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Scientists accidentally discovered a microscopic organism with a genetic code that breaks a rule researchers thought was nearly universal. While testing a new DNA sequencing technique, they examined a previously unknown protist collected from a freshwater pond at Oxford University. To their surprise, the organism uses two genetic signals that normally mark the end of a gene to encode two entirely… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261007233136.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 19:16

Google’s new AI Edge Foresight app takes on Granola with an offline meeting note-taker that can transcribe conversations, generate notes, and answer questions using on-device AI. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/google-releases-a-new-local-first-granola-competitor/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 19:13

A 15-year-old former pupil killed one employee and injured two others at a Polish primary school on Thursday wearing a helmet-mounted camera, the second school stabbing in two days, possibly in response to an internet challenge, authorities said. A 37-year-old woman who ‌worked as a caretaker had died in the latest attack, which took place at around 9am local time in Leszczydol-Nowiny, northeast… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3370224/1-dead-polands-second-school-knife-attack-2-days-amid-copycat-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 19:12

Kathmandu, October 8 Yeti Airlines has suspended its upper-class fares on flights departing Kathmandu during the Dashain festival, citing high passenger demand for outbound flights. The airline said the decision was taken despite the likelihood of empty return flights and higher fuel costs during the festive period. Yeti said it is offering fares at the […] The post Yeti Air suspends upper-class… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/yeti-air-suspends-upper-class-fare.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 8 Oct, 19:11

Three of the six residential buildings at CK Asset’s “starter homes” project in Hong Kong will be demolished and rebuilt in what the developer called the most “time-saving” solution, two years after a scandal over substandard steel reinforcement work halted construction. The Buildings Department confirmed on Thursday that it had approved demolition plans for three blocks at the Anderson Road… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370223/ck-asset-opts-rebuild-3-blocks-starter-homes-project-after-steelwork-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 19:10

Using data from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys, with help from artificial intelligence, an international team of scientists has discovered 70 new gravitational lenses—rare cosmic alignments that act as natural magnifying glasses. The new lenses further expand one of the largest collections of confirmed lenses to date and will allow scientists to study dark matter, galaxy evolution and the… https://phys.org/news/2026-10-largest-2d-universe-scientists-gravitational.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 19:09

British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/has-israel-shut-the-uk-consulate-in-east-jerusalem-or-downgraded?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 19:08

Boyu Capital and IDG Capital led the funding round, and existing shareholders Tencent, HSG (formerly known as Sequoia China), ZhenFund, and others also participated. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/chinas-manus-raises-over-500m-in-first-funding-round-since-split-with-meta/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 19:05

A brilliant yellow coral discovered off Costa Rica proved so unusual that scientists had to create an entirely new family to classify it. The meter-tall colonies rise from seafloors covered in brittle stars, inspiring the Tolkien-inspired name Laurinque elenya, or “golden tree of the stars.” Advanced genetic analysis revealed that the coral belongs to a previously unknown evolutionary lineage. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261007042116.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 19:03

Nepal face Canada and Oman in four matches as they seek wins and a stronger finish to their League-2 campaign. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/08/nepal-s-cwc-league-2-tri-series-in-oman-live-on-kantipur-max

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 8 Oct, 18:52

Opposition parties accuse police of using force against lawmakers as protests intensify over voter-list revisions and demands for the election chief’s resignation. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/indian-opposition-protest-police-action-against-lawmakers-push-for-poll-chief-s-resignation

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 8 Oct, 18:51

More than 558 butterflies were recorded at over 25 sites in 15 districts during the month-long survey, including several rare and threatened species. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/fourth-butterfly-count-records-173-species-across-six-provinces

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 18:50

New fossils from South Africa are reshaping the story of early human evolution. Researchers have described 18 hominin fossils from Drimolen Cave, including an adult Homo erectus skull fragment dated to about 2 million years ago, supporting evidence that the species appeared in southern Africa roughly 200,000 years earlier than long thought. The finds also reveal that Paranthropus robustus, which… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261007042113.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 18:32

South Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370218/south-korea-test-flies-its-first-home-grown-hypersonic-weapon?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 18:12

A Philippine bill expanding the country’s espionage law to cover peacetime activities is raising concerns among journalists and legal experts, who warn that its broad provisions could stifle free expression and restrict public scrutiny of national issues. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 17, paving the way for a broader definition of espionage than under the current… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3370221/philippines-using-new-anti-spying-laws-silence-critics?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 18:11

The Chinese navy says it had a rare South China Sea encounter involving a foreign warship that lost power, propulsion and radar while following a People’s Liberation Army destroyer, an account that resembles incidents this year involving US Navy destroyers in the region. The incident occurred when a foreign vessel conducted aggressive close shadowing of the PLA Navy Type 055 destroyer Zunyi… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370182/did-us-warship-lose-power-while-chasing-chinese-destroyer-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 18:10

TechCrunch Founder Summit is gearing up to return to Boston on November 4! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so don’t miss out! […] https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/last-call-to-volunteer-at-techcrunch-founder-summit-2026/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 18:09

The lineup includes three models: Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/amazon-unveils-new-alexa-tablets-with-alexa-and-google-play-store-access/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 18:08

The two companies said on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/uber-and-chinas-pony-ai-plan-to-launch-robotaxis-in-london/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 18:07

NASA is preparing for humanity’s first Moon base with three investigations that will hunt for underground shelters, uncover hidden ice, and track dangerous conditions on the lunar surface. The findings could reveal how astronauts can survive and thrive on the Moon while laying the groundwork for future journeys to Mars. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008005247.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 18:04

Step into the Nepal Art Council in Babar Mahal and the familiar rhythm of Kathmandu begins to recede. The traffic and noise of the city remain outside, while inside, another kind of landscape unfolds—one populated by gods, goddesses, myths, rituals, legends and the spiritual imagination that has shaped Nepal for centuries. This is the world […] The post Where Nepal’s deities live: A journey… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/where-nepals-deities-live-a-journey-through-lore-legend-and-living-faith.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 18:00

Kathmandu, October 8 Three ordinances recommended by the government have reached the President’s Office. The ordinances arrived at around 5pm on Thursday, according to Krishna Bahadur Shahi, spokesperson for the President’s Office. The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday afternoon had recommended that President Ram Chandra Paudel issue the three ordinances. According to government spokesperson… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/three-ordinances-reach-presidents-office.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 17:59

The 76-year-old poet, known for her genre-defying work and translations of classical Greek literature, was recognised for creating new forms of contemporary literature. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/08/canadian-poet-and-writer-anne-carson-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-literature

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 8 Oct, 17:52

Proposal follows public outrage over a poor woman forced to give birth on a pavement outside Rajbiraj hospital after her husband could not afford blood tests. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/08/government-mulls-covering-childbirth-related-lab-test-costs

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 8 Oct, 17:51

Province to provide Rs25 million to 12 affected local units as preliminary assessment puts damage to roads, bridges and government buildings at Rs5.69 billion. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/bagmati-province-seeks-rs1-billion-for-bhotekoshi-flood-reconstruction

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 17:50

Kathmandu, October 8 Buddha Air has warned that misleading screenshots and other content created using Photoshop and artificial intelligence are being circulated on social media and some online media outlets regarding its airfares. The airline said it has taken serious note of the circulation of such misleading content. In a statement issued on Thursday, Buddha […] The post Buddha Air says fares… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/buddha-air-fares-generated.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 17:12

A ⁠Russian bomb attack on ⁠the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk ⁠killed at least 33 people, authorities said on Thursday, describing it as a targeted strike on civilians in the key stronghold sought by Moscow. Another 18 people were wounded in one of the largest single attacks this year, ‌which took place on a street where police said two city buses were operating at the time of the strike.… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3370213/least-33-dead-russian-bomb-blast-east-ukraine-stronghold?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 17:11

Japan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370210/how-expanded-japan-us-military-exercises-could-complicate-pla-planning-over-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 17:10

As Hong Kong and Singapore compete for leadership in businesses ranging from foreign exchange trading to wealth management, the battleground has extended to artificial intelligence, with both cities vying to attract investment from HSBC Holdings and other major corporations, according to industry players. The issue came into focus after the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) questioned HSBC… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3370203/amid-battle-ai-edge-hong-kong-presses-hsbc-over-singapore-hub-decision-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 17:09