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Everything you need to know about the Leonid Meteor Shower
Discover everything you need to know about spotting the Leonid meteor shower this year, which is expected to peak on the evening of Tuesday 17 November and Wednesday 18 November.
Mobo Awards creator to be honoured at former school
A stone will be placed in honour of the Mobo Awards founder who passed away earlier this year.
A little bit of Knitaly: Meet the artist making a deli from wool
Check out this wool-derful restaurant that serves Italian food with a little bit of a twist.
The History Behind Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11. It honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This includes members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
Strictly Come Dancing: Jaime Winstone to miss Saturday's show
Following an injury, Jaime Winstone and her professional partner Carlos will not be performing. Find out more here.
Do you think fireworks are too loud?
Legal noise limits for fireworks could change from next year, as campaign groups want to protect animals and people who are affected by loud noises - but what do you think?
Mystery solved? Why ‘sleeping’ ants suddenly explode with activity
For decades, scientists have puzzled over what triggers some colonies of ants to burst from rest into community-wide action. Math may now explain this.
Which musical artist or band would you love to sing with?
With pupils from Sam Fender's old school singing on his brand new single for this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, we want to know which star you'd love to sing with.
Biggest day of protests in France this year as workers join school pupils on the streets
More than one in four lycées - which are schools for 15 to 18 year-olds - were affected by protests in France.
Artemis II rocket disrupted GPS signals, study finds
Scientists in Taiwan have published a study that says Artemis II caused significant disruption to the signals we use for things like maps on our phones
Could this important Iron Age king really have been a queen?
Archaeologists say that a Roman ruler from 43 AD, assumed to be king Verica could actually have been a queen.
Robot Inspired By Diving Birds Can Fly And Swim
Diving birds, such as Atlantic puffins, don't use their wings just for flying. They also use them to swim underwater and chase prey. Inspired by these birds, a team of scientists led by Raphael Zufferey of MIT has created the FAAV (flapping-wing aerial-aquatic vehicle). This lightweight robot uses its wings to seamlessly transition between flying and swimming.
Are you joining a Remembrance Sunday parade?
Marches and memorial services will take place all over the UK including a large-scale event in central London.
It's Z day - remake of iconic Legend of Zelda game is released
The remake of the famous 1998 classic Zelda game is finally here, and it's already had rave reviews - what is it, and what's different in this version?
Static electricity remains shockingly mysterious
Despite studying static charge for centuries, scientists still aren’t clear on precisely how it works.
Do you like pineapple on your pizza?
One Italian chef thinks it's not okay, and has been sacked from a restaurant in Brisbane, Australia in part because he refused to put pineapple on a pizza.
Children spending too long on educational game, MP says
An MP has said that educational games like TT Rockstar are harmful to kids, but the creator says they're working with schools to limit screen time
NASA Space Grant Students Fuel Agency’s Inspiration Tour
NASA’s Inspiration Tour spread the excitement of space exploration and aeronautical innovation by connecting the public, industry, and academia with the people, technologies, and organizations that drive American leadership in space. At nearly every stop across the country, NASA Space Grant has brought students into the heart of the action. In Iowa, NASA Administrator Jared […]
Cats can be 'shy' just like human babies
Do you have a shy cat? Let us know all about it!
Michael Jordan Jersey Sells For Record $14 Million
On October 12, 2026, Miami real estate investor Ron Firman paid $14 million for an autographed jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan. The private sale was organized by Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions. It set a new record for basketball memorabilia.
What do we know about Olivia Rodrigo's new Christmas song?
It's called Take Me Home (4 Christmas) and Olivia has been getting fans excited for the release.
Meet Ruby who is competing for Team GB in windsurfing
Windsurfing 15-year-old Ruby is competing for Team GB at the Youth Olympic Games.
Analyze This: Microbes can make valuable chemicals more sustainable
Food waste-fed bacteria may someday make chemical ingredients for medicines, cosmetics and more.
Democrats win big in US midterm elections: What it means for President Trump
In a historic midterm election result Trump's opposition, the Democrats, have won power in the House and are projected to win the Senate too. It marks a big change in American politics and some potential problems for President Donald Trump when it comes to changes he may want to make. Find out more here.