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The Hubble Space Telescope is back to full operations after spending several weeks in safe mode due to a problem with one of its components. The telescope first experienced issues with one of its gyros on November 19, and was in and out of safe mode several times in the following days. It has remained in safe mode since November 23, but came back online on Friday, December 8. The problem was caused by one of the telescope’s three operational gyros, which are devices that help to point the telescope in the right direction. Although it would have been possible…
With COP28 entering crunch time to reach more substantial agreements to address climate change, a young Emirati female environmentalist wants climate negotiators to also tackle an important issue: light pollution. “We all deserve to see the stars,” 16-year old Mariam Hassan Al-Ghafri told Khaleej Times, noting that light pollution causes the sky to glow and it obscures the light of the stars. The light reflected from the sky creates a glow (called skyglow) and it makes stars look fainter – or disappear from the naked eye. Mariam, who is a member of the UAE parliament for children and UNICEF ambassador…
MacBooks can get quite expensive, which is why it’s always a good idea to wait for a sale before springing for a new one, although those tend to be rare these days. That said, there are a couple of MacBook deals for you in Best Buy’s 3-day sale, so if you’ve always wanted to pick one up, now is the time. That said, if you’d like to see some options outside of Apple’s ecosystem, check out everything Best Buy has to offer using the link below. Our Favorite MacBook Deal in Best Buy’s 3-Day Sale The M1 MacBook Air is…
Hundreds of excited desert enthusiasts rolled out there 4x4s and set out for the beautiful desert of Ras Al Khaimah to join the 2023 Khaleej Times Desert Drive on Saturday. With skills earned through hours of practice, experienced veterans and first timers alike manoeuvred their reliable SUVs across undulating sand dunes and treacherous terrains. “For me, it’s the best weekend of the year,” said Fabienne, who was joined by Micheal. The duo have residing in the UAE for the past 20 years they are no strangers to venturing into vast open deserts. They joined the KT Desert Drive for the…
The holiday season is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and throw on a Christmas movie. Whether it’s an iconic classic like Home Alone or a family favorite like Elf, nothing will increase your holiday spirit quite like a Christmas movie. Netflix is celebrating Christmas throughout December with a special holiday section featuring a wide selection of festive movies. There are multiple options for Christmas movies, ranging from rom-coms and adult dramas to animated comedies. Below, we picked out the five best Christmas movies on Netflix you need to watch, including a well-known romantic comedy/drama ensemble, a family adventure with Santa,…
Local photographers are grabbing attention at the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2023 by showcasing their creative experiences and highlighting the rich history of the western region of Abu Dhabi. Emirati photographers told Khaleej Times how a photography corner, a first-time addition to the festival, has provided them a platform to display their prominent works, and interact with the public, and share their talent and skills. Al Dhafra literally means ‘where the desert meets the sea’. Through their work, these photographers have displayed the beauty of the sea, desert, and heritage of Al Dhafra, as well as its people and wildlife,…
Devin Haney, the undefeated and unified champion of the lightweight division, is moving up in weight to fight Regis Prograis, the WBC Super Lightweight champion. Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) is a defensive fighter with light feet and a tagging jab. Haney struggled to pull out the unanimous decision against Vasyl Lomachenko in May, in a chess match fight between two technical boxers. Regis Prograis (29-1, 24 KOs), on the other hand, is a knockout artist with heavy hands. The combination of punching power and an increase in weight makes this the most dangerous fight Haney has faced in a long…
For millions of people across the country, the two tech items you can pretty much count on finding in most pockets, purses, and backpacks at any give time are a phone and a pair of wireless earbuds. And their uses are vast — they bring in beautiful sound, block out annoying, distracting sound, and let us work, workout, and get from A to B while doing it. But picking through the jungle of wireless earbuds available has gotten increasingly difficult as the breadth of brands continues to grow and tech-heavy features like active noise cancellation (ANC), transparency mode, hi-res audio capabilities,…
“The UAE’s agenda for coping with climate change challenges is really a good motivation for me to stick to whatever I’m doing in terms of research, because eventually if I try to find a solution, this is going to benefit, first of all, my country and then can be delivered and promoted to the rest of the world,” says Sara Alkhoori, PhD candidate in mechanical engineering at Khalifa University, who is majoring in Material Science and engineeringvideos
After one month of competition, only two teams remain in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. The upstart Indiana Pacers will play the veteran Los Angeles Lakers in the finals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The winner will be awarded the NBA Cup, and each player on the winning team will receive $500,000. The NBA In-Season Tournament has been a slam dunk for the league. The players have been locked in for these tournament games. As we’ve seen with anything in the NBA, if the players care, the fans will, too. There will need to be a few changes involving pool…