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China to Launch Robotic Spacecraft to Search for Water Ice on the Moon's South PoleChina is preparing to launch a special robotic spacecraft, called Chang'e-7, to search for water ice on the Moon. The launch is planned for August 23...
Scientists Use Lasers to Recreate Diamond Rain on EarthDeep inside planets like Uranus and Neptune, extreme pressure causes carbon to form diamonds that rain down. For a long time, this was just an idea. N...
Florida Reports Third Death From Flesh-Eating Bacteria This YearA small cut or scrape can be dangerous in Florida's warm waters, where rivers meet the sea. This environment, called brackish water, is a breeding gro...
Colorado Researchers Host Public Vote for "Chubby Marmot" to Fund Climate StudyIn the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, researchers are holding a unique online competition to raise money for an important climate study. Yellow-bellied...
Scientists Find Out How Ancient Human Brains Stayed Undecayed for Thousands of YearsNormally, a human brain decays very quickly after death because it is soft and contains a lot of fat. However, archaeologists have often found ancient...
Scientists recreate the universe's first microsecond using small atomic collisionsFor one microsecond after the universe began, there were no stars, planets, or normal atoms. Instead, the universe was a hot, chaotic mix called quark...
A Teacher Moves to Los Angeles and Adopts Her Elderly NeighborHeidi Widmer, a teacher, moved to Los Angeles after her marriage ended. She found a new apartment in Culver City. On her first night, she heard loud n...
NASA Astronaut Shares Amazing Photo of the Eye of Africa from SpaceIn the Sahara Desert, there is a large, eye-shaped landform called the Eye of Africa. From the ground, it is hard to see its shape because of sand and...
Canada Plans Major Investment in Clean Energy for Eastern ProvincesCanadian leaders have announced a significant agreement to expand hydroelectric and wind power in the country's eastern provinces. The deal is valued...
Scientists Retrieve Ancient Ice Core from Antarctica to Study Earth's Climate HistoryAn international team of scientists has successfully drilled and extracted a 2,800-meter-long ice core from Antarctica, reaching down to the bedrock....- Scientists Use Gut Bacteria to Fight Pancreatic CancerPancreatic cancer is difficult to treat because it creates a protective shield around tumors, blocking the body's immune system. Now, scientists at th...
Rescued donkeys help protect a Spanish national park from dangerous wildfiresSpain recently experienced its worst wildfire season in 30 years, with about one million acres burned by August 2025. Many regions, including Andalusi...
Drought Makes Ships Pay Millions to Use Panama CanalA severe lack of rain has caused major problems at the Panama Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Water levels in Gatu...- NASA Telescope Finds Proof That Strong Magnetic Fields Change Empty SpaceScientists have found new evidence that the empty space between stars might not be empty after all. Using a special NASA telescope, they looked at the...
34 Endangered Tree Snails Rescued and Moved to Missouri Zoo After TyphoonIn July 2026, a powerful storm called Super Typhoon Bavi hit the Northern Mariana Islands. The storm had very strong winds and high ocean waves. On th...
Astronauts Replace Important Antenna Outside Space StationTwo astronauts went outside the International Space Station on Tuesday to replace an important antenna. This antenna helps the station communicate wit...
Large Wildfire Burns Belgian Nature Reserve Amid Extreme European HeatThe High Fens, a normally wet nature reserve in eastern Belgium, is experiencing its largest wildfire ever. This area, known for its peat bogs and for...- Mysterious Red Dots in Early Universe Are Supermassive Black Holes in Hidden GalaxiesThe James Webb Space Telescope discovered bright red specks in the early universe, between 600 million and 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. These...
Wildfire Smoke and a Low Sun Gave Spain a Golden Solar EclipseOn August 12, 2026, the sky over Spain became unusually colorful during a total solar eclipse. As the moon passed in front of the sun, most of mainlan...
Southern Adventist University Students Win Top Award at 2026 Sonscreen Film FestivalHundreds of young filmmakers gathered in California for the 2026 Sonscreen Film Festival, held at the Loma Linda University Church from April 9 to 11....
Strong earthquake hits Indonesia, killing more than 50 peopleA powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 struck Indonesia's Flores Island early Saturday morning, causing widespread destruction and killing over 50 people...- Scientists Measure Brain Fluid Speed to Understand Alzheimer's DiseaseJust like a city needs to remove trash, the human brain has a system to clear away waste. Scientists have discovered a network that washes harmful was...
Former Wendy's Employee Accepted to Yale University Thanks to Bosses Funding His EducationIn 2016, Thalles Winner DeSouza, then 13, experienced a terrifying night in his Brazilian neighborhood when bullets hit his home. His mother decided t...
French Police Warn Drivers About Deer That Eat Fermented Fruit and Become DrunkSpring in the French countryside brings warm weather and a strange danger on the roads. Police are warning drivers to watch out for animals that have...
Far-right AfD party gains significantly in polls before important German electionsFor many years, a strong unwritten rule has guided German politics: mainstream parties refuse to form governing partnerships with far-right groups. Ho...
Astronomers Find New Type of Object: A Black Hole Star in the Early UniverseWhen the James Webb Space Telescope started working in 2022, it showed astronomers a puzzle. In images of the early universe, there were small, bright...
Archaeologists Find 9,500-Year-Old Pregnant Teenager in Swedish CaveIn a cave on a small island near Sweden, archaeologists have found the remains of a pregnant teenager. The burial is between 8,000 and 9,500 years old...
Thirty Lions and Tigers Moved from Closed Zoo to Sanctuaries WorldwideIn mid-August, a large operation began near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two tigers were carefully placed into carriers and moved into transport container...- NASA Asks India to Help Build First Permanent Moon BaseScientists think there is old ice in the dark craters at the Moon's South Pole. This ice could be used for the first permanent human settlement in spa...
Heavy Rain in Japan Causes Flooding, Kills at Least Four, and Strands ThousandsIn mid-August, Japan usually celebrates Obon, a holiday for visiting family. However, on August 13, 2026, heavy rain caused severe flooding in Chiba p...
Scientists Detect Invisible Particles from Offline Nuclear Reactors for the First TimeDeep underground in France, scientists have made a significant discovery using the Double Chooz detector. This detector, located 400 meters below the...
Somalia to Participate in Venice Biennale for the First Time in 2026In May 2026, Somalia will make history by participating in the Venice Biennale, a major international art exhibition. This event marks the country's f...- Astronomers Accidentally Film a Dying Star Recycling Itself into SpaceIn November 2025, astronomers were testing a new telescope aimed at the Helix Nebula, a famous object in the night sky about 650 light-years away. The...
- Pakistan Selects "Jinnah-1" as Name for First Lunar Rover Mission in 2029Pakistan has chosen a name for its first lunar rover, which is planned for a mission in 2029. The rover will be called "Jinnah-1." This name was sugge...
Large Roman Building Found Under Athens StreetWorkers in Athens, Greece, have found a large Roman building complex under a street. This discovery happened during work to improve Vasilissis Olgas A...
BTS Members Reunite for Concerts in Texas After Military ServiceFans of the global music group BTS have eagerly awaited their reunion. In South Korea, men are required to complete about 18 months of military servic...- Astronomers Find a Giant Black Hole Star from the Early UniverseSince 2022, strange red dots have appeared in images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. These bright objects caused much discussion among scienti...
- Fossil Discovery Shows Mammal Ancestors Gave Birth to Live Young 236 Million Years AgoResearchers have found evidence that an ancient creature, a relative of mammals from 236 million years ago, gave birth to live young. This discovery w...
Apple Opens New Factory and Training Center in HoustonApple has recently opened a new center in Houston, Texas, focusing on advanced manufacturing and training. This facility, located in the Jersey Villag...- Douglas County Displays New Outdoor Sculptures for Year-Long Art ExhibitionAs the weather gets warmer in the Denver area, new outdoor sculptures have appeared in Douglas County. These are part of the Art Encounters program, w...
Extreme Heat Affects Millions in Europe as Rivers ShrinkHospitals in the United Kingdom are struggling with extreme heat, as medical staff collapse during shifts. Some healthcare workers have experienced se...- Astronomers Find Three Giant Black Holes in an Old Galaxy Far AwayScientists have discovered three supermassive black holes in a distant galaxy called J0148-4214. This galaxy is so far away that the light we see from...
Ohio Officially Recognizes Girls Flag Football as a Varsity SportIn Ohio, girls flag football has rapidly grown from just five teams in 2021 to becoming an officially recognized varsity sport. The Ohio High School A...- Severe Drought in Rome Reveals Ancient Imperial Bridge RuinsItaly is experiencing a severe water shortage, causing the Tiber River in Rome to drop to its lowest level in years. The river's flow is now less than...
Typhoon Dolphin Causes Over One Million People to Evacuate in Eastern ChinaHeavy rains, the worst in over 150 years, fell on Shanghai as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday, August 10, 2026. This extreme weather event for...
Scientists Take Clear Pictures of Small Sun WhirlpoolsHigh on a volcano in Hawaii, scientists have used a powerful telescope to take the clearest pictures ever of the sun's surface. The Daniel K. Inouye S...
Fenway Sports Group Buys a Team in New Women's Indoor Golf LeagueFenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club, has bought a team in a new women's professional golf league call...- Scientists Find Silver Nanoparticles Change Their Working Areas in Clean Energy DevicesSolid oxide cells are important for clean energy. These devices work at high temperatures and can do two jobs. They can be fuel cells that make electr...
Iran Demands US Reparations and Sanctions Removal to Reopen Strait of HormuzThe Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy, has become very quiet after a military conflict in February 2026 involving Iran, Israel, and...
Scientists Use AI to Create New Viruses That Kill Drug-Resistant BacteriaIn California, scientists have made a significant biological discovery. Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers from Stanford University and t...
Fisherman Finds 2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Full of Wine Jars Near SicilyGiacomo De Mola, a fisherman, was exploring the waters off Sicily's west coast when his equipment detected a large shape underwater. Thinking it was a...
Field Museum Connects Real Fossils with Pokémon Characters in New ExhibitIn early March 2026, a huge number of people, over 23,000, waited online for tickets to the Field Museum in Chicago. This museum, which usually gets a...- Russian Drone and Missile Attack Kills Toddler and Grandparents Near KyivIn Pukhivka, a town near Kyiv, a house was destroyed by a Russian drone attack early on August 8, 2026. A grandfather, grandmother, and their three-ye...
Scientists Find Many New Species on Remote Angolan PlateauScientists have discovered many new species on a remote plateau in Angola called Lisima Plateau. This area was difficult to explore for many years bec...
Motorcyclists Help Elderly Woman Cross Busy Street in MalaysiaAt a busy intersection in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, an elderly woman struggled to cross the street. She was using a walking aid and found it very diffic...
A piece of a SpaceX rocket hit the Moon at high speed.On August 5, 2026, a large part of a SpaceX rocket crashed onto the Moon's surface. The rocket part, which was as tall as a five-story building, hit t...
Brazil Completes Amazon Territory Marking for Uncontacted Kawahiva Tribe After 27 YearsIn the Brazilian Amazon, the Kawahiva, an Indigenous group of about 35 to 50 people, live separately from the modern world. They have survived for yea...
Giant Stick Insects to Return to Island After Successful Global Breeding ProgramA maritime disaster in 1918 led to the near extinction of the Lord Howe Island stick insect. When the SS Makambo ran aground near Lord Howe Island, bl...
Brain Scans Show Extinct Dodo Bird Was Intelligent and Probably Active at NightWhen Dutch explorers arrived on the island of Mauritius in 1598, they met a large bird that could not fly. This bird was not afraid of the new human v...
Scientists Find a Huge River of Liquid Iron Has Changed Direction Deep Inside EarthScientists have discovered a large flow of liquid iron deep inside the Earth that has unexpectedly changed direction. This flow is located in the oute...
Scientists Find First Atmosphere on a Rocky Planet in the Habitable ZoneFor twenty years, scientists have searched for answers about whether rocky planets orbiting distant stars could keep their air. Now, they have found o...
Seattle Tech Developer Creates Retro Video Game Honoring Viral Short-Spined RaccoonIn Seattle, a unique raccoon named Jimothy has become famous online because of his very short body. A resident named Kiana Hall filmed him and posted...- Archaeologists Discover 18 Ancient Tombs and Gold 'Tongues' in Coastal EgyptArchaeologists in Egypt have found 18 new ancient tombs on the Mediterranean coast near Marina El Alamein. This site, located about 100 kilometers wes...
- Scientists Find Proof That Einstein's Relativity Changes Chemical Bonds in Heavy ElementsMost people learn in school that chemical bonds have a specific structure. A triple bond usually has one strong sigma bond and two weaker pi bonds. Ho...
- US and Iran are close to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours.The Strait of Hormuz, a very important waterway for energy, has been closed for months due to conflict. This narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman...
Huge Magma Reservoir Found Under Tuscany, Similar in Size to YellowstoneScientists have discovered a very large area of hot, melted rock deep under the Tuscany region of Italy. This magma reservoir is located between 8 and...
14-Year-Old Nigerian Student Wins Top Prize at Global Spelling Competition in ChinaWhen Damilola Adeolu returned to her hometown of Ado-Ekiti, she was celebrated by residents, religious leaders, and educators. The 14-year-old girl ha...
Scientists Find New Immune Cell That Explodes to Kill BacteriaScientists have discovered a new type of immune cell in a small aquatic animal called a planarian flatworm. These special cells, named 'ruptoblasts,'...- Scientists Find Centuries of Hidden DNA on the Shroud of TurinScientists have analyzed genetic material found on the Shroud of Turin, a piece of linen believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The...
- Scientists Find Oldest Known Ancestors of Spider Fangs in 518-Million-Year-Old FossilOver 500 million years ago, a small hunter lived in the warm oceans of what is now southern China. This ancient marine animal, named Urokodia, was onl...
New York's Longest-Serving Teacher Honored with National Award After 65 YearsMartha Strever, a dedicated math teacher at Linden Avenue Middle School, has been honored with a national lifetime achievement award. She has taught a...- Wildfires Destroy Over 600 Buildings and Force 60,000 People to Evacuate SpokaneWildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed over 600 homes and businesses, forcing about 60,000 people to leave their homes. The fires started on...
Record Low Danube River Levels Threaten Nuclear Power Plants in Eastern EuropeIn Romania, the military used explosives to try and clear rocks blocking the Danube River. Their goal was to send more water to the Cernavoda nuclear...- Scientists Use Moonquakes to Find Hidden IceScientists have found a new way to locate ice hidden deep within the Moon's craters. These areas are very cold and dark, and finding water is importan...
A small meteor briefly appeared in a photograph of a distant nebula.In the desert of Nevada, astrophotographer Tom Burnett took a picture of the Great Lacerta Nebula, a large cloud of gas in space. He used a long expos...- President Trump Halts Military Strikes on Iran to Seek Deal on Strait of HormuzAmerican embassies in Iraq, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates issued a warning in early August, telling citizens to consider leaving the region or...
Asteroid Discovered in 1857 Found to Be Three Connected Bodies with a Tiny MoonFor almost 170 years, a bright asteroid called (44) Nysa, first seen in 1857, hid its true shape. It was thought to be a single rock orbiting between...- Scientists Find DNA from Two Unknown Ancient Human Species in Modern PeopleScientists have discovered DNA from two unknown ancient human species within the genetic code of people living today. Researchers at the University of...
Belfast is hosting Europe's biggest Irish culture festival for the first time.Belfast's city center is very busy this week as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the most important event for traditional Irish arts. This is the f...
Italy Suspends Open Borders with Spain Due to Migrant Surge in CeutaCeuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, experienced a major crisis when up to 60,000 migrants crossed the border from Morocco in July 2026. This sudden...
NASA Rover Finds Large Area of Geometric Shapes on MarsFor over ten years, a robot explorer has been climbing a large mountain on another planet. On June 19 and 20, 2026, NASA's Curiosity rover took pictur...- Artificial Intelligence Creates First Vaccine That Passes Safety Tests on PeopleFor many years, medicine has tried to catch up with new diseases. When a new virus appears, scientists work quickly to create a defense. Now, research...
New Orleans Celebrates Louis Armstrong's Legacy at 26th Satchmo SummerFestThis August, the historic Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans will be filled with music. For the first time since Hurricane Ida caused damage in 2021, a...- President Trump Announces a Plan for Hamas to Give Up Weapons in GazaThe conflict that started with an attack in October 2023 has caused many deaths. Around 73,000 Palestinians have died during military actions in Gaza....
Thousands of Migrants Enter Spanish City in Africa in One DayThe Spanish city of Ceuta, located in North Africa, experienced an unprecedented event when about 60,000 people crossed the border from Morocco in jus...- Scientists Create First Optical Crystal That Controls Light Using TimeScientists have created a new type of crystal that can control light not just by its physical structure, but also by changing its properties over time...
- A Raccoon with a Rare Spinal Condition Becomes Famous WorldwideIn Seattle, a woman named Kiana Hall saw a raccoon with a very unusual body shape. It had no visible neck and a round body. She filmed it and posted t...
- Russian Missiles and Drones Kill Eight in Ukraine; Stray Weapon Hits PolandOver 56,000 people in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sheltered underground as Russia launched a large aerial attack on July 30, 2026. The attack included ab...
- NASA Observes a Wandering Supermassive Black Hole Destroying a Star Far From Its Galaxy's CenterIn November 2025, an automated camera in Southern California captured a surprising event: a star was being destroyed far from the center of its galaxy...
The Oak Cliff Film Festival Marks 15 Years with Most Submissions EverThe Oak Cliff Film Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Usually held in June, this year's festival was moved to late summer, from July 30 to...- NASA Intern Creates AI Tool for Artemis II Moon MissionOn April 1, 2026, a rocket launched from Earth carrying four astronauts towards the Moon. This was the Artemis II mission, the first time humans had t...
US and Saudi Arabia Attack Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq TogetherAfter a period of quiet, tensions rose again in the Middle East. On Tuesday evening, Iran launched missiles at American bases in Jordan. Iran also sen...- Scientists Find Huge Ice Avalanches on PlutoFar away, beyond the planet Neptune, is a world with extremely cold temperatures. On this dwarf planet, Pluto, water is frozen solid like rock. For a...
- Christopher Nolan Directs a New, Large IMAX Movie Based on an Ancient Greek StoryChristopher Nolan has released a new movie based on an old Greek story. The film, which came out on July 17, 2026, is about Odysseus, a king trying to...
- A strong earthquake and a mall explosion in Japan have caused several deaths.On the afternoon of July 28, 2026, a powerful earthquake shook southwestern Japan. The earthquake, which happened about six miles below Kumamoto Prefe...
- Scientists Create First Radio Image of Two Orbiting Supermassive Black HolesAstronomers have captured the first radio image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other. These black holes are located in a system called...
- Cristiano Ronaldo Starts a TV Production Company to Make a Drama About Football AgentsCristiano Ronaldo is starting a new career in television production. He is making a drama series called "Day 1s" about British football agents. The sh...
- Dinosaur extinction caused by heat from asteroid dust cloud, not just impactSixty-six million years ago, a large asteroid hit Earth. This caused a massive explosion and a huge crater. Scientists have long wondered how this eve...
US and Iran Stop Military Attacks While Mediators Work on a CeasefireFor almost two weeks, the United States bombed military sites in Iran. Then, around July 24, 2026, the bombings stopped. Iran also stopped its attacks...- Archaeologists Find 500,000-Year-Old Elephant Bone Tool in Southern EnglandIn the 1990s, workers near Chichester in West Sussex found a small, triangular bone piece. For many years, it was stored with other items from the Box...