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Exercise during childhood could have a surprising lifelong benefit, potentially making physical activity less exhausting in adulthood. In a study involving guinea fowl, researchers discovered that birds accustomed to carrying weights while growing up could carry those weights as adults without using extra energy, while untrained birds burned 23% more. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261013015811.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 17:21

Hesai Group, the world’s largest maker of lidar sensors for vehicles, has launched a 3D spatial camera as it expands into physical artificial intelligence in search of new growth opportunities. The handheld device, called Kosmo, is described by Hesai as a “physical AI eye” and converts real-world environments into detailed, editable 3D models. The company said it was designed to standardise the… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3370897/hesai-launches-3d-spatial-camera-chinese-lidar-maker-expands-physical-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 17:12

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 17:11

Arughat, October 14 Floods along the Budhi Gandaki River have left thousands of households without electricity in northern Gorkha after sweeping away a micro-hydropower plant and damaging power infrastructure. On Sunday, floods originating near the Ungilung Khola in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6 washed away the Sirdibas Uhiya Micro Hydropower Project in Jagat, Ward 3, disrupting electricity […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhi-gandaki-flood-no-electricity.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 14 Oct, 17:10

Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-houthi-missile-launched-towards-riyadh?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 17:09

Elisabeth Braw’s book Undersea War on rising risks for undersea infrastructure. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/the-internets-undersea-backbone-is-slipping-into-to-the-danger-zone/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 17:00

A 20-year-old sits in a room full of adults. The conversation turns to women whose husbands have migrated to the Gulf for work. The verdict is swift: these women have it easy now. Money is no longer a problem. They have cash in their hands, no one to answer to, and if they ask for […] The post When men leave, patriarchy stays appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/men-leave-patriarchy-women.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 14 Oct, 17:00

The WFP has flown around eight tonnes of vegetables from flood-isolated Aamachhodingmo to Bidur, helping growers salvage part of their harvest. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/14/relief-helicopter-gives-rasuwa-farmers-a-route-to-market

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 16:52

For decades, scientists have focused on amyloid beta as a major culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease, spending billions of dollars developing treatments that have often delivered disappointing results. Now, researchers at UC Santa Cruz are drawing attention to a largely overlooked peptide called P3 that could also play a role in the disease. Previously believed to be harmless, P3 can form… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261013015838.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 16:51

The IMF this week flagged significant growth and financial stability risks from a potential end of the AI investment boom, ‌growing debt levels and a prolonged Middle East conflict. It forecast global growth at 3.1 percent for 2026. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/14/imf-urges-members-to-stock-up-funds-for-low-income-vulnerable-states

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 14 Oct, 16:51

Attack method exposes flaws in OpenAI, Google safeguards against AI nudes. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/openai-google-pushing-new-ai-models-easily-tricked-into-making-nudes-researchers-say/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 16:45

Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery about why the Moon’s two sides are so different, using samples collected from its farside for the first time. Their findings suggest that uneven heating from Earth's gravitational pull drove enormous flows of ancient magma, creating the dramatically different lunar landscapes we see today. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261012185019.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 16:23

Taiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370888/taiwan-turns-us-drone-boats-track-rising-mainland-chinese-sea-activity-near-island?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 16:12

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC), China’s leading flash-memory maker, is set to grow revenue six times faster than its industry peers this year as it expands into server-related business ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO), according to Counterpoint Research. The company’s server-related revenue was effectively zero in 2024, but could account for nearly 39 per cent of… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3370871/chinese-memory-giant-ymtc-grow-revenue-6-times-faster-peers-ipo-nears-report?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 16:11

Scimplify's annualized revenue run rate has tripled to $200 million as it eyes U.S. expansion. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/scimplify-raises-25m-to-challenge-chinas-grip-on-critical-materials-with-ai/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 16:10

Japanese Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana said he had tendered his resignation following allegations of possible vote-buying, lining him up to become the first senior minister in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government to quit over a scandal. The prime minister had resisted calls to have Yana step down after local media reports said he claimed to have cut roadworks funding to municipalities… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370891/japan-farm-minister-submits-resignation-first-scandal-blow-pm-takaichi?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 16:09

Kathmandu, October 14 Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that policy arrangements to allow the private sector to enter electricity trading are in the final stage. Speaking at a press conference organised at the ministry on Wednesday, Shrestha said the government was preparing the necessary policies to make the energy […] The post Policy framework to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/policy-allow-private-sector-electricity-trading.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 16:06

Kathmandu, October 14 A young man has died after being assaulted in Kalanki, and police have arrested three people in connection with the incident. Those arrested include 19-year-old Rupesh Pakhrin, a resident of Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality-3, Sindhuli, and two others. At around 3:30 am on Wednesday, Rupesh and 18-year-old Roshan Pakhrin, also from the same […] The post Youth dies after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/youth-dies-after-assault-in-kalanki-3-arrested.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 14 Oct, 16:04

Kathmandu, October 14 Parliamentary hearings for 13 ambassadorial nominees have been completed, but a decision on whether to approve their appointments is yet to be made. The Cabinet meeting held on September 18 recommended ambassadors for 13 countries. The nominees are Dr Nischal Nath Pandey for India, Dr Kalyan Raj Sharma for China, Chiran Jung […] The post Parliamentary hearings completed for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/hearings-completed-ambassadorial-nominees.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 16:03

Scientists have discovered a protein that may help harmful aging cells hide from the immune system, allowing them to accumulate and fuel age-related health problems. Blocking the protein in mice reduced these cells and inflammation while improving blood sugar regulation and strength, offering a promising new direction for anti-aging research. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261013015800.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 16:02

Saptari, October 14 Sabir Hussain, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Surunga Municipality, Saptari, has been arrested in connection with a drug case. Hussain was arrested by a team from the Area Police Office in Lahan at the party office in Kadamaha Bazaar, Ward 4 of Surunga Municipality. DSP Ramesh Bahadur Pal, information […] The post RSP Surunga Chair arrested in 130-Kg marijuana… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-surunga-chair-arrested-in-130-kg-marijuana-case.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 14 Oct, 16:02

Kathmandu, October 14 CPN leader Barshaman Pun has suggested that Giribahadur Sunar, Nepal’s proposed residential ambassador to Saudi Arabia, withdraw his candidacy. Speaking during a hearing before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, Pun urged Sunar to step aside, citing the seriousness of the complaints filed against him. “I would urge you to reconsider your nomination for […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/barshaman-pun-suggests-proposed-saudi-arabia-ambassador-withdraw-candidacy.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 15:56

Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2d6e62p49do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 15:12

Senior American diplomats, administration officials and Indo-Pacific military commanders met in Tokyo earlier this month in what one source called an “unusual” gathering ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in November. People familiar with the meeting said it represented an evolution of a long-standing practice in which US ambassadors stationed across Asia and the Pacific… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370884/us-holds-unusual-civil-military-meeting-tokyo-ahead-trumps-china-trip?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 15:11

A debate over tipping culture has erupted across the Indonesian resort island of Bali and beyond, triggered by a politician’s unfavourable comparison of domestic and foreign tourists. In a social media video, I Gusti Arya Wedakarna urged domestic tourists to “normalise giving tips in touristy places”, which he said was part of the island’s “ethics”. “Perhaps that’s the psychological reason why… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3370887/bali-tipping-row-call-indonesian-tourists-pay-triggers-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 15:10

Kathmandu, October 14 The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has written to government hospitals, health science academies and other federal agencies, asking them to enrol public servants working in these institutions in the health insurance programme. The ministry has requested the concerned agencies to coordinate and facilitate the enrolment of employees in health insurance […] The post Govt… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-moves-to-enrol-public-hospital-employees-in-health-insurance.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 14 Oct, 15:09

Kathmandu, October 14 Giribahadur Sunar, Nepal’s proposed resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has denied allegations of violence against women. Speaking before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, he said he was someone who raised public awareness against violence against women. During the hearing, lawmaker Madhukumar Chaulagain referred to several complaints against Sunar, including allegations… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/proposed-saudi-arabia-ambassador-denies-allegations-of-violence-against-women.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 15:08

Kathmandu, October 14 The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 21.32 points on Wednesday to close at 2,621 points. The index had gained 4.12 points in the previous trading session. The banking sector made the largest contribution to Wednesday’s market gains. The banking sub-index, which accounts for the largest share of the market, rose […] The post NEPSE gains 21 points to close at 2,621… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-gains-21-points-to-close-at-2621.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 15:05

Kathmandu, October 14 Giri Bahadur Sunar, Nepal’s proposed resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has pledged to organise regular mobile consular camps in the eastern, southern and northern regions of Saudi Arabia. He made the commitment during his parliamentary hearing. As part of efforts to digitise consular services, he said he would take initiatives to operate […] The post Proposed ambassador… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/proposed-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia-pledges-expanded-consular-services-for-nepalis.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 15:02