A study published in the journal Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research found that tough microbes can survive extreme conditions on Mount Everest for decades. Despite strong winds at the South Col, microbes such as bacteria, protists, and fungi, including some found only at high altitudes, were detected in soil samples. The study, which involved researchers setting up the world's highest weather station, suggests that these microbes are surviving but not necessarily living, as they can remain dormant when frozen. The findings have implications for understanding microbial survival in harsh climates and potentially on other planets.

A study focusing on the impact of road traffic on tiger movements in Nepal's Bardiya National Park and Parsa National Park has revealed that roads significantly impede tiger movements within their habitats. Researchers observed a female tiger in Bardiya and a male tiger in Parsa, both fitted with GPS collars, and found that traffic volume affects their movements, space use, and habitat selection. The study, important in light of plans to expand the East-West Highway, showed that tigers adapted quickly to reduced traffic during COVID-19 lockdowns, suggesting potential mitigation measures. The study's findings are crucial for tiger conservation, as roads can alter hunting and mating behaviors, impacting survival and fitness at the population level. The government of Nepal has introduced guidelines for wildlife-friendly infrastructure but has seen little implementation. The study calls for more research and the use of mitigation measures to conserve tiger populations.

Abhaya Raj Joshi has written a series of articles focusing on various environmental and wildlife conservation issues in Nepal. Topics range from the lack of biodiversity research in Madhesh province, the threats faced by wild canines during the festival of Diwali, to the potential benefits of 'predator-proof' husbandry in reducing human-leopard conflicts. Joshi also covers technological advancements in tiger conservation, legal challenges to 'triple taxation' on community forests, and the underpowered but determined wildlife crime fighters in Nepal. The articles discuss the controversy over hydropower development in protected areas, the implications of gifting rhinos to China, the return of wolves to the Himalayas, and the first otter sighting in Chitwan National Park in two decades. Additionally, Joshi reports on a super flock of pigeons, snow leopard sightings, vulture colony threats, the cultural reverence for sarus cranes linked to the Buddha, the management of human-friendly rhinos, the threat to an endemic lizard by a highway, and revisions to Nepal's wildlife compensation program.

A male gharial, critically endangered and crucial for species survival due to its role in mating with multiple females, was found dead in Nepal's Chitwan National Park, entangled in a fishing net. With only a few hundred gharials left in the wild, the death of a male, particularly in a population with a skewed sex ratio favoring females, poses a significant threat to conservation efforts. Park officials have been incubating eggs at specific temperatures to increase male hatchlings, but the effectiveness and sustainability of this method are debated. The article also discusses the impact of temperature-dependent sex determination and the challenges in identifying gharial sex before adulthood. Fishing has been banned in Chitwan during the monsoon, but illegal fishing still occurs, often harming the gharials.

Kanchhi Maiya Bhandari and her son Prakash run a YouTube channel called KanchhiKitchen, where they share videos of Kanchhi Maiya cooking traditional Nepali dishes in a village setting. The channel, which started during the Covid-19 pandemic, has gained popularity for its ASMR quality and the nostalgia it evokes among Nepalis worldwide. They plan to introduce new content, including a homestay experience, while maintaining their commitment to organic, green, and sustainable cooking. Despite some negative comments, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers expressing a deep connection to their cultural roots.