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Meet the kids taking part in the Highland Games
Next up, have you ever heard of the Highland Games? It’s a tradition that’s been going on for centuries. Well, Otis went along to the junior Highland Games in Braemar to find out what the games are all about.
Nasa reveals Artemis III crew for next step towards Moon landing
Nasa names the four astronauts who will blast off as part of the Artemis III mission in 2027 - the next step for humans to return to the Moon. Learn more about each crew member, and their mission, here.
NASA Knows: What Is Mass Distribution?
This article is for students grades 5-8. Mass distribution affects everything from galaxy shapes to aircraft design to planetary rotation. It’s used to map stars in our universe, figure out what planets are made of, and even to determine how luggage is loaded onto an airplane. Mass distribution can be a tricky thing to understand. […]
Shrey Parikh Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee In Rare Spell-Off
Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh of California is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His historic victory on May 28 was sealed by the word "bromocriptine." In case you are curious, this is a medicine used to treat hormone-related conditions.
Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs also created life-supporting environment, study suggests
Scientists say the high heat created by the collision, could have helped life on the planet for around eight million years. Find out more here.
London to get some of the world's 'most advanced' trains
London is set to get some very hi-tech new trains! Transport bosses say they are some of the world's most advanced trains. Find out more here.
Send YOUR questions for Jill Scott on her epic Sport Relief challenge!
Newsround will be asking Jill Scott your questions halfway through her epic challenge, so get involved!
Imagination is not just replaying what we’ve seen and heard
New brain scans are helping sort out how our brains process imagined thoughts versus real sensations.
'The Tartan Army sticks with the team': Scotland fans look ahead to the World Cup
The World Cup is nearly here - and for Scotland it's the first time they have reached the men's finals since 1998. We spoke to some young fans to get the lowdown on the team and find out what they're looking forward to at this summer's tournament...
Baa-rilliant! Royal Mint coin to celebrate 50 years of Aardman
If you are a fan of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit, or Morph ewe'll be wanting one of these special coins. Find out more here. A new 50p coin featuring some of some of Aardman studios most recognisable characters has been announced.
More UK councils issue warnings over the safety of dumpling squishies
Councils across the UK are warning that some dumpling squishies are unsafe. Find out more here.
Octopus bloom spreads along UK coast to Scotland and Wales
In 2025 Octopus numbers boomed off the southwest coast, now the eight-armed creatures are getting more adventurous. Find out more here.
Bike Week 2026: How often do you cycle?
It's Bike Week, the UK's biggest celebration of cycling, so we want to know how often you use your pedal power. Find out more here.
Mangrove forests are growing back, new study says
Mangroves soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases but have been under threat from human activity in recent years.
Meet The "T. Rex of the Sea"
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) has long been considered the king of the land. Now, scientists have found an equally terrifying ancient sea predator. It ruled the oceans about 13 million years before T. rex roamed Earth. The animal was so powerful that the researchers named it Tylosaurus rex. It means "king of the knob lizards."
Rare sighting of Great White shark caught on camera in Mediterranean Sea
Divers have filmed an incredibly rare interaction with a Great White shark in the Mediterranean Sea.
NASA’s DART spacecraft changed 2 asteroids’ orbit around the sun
In 2022, NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid. New data show how that impact changed the orbit around the sun of this space rock — and its partner.
Scientists Say: Synesthesia
This is a trait in which one kind of sensory input, such as sound, can trigger another sense, such as sight.
Rescue efforts underway following powerful earthquake in the Philippines
Rescue efforts are underway after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has hit the Philippines, causing many buildings to collapse.
What is World Oceans Day, and what's this year's theme?
Monday 8 June is World Oceans Day. A time to celebrate and raise awareness of issues affecting our oceans.
What do YOU love most about YOUR best friends?
What do you love most about them, and what special memories do you have together? Let them know how much you appreciate them in the comments.
World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know
With three host countries, 48 teams taking part, and over 104 matches, there's a lot of football to come. We've got it covered with your guide to all things World Cup 2026.
Astronauts told to return to ISS after attempt to repair air leak
After discovering an air leak, the seven people currently on the ISS were told they may have to evacuate. But the repairs were paused, and the crew are back on board.
Sweet work! How bees use their ball skills to get sugary treats
The bees had to roll a ball into the correct hole in the ground to be able to drink from a fake flower filled with sugar water - but some even managed to cheat by finding a lazier way to get the tasty reward.