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Nature-inspired rocket-nozzle redesign stands by for liftoff
At the 2026 Regeneron ISEF competition, teens showed how they blasted past a problem that has limited use of super-efficient aerospike rocket engines.
Bumblebees, dolphins and puffins could feature on future banknotes
People across the UK are being asked to help choose which animals, birds and insects might appear on future Bank of England notes. Find out more here.
One giant leap closer to space for Paralympian John McFall
A new agreement between the UK government and a US space company means John can be sponsored to get to space.
Metal detectorist hits jackpot with 'spectacular' Roman find
Kevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster shows the goddess Victoria has been bought with a coin hoard for £78,000
World Cup 2026: The Countdown Begins
The FIFA Men’s World Cup will return to North America in 2026 for the first time since 1994. Played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will be the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32 in previous World Cups. These teams will play 104 matches over 39 days, making it the biggest World Cup in history.
The mushrooms doing a champignon job fighting poo pollution
The turkey tail mushroom has been been shown to remove 80% of dangerous E. coli strain from Devon river in trials by Anglian Water.
Tennis legend Serena Williams announces comeback
The 44-year-old is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having won 23 Grand Slam events. Find out more here.
Pigeons 'trust their gut' to get home
Findings could 'fundamentally change' change how we understand bird navigation, scientists say
Some people use echolocation to get around. Here’s how it works
As expert echolocators make multiple clicking sounds, their brains process the echoes to help them perceive their surroundings.
Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song is inspired by cowgirl Jessie
Taylor Swift collabs with Toy Story 5, writing a brand-new song inspired by Jessie the cowgirl. Find out about the track and other famous movie music team-ups.
Why the 2026 World Cup ball is so high tech
The World Cup football is smart on the inside and outside, so let's find out more about it
The rescue dogs helping humans to heal
Meet these Ugandan therapy dogs - helping people who have had tough experiences in life.
England hold off World XI comeback to win Soccer Aid
The event raised nearly £16.5 million for the charity Unicef, which supports projects helping children around the world.
How Nasa plans to build a Moon base
Earlie this year, Nasa announced its aim to build a permanent base on the Moon by 2032 - and now we're finding out more about how they plan to do it.
Are you going on a school residential this year?
With the end of the school year approaching, we want to know if you're going on a school residential trip.
KSI explains why he quit the Sidemen
Influencer and Britain’s Got Talent judge had made football, comedy and challenge videos with group since 2013
These 12,000-year-old Native American dice are the oldest in the world
A study of ancient artifacts suggests Native American dice games began thousands of years earlier than previously documented.
Scientists Say: Superbloom
These massive wildflower blooms create colorful carpets over desert landscapes during unusually rainy years.
Celtic win Women's Scottish Cup
Celtic managed to hang on for the win, despite going down to 10 players half-way through the second half. Find out more here.
Man City beat Brighton to lift FA Cup
City beat Brighton 4-0 at London's Wembley Stadium to lift the trophy for the fourth time in their history and seal a historic domestic double. Find out more here.
Blue Moon pictures from around the world
Stargazers across the world were hoping to get a glimpse of May's second full Moon on Sunday, and it didn't disappoint. Check out these amazing pics.
Toad numbers aren't growing because of salty water
The study found toad survival and size was affected by the salt levels in the water, which was making some of their former breeding grounds unsuitable.
Arsenal lose Champions League final to PSG on penalties
With PSG 4-3 up Arsenal's Gabriel had to score - but the ball sailed over the crossbar.
Who won Britain's Got Talent 2026?
The BGT live Final took place on Saturday. Here is who won and everything else you need to know...