In the dense forests of Girighat in Surkhet district, makeshift tents serve as the temporary shelter for Nepal’s last nomadic tribe, the Raute. As urbanisation sweeps across the country, this small, isolated community clings to its ancient traditions. Yet, their numbers are dwindling rapidly, placing their unique way of life in jeopardy. For generations, the Raute have followed a seasonal migration pattern, descending to the lowlands in winter...

The origins of heavy elements such as gold have been one of the biggest mysteries of astrophysics. A study has now provided a clue about the precious metal’s cosmic origins. Scientists have found that explosions in highly magnetised neutron stars, called magnetars, could have created gold in the universe. Here is more about the study: What is the latest discovery about the origins of gold? Analysis of archival...