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Happy birthday! World's oldest living person turns 117
Ethel Caterham was born on the 21st of August 1909. Check out some of the historic events she's lived through!
500-Year-Old Potatoes Found Intact In Peru
Archeologists in South America have discovered two remarkably intact 500-year-old potatoes. The rare find was revealed in a study published in the Journal of Field Archaeology on May 1, 2026. It shows how the Inca Empire was able to provide food to communities far from where crops were grown.
China to launch robotic mission to the Moon
The Chang'e-7 mission will see the exploration of the Moon's south pole in search of water ice.
Small barn owl rescued from one big adventure
Little Reg was saved by an Army crew after being found about 70 miles from shore.
What is El Niño and how could it affect our weather?
What is El Niño, and how can warmer Pacific Ocean water change winds, rainfall and temperatures in the UK and across the world?
Humans have used fire far longer than anyone realized
Cave dirt suggests one ancestral species was using fire around 1.8 million years ago. That pushes back the earliest known use by about 800,000 years.
What is your favourite emoji to use?
The loudly crying face emoji was the most popular in 2025 according to data from Google, but what is your most used emoji? Have your say here...
Shrew knew! Shrew snouts found to grow bigger in winter
Despite shrinking to save energy in the winter, long-clawed shrews have been shown to grow their snouts in the cold months. Find out more here.
Five young Premier League players to watch this season
Keep reading to meet five young footballers coming through the ranks who could shine this season.
Whales taking advantage of rising sea temperatures
Hundreds of the world's biggest whales including humpbacks, minke and fin whales have taken advantage of rising sea temperatures in East Greenland.
How much do you know about elephants?
Test your knowledge with our quiz about these natural giants
How to lessen your pet’s impacts on the planet
Climate-friendly food choices, new poop solutions and avoiding animals collected from the wild can all help make pet ownership more sustainable.
Prince Harry and family moving back to UK
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children, have been living in the United States since they stepped down as working royals six years ago.
Thousands of teenagers getting their GCSE results
If you have older siblings, family or friends getting their important exam results - it's a very big day. Be nice and prepare for nerves!
NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based pathways for students into skilled technical jobs in the aerospace industry. The awards were made through the new NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative, or NASA State Hubs. This investment in state ecosystems is designed to accelerate the development […]
Met office could name storm after Shaun the Sheep
Will there be a Storm Shaun or Storm Timmy? Find out more here...
What are the arguments for and against drilling in the North Sea?
We take a look at the controversial drilling plans for sites in the North Sea and who is for and against them.
"Gus" The T. rex Fetches A Staggering $50.1 Million At Auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) skeleton named "Gus" sold for a record-breaking $50.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York on July 14, 2026. The winning sale came after a fierce 10-minute bidding war. The final price far exceeded the fossil's pre-sale estimate of $20 million to $30 million. It also broke the previous dinosaur fossil auction record of $44.6 million set by "Apex," the Stegosaurus, in 2024.
How much weight can a waterlily take?
The quirky competition was created by the Denver Botanic Gardens in the US, who challenged other public gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their waterlilies could bear.
Career Spotlight: Mechanic (Ages 14-18)
What does a mechanic do? Machines and engines are all around us. They power everything from cars and boats to airplanes and even rockets. Mechanics are experts who know how machinery works, especially engines, and how to fix them. When you think of a mechanic, you might picture someone working on cars. But mechanics can […]
Nasa reveal photos of Moon crater after SpaceX rocket crash
Scientists estimate the crater is around 18 metres in width and about three metres deep. Find out more here.
Man City's World Cup winner Rodri joins Barcelona
The superstar midfielder Rodri, who was voted the best player at the World Cup, is heading back to Spain.
What has been your favourite thing to watch on TV this year?
Best Presenter, Best Entertainment Show, Best Reality Show? Who do you think deserves the one of telly's biggest awards. Have your say.
Scottish kids on why they love learning and speaking Gaelic
De-Graft spoke to pupils at a Gaelic primary school to find out about why this Scottish language is an important part of their identity.