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Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects

Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Animators could create more realistic bouncy, stretchy, and squishy characters for movies and video games thanks…

Jun 8, 20255 min read
Nepal Inaugurated “AI for Good” National Youth Competition

Nepal Inaugurated “AI for Good” National Youth Competition

Kathmandu— Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung inaugurated the ‘AI for Good’ National Youth Competition…

Jun 8, 20254 min read
New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds

New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds

Ready for that long-awaited summer vacation? First, you’ll need to pack all the items required for your trip…

Jun 6, 20256 min read
Students’ campaign ‘Go Green, Save Earth’ on World Environment Day

Students’ campaign ‘Go Green, Save Earth’ on World Environment Day

Kathmandu– Students have become concerned about the impact of recent environmental changes on human health and the Himalayan…

Jun 6, 20254 min read
New 3D printing method enables complex designs and creates less waste

New 3D printing method enables complex designs and creates less waste

Hearing aids, mouth guards, dental implants, and other highly tailored structures are often products of 3D printing.

Jun 4, 20257 min read
Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health

Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health

A new University of British Columbia-led study is shedding light on a long-overlooked consequence of colorectal cancer: the…

Jun 4, 20253 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…