At least 23 million people around the world live on floodplains contaminated by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal-mining activity, according to a study. UK scientists mapped the world's 22,609 active and 159,735 abandoned metal mines and calculated the extent of pollution from them.
For the second time ever, a pig heart has been transplanted into a living human recipient, the University of Maryland Medical Center has announced.
People living with long Covid after being admitted to hospital are more likely to show some damage to major organs, according to a new study. MRI scans revealed patients were three times more likely to have some abnormalities in multiple organs such as the lungs, brain and kidneys.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has said the attention of all stakeholders should be focused on the development of information technology as communications and information technology is the competitive sector in the world.
Traveling through one of the world’s best airports is set to get even smoother next year.
British bird lovers will see a very different pattern of species as the climate warms, according to scientists. They say climate change is bad news for birds, but locally we will see "winners and losers".
This esteemed award, which includes a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a certificate, was established three years ago to recognize and appreciate individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
The dangerous effects of high blood pressure are highlighted in a new report by the World Health Organization that identifies the condition as one of the world’s leading risk factors for death and disability.
Indira Aryal, a journalist from Rising Nepal, was felicitated with the 'Science and Technology Award 2023' by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.
The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric planes that take off and land vertically, under an agreement announced Monday between the state and Joby Aviation Inc.
A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying the satellite Yaogan-39 lifted off at 12:13 p.m. (Beijing Time). Sunday's launch was the 488th mission undertaken by the Long March rocket series.
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government is committed to formulating and implementing long-term policies and programmes on research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and on integrating the related national system.