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Astronomers have discovered a type of exoplanet called a “super-Earth” located in the habitable zone of its small star, and it’s right in our cosmic backyard, just 137 light-years away. The planet, named TOI-715 b, is intriguing to astronomers who are increasingly interested in the possibility of habitable planets orbiting stars quite different from our sun. Although it might seem to make sense to look for potentially habitable planets when looking for Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars, those aren’t the only targets that astronomers are interested in. One issue is that most discovered exoplanets are much larger than Earth, partly…
Wearing his favourite jersey number 189, Shimron Hetmyer flayed the Sharjah Warriors bowling attack to score an unbeaten 53, helping Gulf Giants post an impressive total of 187 for 6 in 20 overs. Then it was the turn of Zuhaib Zubair to show his talent as the 20-year-old UAE leg-spinner claimed four wickets to script a thumping 79-run win for the Giants in the ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Hetmyer’s stunning 28-ball knock entertained the Sunday crowd that filled almost every seat at the stadium. The West Indian recorded a partnership of 35 runs with Gerhard Erasmus…
Despite some ups and downs as of late, the Milwaukee Bucks still hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference rankings. The Bucks may be in a bit of transition with new coach Doc Rivers fitting into the system, but with Rivers being a success story in the league as well as the power duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, they should stay afloat in the top three of the conference. Tonight they go head-to-head with the Utah Jazz, who are sitting in the 10th spot of the seeding right now. They look to rebound after three straight losses…
Liverpool’s usually reliable stalwarts Virgil van Dijk and Alisson suffered the sort of defensive meltdown that would not have looked out of place in a pub match on Sunday but manager Juergen Klopp was not playing the blame game. Van Dijk hesitated under pressure from Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli in the 67th minute, failing to deal with a long punt forward, then keeper Alisson rushed out and made no contact with the ball, leaving Martinelli a tap-in to make it 2-1. It knocked the stuffing out of Klopp’s league leaders and Leandro Trossard’s stoppage time goal confirmed their second league defeat…
If you’re new to climbing, your first introduction to Alex Honnold likely came in 2018’s Free Solo, the Oscar-winning documentary from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. Free Solo depicts Honnold’s pursuit to become the first climber to free solo El Captain (El Cap) in Yosemite National Park. Free soloing means no rope, so Honnold scaled a 3,000-foot wall with climbing shoes and chalk. Free Solo is one of the most inspiring and anxiety-inducing documentaries about the human spirit. Honnold’s groundbreaking accomplishment does beg the question of how he can top it. Honnold is unsure how he’ll ever top Free Solo. However, the…
A health centre in Abu Dhabi has been fined Dh1 million by the Department of Health in the emirate (DoH). Some of the doctors at the centre are being investigated on suspicion of fraud. All branches of the health centre have been barred from offering dental services in the future. In addition to this, eight healthcare facilities – four home care facilities, a dental clinic, an occupational medicine centre, a laboratory, and a medical centre – have been closed for committing violations. These include: – failing to report cases of infectious diseases – non-compliance with regulations for electronic reporting -…
Palestinian gunmen kept up attacks against Israeli forces on Sunday in the Gaza Strip’s two main cities, weeks after they were overrun by troops and tanks, in a sign Hamas still maintains some control ahead of any potential truce. Nearly four months into the war triggered by the militant Palestinian group’s deadly assault on Israel, there was persistent fighting in Gaza City in the north of the densely populated enclave, and in Khan Younis in the south. Israel said last week its main focus was now Rafah, on the southern border with Egypt, which has piled pressure on the hundreds…
Australia’s Sean Abbott shone with bat and ball as the world champions beat West Indies by 83 runs in Sydney on Sunday, winning the three-match One Day International (ODI) series 2-0. Australia, who beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first match on Friday, scored 258-9 in 50 overs after being put in to bat first by the visitors. West Indies were all out for 175 in 43.3 overs in reply. West Indies started well with Alzarri Joseph (2-74) dismissing both Australian openers in the first three overs. At one point the hosts were struggling at 167-7 but Abbott,…
The Heat are in a bit of a shaky part to their season. A team who made the NBA finals ended a six game losing streak last week. They are still in the playoff race but need to regain so momentum, so playing against a power house like the third ranked Clippers is going to be tough. The other L.A. team is proving they are a problem on the court. However, despite a 19-4 home record, they do struggle a bit on the road as they sit just above .500 in that sense. Maybe the Heat will use those road…
Pope Francis congratulated all participants in the Human Fraternity Majlis and those involved in the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, marking the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity. He also expressed his joy that the journey of dialogue, solidarity, and mutual respect which began in Abu Dhabi five years ago continues to spread tolerance, coexistence, and acceptance of others. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Pope Francis also praised the ongoing efforts and unlimited support of the President,…