In the third quarter of 2024, China's smartphone market saw a slight bump, with around 69 million phones shipped—a 3. 2% increase from last year. This marks the fourth straight quarter of growth, mostly thanks to local brands. Vivo, for instance, boosted its sales by 21. 5%, staying at the top spot
Imagine lifting something as heavy as 10 school buses! That's exactly what NASA did in October. They carefully hoisted a massive, 103-ton piece onto a test stand at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. This huge part is a simulator for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's interstage component.
An astronaut from NASA's latest Crew-8 mission is currently under medical observation after experiencing some health issues upon return. The space mission, which landed off the coast of Florida, led to all four crew members being transported to a hospital for routine checks. One of these astronauts,
After a mission in space, one NASA astronaut ended up in the hospital. No one knows who it is or why they're there, but NASA says they're just being careful. Remember when astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper got dizzy after a mission in 2006? Space travel can be tough on the body. The astronauts
After a lengthy stay on the International Space Station, an astronaut from NASA faced a medical issue and was rushed to a hospital. This happened after the SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts—including Americans Narimet Matthew, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Russian Alexander Gr
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has called for an investigation into reports that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The Wall Street Journal's report suggests that Musk and Putin have discussed personal topics, business, and geo
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has raised eyebrows with his recent comments about SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's alleged conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the Semafor's World Economy Summit, Nelson expressed his concerns about the potential implications of these discussions. T
After safely splashing down near Florida early Friday morning, a crew of four astronauts were taken to a hospital for check-ups. One of them, a NASA astronaut, remained in the medical facility for a precautionary look-up due to a medical issue, but they're okay. The crew, which spent nearly eight mo
In space, things don't always go as planned, but that's okay! Take NASA's latest spacecraft, ACS3, for instance. It launched in April and has a fascinating story to tell. One of its four booms, which supports the solar sail that deployed successfully in August, has a slight bend. This was noticed in
For over 50 years, Bobby Allison waited for NASCAR to officially recognize his win at Bowman Gray Stadium. Now, at 86, he finally gets his due. Kenny Wallace, a former NASCAR driver, sheds light on the deep frustrations Allison carried. He believes Allison can now rest in peace. The story begins in
