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NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
NASA is introducing a new funding opportunity to accelerate academic research and technology development. The Minority University Research and Education Project Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) application window opened Thursday and will remain open through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The research funded through this award supports the agency’s priorities for exploring the […]
NASA’s Career Technical Education Day Highlights Technical Careers
At NASA, remaining a global leader in exploration and innovation includes having a skilledand dedicated workforce. Technicians play a critical role in advancing the agency’sresearch and missions, applying hands-on expertise across engineering, fabrication,electronics, and countless other technical fields. To help cultivate the next generation of technical talent, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagementhosted Career Technical Education […]
Laos Cave Flood Rescue Ends With Two Still Missing
A dramatic rescue operation for seven men trapped in a cave in the Southeast Asian country of Laos has ended. Five of the men were rescued by divers. But the search for the final two was called off on June 6, 2026, after the cave entrance became too unstable.
GLOBE Mission Earth Educators Participate in Land Cover Community of Practice
During the 2025-2026 school year, educators from the NASA Science Activation Program’s GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Mission Earth project participated in a specialized Community of Practice led by NASA Langley Research Center to refine how students interact with NASA’s land cover data (MODIS, Landsat, and Sentinel-2).
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 from 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.
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.
What was it like in 1966 when England won the World Cup?
A look at Britain in 1966: Black-and-white TV, Doctor Who, pop music, old money, Pickles the dog and a country changing as England won the World Cup.
We go behind the scenes at the London Underground
Emma-Louise finds out who keeps the capital's trains on the right tracks.
Inside Nasa’s plans for future Moon base
Nasa has announced details about it's plans to build a permanent base on the Moon by 2032.
Meet Nasa's new super-powerful space telescope
Meet Nasa's ultra-powerful new telescope that has been designed to explore dark matter, dark energy, and distant exoplanets, capturing massive, ultra-detailed pictures of the cosmos using its wide-angle camera lens and infrared vision.
Dad dancing? Meet the stars of The Mandalorian and Grogu
Newsround viewers Teddy and Sianna met Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and even Grogu himself while chatting to the stars of the new Mandalorian film.
Bunny vs Monkey: Meet author and cartoonist Jamie Smart
He gave Press Packers Eli and Stephen some exclusive Bunny vs Monkey news and taught them how to draw one of the iconic characters.
The Sheep Detectives: Hugh Jackman speaks to young fans William and Jack about farming life
Hugh Jackman swaps superhero for a shepherd in his new film: The Sheep Detectives. Newsround sent brothers Jack and William to test his real-life farming knowledge.
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
The war between US-Israel and Iran has reduced the amount of sea traffic that can get through this important passage.
Hay fever - and how to deal with it
Hay fever is an allergy and people who have it are allergic to pollen. It's one of the most common allergies in the UK, affecting about 13 million people.
Artemis II: Crew travel round the far side of the Moon
The astronauts are on their way home after travelling to the far side of the Moon and seeing things no human has seen before.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup takes place in summer 2026 and will see a record number of teams from across the globe battling it out to be crowned world champions. Here's everything we know so far about the tournament.
BBC correspondent answers YOUR questions on US-Israel war with Iran
The US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East is a big story in the news right now. It can be difficult to understand and keep up with what's happening, so BBC News correspondent Anna Foster is here to explain and to answer some of your questions.
How is the UK involved in the US-Israel war with Iran?
As the US-Israel war against Iran continues, we explain what the UK government and armed forces are doing in the region, and how some children in the UK and the Middle East are being affected.
Iran: 13-year-old Ava tells us what it's like to have family in the country
Emma-Louise caught up with 13-year-old Ava, who lives in the UK and has family in Iran, to find out what the last few days have been like.
What's happening in Iran?
The United States and Israel are continuing to carry out air strikes in Iran after war broke out on Saturday. Iran has responded by firing missiles at Israel and other countries in the region with links to the US, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.
Iran: Background to what's happening in the country
Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in an attack by the US and Israel. Find out the background to Iran and its relationships with the United States and Israel.