read
Central American countries most affected by plastic bottle pollution

Central American countries most affected by plastic bottle pollution

A recent report reveals that most plastic bottles and caps found on the Pacific shores of Latin America…

Jul 30, 20257 min read
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Southern Ocean

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Southern Ocean

A new study has raised concerns about the spread of antibiotic resistance to one of Earth’s most remote…

Jul 30, 20251 min read

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Women Scientists in Developing Countries Receive Elsevier Foundation Awards for Physics and Math

Women Scientists in Developing Countries Receive Elsevier Foundation Awards for Physics and Math

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 13, 20156 min read

Talented Nigerian, Sudanese and Vietnamese scientists honored at AAAS Annual Meeting San Jose, California– Four physicists and a mathematician have been named winners of the 2015 Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World, in recognition of research that has strong potential social and economic benefits. The winning scholars are from […]

Fortune slips (o-mikuji) and prayer sticks for bonfire (o-hitaki) At New Year’s, people read fortune slips to check their fortunes for the coming year. The slips are popular among young women. People burn wooden prayer sticks to pray for the safety of their families and the prosperity of their businesses. Both are New Year events. Copyright : Waseda University

Japan’s Traditional Culture of Folk Beliefs

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 11, 20156 min read

Many people in Japan visited Shinto shrines at the beginning of the new year. Long lines formed at even the small local shrine near my home, snaking out of the…

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Top Nepalese doctor combats brain condition worlddwide

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 10, 20154 min read

A leading Nepali doctor is helping to combat a life threatening condition later this month when he broadcasts globally as part of World Encephalitis Day (WED) on 22 February. Professor Ajit…

ASEAN smart farmers: The power of sharing

ASEAN smart farmers: The power of sharing

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 8, 20153 min read

Over 150 farmers and supporters from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries gathered to exchange ideas and learned about regional innovations and knowledge during the Smart Farmer Regional Carnival…