The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous races in sports, and it has a long history that starts in 1959. The first winner was Lee Petty, who drove an Oldsmobile and finished the race at an average speed of about 135 miles per hour. Petty was special because he was both the driver and the owner of h
NASA has been asked to hit the brakes on spending for over 15 science projects. This pause comes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), even though Congress recently approved a budget that restored NASA's funding. The projects on hold include some big names, like the Chandra X-Ray Observato
NASA’s plan to send a crew to the moon after half a century has hit a snag. During a practice launch on January 31, 2026, the rocket that will carry four astronauts began leaking liquid hydrogen. The leak forced engineers to stop the fuel flow, fix it, and then restart—only for the problem to recur
Ryan Preece won a local race and is not stopping. Instead of focusing on the big Daytona 500, he’s planning to drive two types of cars at once – Super Late Models and Modifieds. He says he loves tinkering with the cars more than just racing them. During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece
Stewart Friesen, a well-known name in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, is gearing up for the 2026 season. But his journey hasn't been smooth. A serious crash in a dirt-racing event last July left him with a fractured pelvis and a broken tibia. It's been a tough road to recovery, but he's determine
NASCAR is in a tight spot. Last year wasn't kind to them financially. They had to pay a huge sum due to a legal issue with some racing teams. On top of that, fewer people are showing up to races, and their TV deals aren't bringing in as much money. So, what's their plan? They're reaching out to othe
Guyana's economy is soaring, with a 19. 3% growth in 2025. This is the sixth straight year of double-digit growth, but the oil sector, which has been the main driver, is slowing down. In 2025, oil grew by 21%, which is less than the 57. 7% growth in 2024. But other sectors like agriculture, mining,
China's private space sector is making waves, and it's not just about rockets. Over the past decade, this industry has seen a massive boom, with private companies stepping up to the plate. The focus? Reusable rockets, satellites, and even space tourism. In 2022, China opened its doors to more priva
The Challenger disaster, which happened 40 years ago, is a stark reminder of the importance of listening to experts. The story begins with Bob Ebeling, an engineer at Morton Thiokol, who was deeply troubled by the idea of launching the space shuttle in cold weather. He and other engineers had data s
Judith Resnik, a brilliant engineer from Akron, made history as the second American woman in space. She flew aboard the Discovery in 1984, but her life was tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded in 1986. Resnik was always confident about the safety of space missions, even joking that the
