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ARTEMIS II CREW TO RECEIVE THE STEPHEN HAWKING MEDAL

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Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen honoured for inspiring millions through their outstanding communication of the science, technology and human adventure of Artemis II

On October 17th, The Artemis II crew will receive the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication at STARMUS VIII in Tenerife, recognising their exceptional work in inspiring millions around the world through interviews, social media, educational outreach and direct engagement with the public.

CANARY ISLANDS, Spain, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARMUS today announces that the four members of the Artemis II crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen — have been selected to receive the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.

Before, during and after Artemis II, the four astronauts became powerful ambassadors for science and space exploration. Through interviews, social media, live communications, educational initiatives and public appearances, they brought the science and technology behind an extraordinarily complex mission closer to millions of people around the world.

Their communication went far beyond explaining the technical milestones of Artemis II. They shared the human experience of science and exploration — the preparation, challenges, risks, teamwork, international cooperation and sense of discovery behind a mission that opened a new chapter in humanity’s exploration of the Moon.

In doing so, they helped audiences understand not only what Artemis II was doing, but why it mattered.

Most importantly, they inspired people — particularly younger generations — to engage with science, engineering, technology and space exploration, demonstrating the extraordinary power of communication to turn a scientific mission into a shared human experience.

The Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication

The Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication was launched in 2016 by Stephen Hawking and STARMUS to recognise those who make an exceptional contribution to bringing science, exploration and the wonder of the Universe closer to society.

The Artemis II crew joins an exceptional group of 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal recipients. This year, STARMUS has also announced legendary filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott.

The 2026 awards have particular significance as STARMUS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal.

Previous recipients include some of the world’s most influential figures in science, exploration and culture, among them Buzz Aldrin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, Elon Musk, Brian Eno and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

From Apollo to Artemis

The recognition of the Artemis II crew continues a remarkable connection between STARMUS and human space exploration that began with the very first festival 15 years ago.

Over the years, nine Apollo astronauts have taken part in STARMUS, including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 8 astronauts Bill Anders and Jim Lovell, alongside legendary cosmonaut Alexei Leonov. They came to STARMUS not simply as pioneers of exploration, but to share their experiences, discoveries and vision directly with the public. Aldrin and Leonov returned to STARMUS several times in the years that followed.

Leonov held a particularly special place in the STARMUS family. In 1965, he became the first human being to walk in space, opening an entirely new chapter in human space exploration.

Fifteen years after STARMUS first brought together some of the pioneers of the Apollo era and the first spacewalk, the festival now welcomes the generation carrying human exploration back towards the Moon.

With Artemis II, that story enters a new generation.

A Medal that brings together science, space, art and music

The Stephen Hawking Medal itself embodies the philosophy of STARMUS.

Its design brings together some of the people and ideas at the heart of the festival: Stephen Hawking, Alexei Leonov and Brian May. It incorporates Leonov’s artistic depiction of Stephen Hawking and imagery connected with Brian May’s legendary Red Special guitar, bringing together science, human space exploration, art and music in a single object.

The presence of Leonov in the Medal’s design has a particularly powerful meaning. The man who became the first person to walk in space also used his talent as an artist to portray Stephen Hawking — and that image became part of a Medal devoted to communicating science to humanity.

The result is more than an award. It is a symbol of the idea on which STARMUS was founded: that science should not remain within laboratories, universities or spacecraft. It should be communicated, shared and made part of human culture.

That same philosophy now connects the pioneers of Apollo and Leonov’s generation with the astronauts of Artemis II.

“They brought millions of people with them”

Prof. Garik Israelian, astrophysicist and Co-Founder of STARMUS, said:

“Artemis II was an extraordinary scientific and technological mission, but this Medal recognises something different: the crew’s exceptional ability to communicate that adventure and inspire millions. They did not simply travel around the Moon — they brought millions of people with them. That is exactly the spirit of the Stephen Hawking Medal.”

Sir Brian May, astrophysicist, musician and Co-Founder of STARMUS, said, “It’s a special thrill for us at Starmus to be able to honor the intrepid Artemis II crew members in the same in the same way that we honored the Apollo astronauts who paved the way to the Moon over 50 years ago.”

Four astronauts, four voices

Each member of the Artemis II crew brought a distinctive voice to communicating the mission.

Reid Wiseman, Commander of Artemis II, communicated the mission with clarity, authenticity and a strong sense of purpose, helping audiences understand not only what the crew was doing, but why humanity continues to explore.

Victor Glover, pilot, brought a deeply human dimension to the story of Artemis II, connecting the science and technology of the mission with teamwork, trust, curiosity and courage, and communicating directly with audiences in an accessible and engaging way.

Christina Koch, mission specialist, is an engineer, scientist and astronaut, helped communicate both the scientific significance and the human experience of deep-space exploration, bringing audiences closer to the realities and possibilities of humanity’s return to the Moon.

Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist, communicated Artemis II with clarity, humility and enthusiasm, bringing an international perspective to the mission and highlighting how science and exploration can unite people and nations around common goals.

Together, the four astronauts gave Artemis II a powerful human voice and helped make one of the most complex scientific and technological endeavors of our time accessible to a global audience.

OMEGA and the Stephen Hawking Medal

OMEGA has been a long-standing collaborator of STARMUS and the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, sharing a unique connection with the history of human space exploration.

The OMEGA Speedmaster was officially qualified by NASA for crewed space missions in 1965 and went on to become inseparable from the history of lunar exploration and the Apollo programme.

As part of its collaboration with STARMUS, the company has created an inscribed special OMEGA Speedmaster referring to the Stephen Hawking Medal recognition of the crew of Artemis II. This further highlights the symbolic connection between the pioneers of the Apollo era, the legacy of Stephen Hawking and a new generation of explorers and science communicators.

For the Artemis II crew, that connection carries a particularly special meaning. The Stephen Hawking Medal and the OMEGA Speedmaster bring together two extraordinary legacies associated with humanity’s exploration of space — one celebrating the power to communicate science, and the other carrying a history intimately connected with humanity’s journeys beyond Earth.

The Medal Ceremony at STARMUS VIII

The Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication will be presented during the opening of STARMUS VIII — The Search for Truth on 17 October 2026 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.

The ceremony will bring together leading scientists, astronauts, Nobel laureates, artists and cultural figures from around the world, followed by a spectacular concert featuring Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman and Brian May, performing with the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra and an international house band.

The evening will also feature special guest appearances by legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman and violinist Rusanda Panfili, bringing together science, space exploration and music in the tradition that has defined STARMUS since its creation.

STARMUS VIII will take place in Tenerife and La Palma from 17–22 October 2026 under the theme The Search for Truth, bringing together some of the world’s leading figures in science, space exploration, technology, music and the arts to explore the importance of evidence, knowledge, reason and scientific thinking in an increasingly complex world.

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AI Revenue Questions Pull Semiconductor Stocks Off October Highs

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stock Preachers News Commentary – Semiconductor equities began October on firm footing, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF advancing for five consecutive sessions and the sector’s largest company reaching a record high, before retreating through the week ended October 9. Sentiment shifted on Thursday, when the Financial Times reported that OpenAI had told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50 billion at the end of September, below the approximately $70 billion figure that had been cited in media reports. Because semiconductor valuations are closely tied to expectations for AI infrastructure spending, the report weighed on the group, and the PHLX Semiconductor Index finished the week lower while the broader market was more resilient. Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM), Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU).

The pullback follows a period of substantial gains. The PHLX Semiconductor Index was up 73% year to date as of late September, and several of the sector’s largest constituents have recorded triple-digit gains in 2026. Higher long-term Treasury yields and a rise in crude oil prices added pressure midweek, as higher discount rates tend to weigh most on companies valued on long-term growth expectations.

Company-specific developments shaped performance within the group. Two companies reported record milestones early in the week, while others faced open questions regarding a manufacturing partnership, ongoing litigation and the sustainability of AI-related demand.

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In other industry developments and happenings in the market this week include:

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM)

TSMC shares reached a record high on October 5 after Elon Musk confirmed early-stage discussions about a role for the company in his planned Terafab chip complex in Texas, calling them “just discussions.” On October 8 the company reported September revenue of NT$511.86 billion, up 54.6% from a year earlier and down 0.6% from August, bringing revenue for the first nine months of 2026 to NT$3.90 trillion, up 41.1%.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA)

NVIDIA shares reached a record high on October 5, bringing their year-to-date gain to approximately 24.8% and their advance since the August 26 earnings report to approximately 14%. The company has also shown relative strength during recent sector weakness: on September 28, when semiconductor shares declined on AI safety concerns, NVIDIA advanced after announcing a $150 billion share buyback authorization and releasing two open-source tools designed to help control AI agents.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC)

Intel shares declined on October 5 after Musk indicated that TSMC could participate in Terafab, a project Intel joined as a partner in April. On October 8 Musk said his companies will build and operate the Texas complex and that another chipmaker could at most sublease part of the site. Intel has said it will remain involved, although the scope of its role has not been finalized. Despite the decline, Intel shares were up approximately 215% year to date as of the October 5 close.

Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM)

Arm shares declined during a five-day jury trial in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, where Qualcomm alleges that Arm breached their licensing agreements and sought to undermine Qualcomm’s dealings with Meta Platforms. Arm denies the claims. The case went to the jury on October 9, and the judge has not yet ruled on whether a clause that could let Qualcomm stop paying royalties for five years is enforceable. Arm reports earnings on November 4.

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU)

Micron shares declined alongside other memory producers despite Rosenblatt raising its price target to $1,900 from $1,500 on October 6, citing a beat-and-raise quarter and the potential for buybacks. Memory producers had advanced with the broader group in early October before sentiment shifted later in the week.

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Church of Scientology International’s Scientology Network Marks World Mental Health Day with CCHR Documentary Marathon

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On World Mental Health Day, October 10, Scientology Network presents a marathon event spotlighting the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The program features CCHR’s mission to expose psychiatric industry corruption and combat human rights abuses.

The World Mental Health Day Marathon on Scientology Network features three CCHR documentaries and Voices for Humanity.

This focus comes at a critical moment, as concerns over the potential links between psychiatric drugs, suicide, aggression and violence have thrust the issue of psychiatric drugging into the public eye.

Founded in 1969, CCHR is a nonprofit mental health watchdog responsible for helping to enact nearly 400 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive practices.

The World Mental Health Day Marathon will feature:

CCHR documentaries—an ongoing investigative series confronting powerful psychiatric groups to reveal corruption and the alarming history of abuses. The films included are:Psychiatry: An Industry of Death —An investigation of psychiatry’s dark past.Making a Killing —Examining the “unholy alliance” between the psychiatric industry, Big Pharma and government regulators.Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects — Examining the potential link between rising psychiatric drug prescriptions and acts of violence and suicide.Voices for Humanity—the only ongoing television series dedicated to showcasing everyday people leading grassroots efforts to promote human rights, educate youth on the dangers of drugs and combat psychiatric abuse.Documentary Showcase: Letters from Generation Rx—An Award-winning documentary that exposes the dangerous and devastating effects of antidepressants, antipsychotics and other drugs marketed by pharmaceutical companies as “safe and effective.”

The World Mental Health Day Marathon starts October 10 at 8 a.m. ET.

Learn the truth about the psychiatric industry. Visit cchr.org for more information, and see the full marathon schedule at scientology.tv/schedule.

Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network’s innovative content has been recognized with more than 175 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church’s global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Emdoor Information Marks 18 Years of Rugged Computing Excellence with Vertically Integrated Capabilities

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and field operations increasingly depend on mission-critical mobile computing, global demand for reliable rugged tablets, rugged laptops, and rugged handhelds continues to accelerate. Emdoor Information, a publicly listed company on China’s A-share main board since 2023 and an 18-year veteran in rugged computing, has established itself as a rugged computing solutions provider for industrial customers worldwide. Founded in 2008, the company delivers sustained growth, world-class manufacturing, resilient supply chains, full-stack R&D, and comprehensive lifecycle services. Its rugged computing products and industrial customers now span North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving sectors such as public utilities, intelligent manufacturing, warehouse management, transportation, energy industry.

Financial Strength & Governance: Listed and Well Governed

Emdoor Information’s financial performance reflects the durability of its business model. Listed on China’s A-share main board in 2023, the company reported 2025 revenue of RMB 4.583 billion (approximately USD 640 million), up 44.15% year over year. This growth is driven by disciplined governance and sustained innovation: R&D staff account for over 40% of the workforce, and cumulative R&D investment over the past five years reached RMB 964 million, a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%. As a publicly listed company with transparent reporting, Emdoor Information offers industrial customers and channel partners the governance stability needed for long-term cooperation.

Integrated Manufacturing & Quality: Own Lines, 7.8M Units

Emdoor Information owns its self-built Emdoor Building, which includes corporate offices and a 20,000-square-meter intelligent manufacturing base. The base has four production floors, 15 integrated assembly and testing lines, and an annual capacity of 7.8 million units. Co-locating manufacturing and R&D within the headquarters enables rapid design validation and faster time-to-market. The facility holds ISO five-system certification and uses advanced automation, including AI-powered visual inspection and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for full-process traceability.

The Emdoor Building also houses a reliability testing base backed by tens of millions of RMB in investment, with dedicated labs for waterproofing, drop testing, environmental simulation, and mechanical durability. All rugged tablets, laptops, and handheld terminals undergo rigorous validation against IP ratings and MIL-STD-810 standards, ensuring reliable operation under extreme field conditions.

Supply Chain Resilience: Steady Supply, Controlled Costs

Emdoor Information’s supply chain is anchored by long term partnerships with global semiconductor and technology leaders, including Intel, Qualcomm, and Rockchip. These relationships, recognized by honors such as Intel Premium Partner and Microsoft ODM Strategic Champion, provide early access to platform level technical resources and prioritized supply allocation.

The company centralizes component procurement through its group supply chain management center. With annual procurement in the hundreds of millions of RMB, this approach optimizes hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) costs while maintaining tier one supplier quality. To mitigate volatility, especially in memory and storage, Emdoor maintains strategic bulk inventory and dynamic safety stock across critical materials. This discipline is supported by a rolling finished goods inventory valued at RMB 120 million, enabling delivery of standard configurations in one to three days and customized units in seven to thirty days. As a result, the company ensures stable pricing, controlled cost fluctuations, and protection of customer project margins.

Full Stack R&D & Product Innovation: 100 Models, 5 Platforms, 3 OS

Emdoor Information offers a broad product portfolio: rugged tablets and laptops, rugged handhelds, vehicle mounted computers, and industrial panel PCs from 4 to 21.5 inches. It supports five platforms, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Rockchip, across Windows, Android, and Linux. With nearly 100 models in active production, the company matches precise configurations to industrial scenarios such as quality inspection, intelligent patrol, and edge computing.

These platforms are often specified among the best rugged tablet, laptop, vehicle mount tablet, and industrial panel PC solutions for mission critical operations. A key strength is full stack internal development, covering industrial design, structural engineering, hardware architecture, software integration, and validation testing. All products carry international certifications including CCC, CE, FCC, RoHS, GMS, and UN38.3, plus specialized certifications for hazardous environments and automotive deployments.

On software, devices ship with pre-installed productivity tools such as physical key remapping, kiosk mode, and granular system controls. The integrated Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform enables fleet wide deployment, batch configuration, and remote control. Open SDK and API access for modules like barcode scanning facilitates rapid secondary development and enterprise integration, eliminating the need to build adapter frameworks from scratch. Beyond standard configurations, Emdoor provides rugged devices customization across hardware, software, and structural redesign for specialized operational needs.

Lifecycle Service Excellence: Worldwide Reach, Lasting Alliances

Recognizing that enterprise and industrial computing deployments often operate on lifecycles of five to ten years, Emdoor Information has built a service architecture for long term reliability. It provides repair services in Hong Kong. Technical support is available through a dedicated hotline, official social media, email, and an online support system with full lifecycle traceability from issue submission to resolution.

The company offers structured maintenance training to help customer engineering teams manage devices autonomously. It also operates a continuous feedback mechanism with after sales follow up and annual satisfaction surveys. Insights from frontline customers are integrated into product development, keeping device capabilities and service delivery aligned with field needs. For channel and distribution partners, Emdoor provides market development support including marketing collateral, agent training, industry salons, and trade show facilitation. Sales enablement includes project registration, territorial protection, and flexible inventory allocation, creating a full spectrum collaboration framework from pre sales consultation to long term after sales engagement.

Conclusion

Backed by financial strength & governance, integrated manufacturing & quality, supply chain resilience, full-stack R&D & product innovation and lifecycle service excellence, Emdoor Information has built a global partner network across multiple continents and earned recognition from customers in industrial automation, logistics, transportation, and field service. “Our growth reflects not only market demand but also the strength of our vertically integrated model, from manufacturing and supply chain to R&D and lifecycle services,” said a company spokesperson. Looking ahead, Emdoor Information remains committed to deepening its rugged computing expertise, optimizing product performance and service delivery, and expanding worldwide. Its vision is to become a leading global provider of rugged computing solutions, delivering reliable, mission critical devices for the most demanding environments.

About Emdoor Information

Emdoor Information (SZ: 001314) specializes in providing high-quality rugged mobile computing devices and customized solutions for industry clients worldwide. Its portfolio includes rugged handhelds, rugged tablets, rugged notebooks, vehicle PCs, and industrial panel PCs. For more information, visit www.emdoorrugged.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

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