A “monster” planet, which should in theory not exist, has been discovered orbiting a faint dwarf star far, far away, surprised astronomers said Tuesday. The existence of the gassy giant challenges long-standing theories that such…
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Scientists discover potentially ‘life-nurturing’ planets in Earth’s galaxy
Researchers announced Wednesday the stunning discovery of seven Earth-like planet orbiting a small star in our galaxy, opening up the most promising hunting ground so far for life beyond the Solar System. Researchers announced Wednesday…
Other life? Search for alien signals expands to 20,000 star systems
The search for radio signals from alien worlds is expanding to 20,000 star systems that were previously considered poor targets for intelligent extraterrestrial life, US researchers said Wednesday. New scientific data has led the SETI…
#DidYouKnow: Detection of gravitational waves would open new view on universe
The first-ever detection of gravitational waves, which scientists could announce Thursday, would open a new window on the universe and its most violent phenomena. Scientists will hold a press conference Thursday to discuss the latest…
#Gadgets: Thinnest and lightest 4G tablet in Kenya unveiled
Samsung Electronics East Africa on Monday announced the local launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the thinnest, lightest and most immersive Samsung tablet globally. With its optimized Super AMOLED display, Tab S2 is designed for…
Astronomers reveal possibilities of alien life
Astronomers have claimed advanced alien life is possible in 50 galaxies. Scientists at Penn State University in the US have studied 100,000 galaxies and have come across 50 which could host alien life. Roger Griffith,…
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 goes on sale worldwide
The latest version of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphone series went on sale worldwide Friday, days after the electronics giant announced it was facing a second consecutive quarter of profit decline. The Galaxy S5 has a…
Galaxy Round: Samsung’s first smartphone with a curved display screen
Samsung’s first smartphone with a curved display screen entered the South Korean market on Thursday, as the electronics giant seeks to maintain its lead in the increasingly saturated market. Galaxy Round — a 5.7-inch handset…
Samsung sells more than 10 mn Galaxy S4 smartphones
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Thursday that global sales of its latest flagship Galaxy smartphone had topped 10 million units less than a month after its debut. A company statement said the Galaxy S4 had…