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Ancient meteorite from Mars found to be four billion years old
Not only that, but this rock from space might help scientists to uncover more secrets about the red planet.
Happy 75th birthday zebra crossings!
Zebra crossing have been used in the UK for 75 years, but do you know why they were introduced in the first place?
The Scary Truth About Halloween Pumpkins
Every fall, tens of millions of pumpkins adorn doorsteps and porches across the United States (US). Some are carved into spooky jack-o'-lanterns, while others serve as decor. Unfortunately, interest in these colorful gourds fades immediately after Halloween.
What to expect from The Voice final 2026
Four finalists, four coach and one winner: The Voice UK reaches its grand finale this Saturday night.
Scientists discover way to help dying coral reefs
Scientists at Stanford |University in America have discovered that putting healthy coral next to bleached coral can help it fully recover in a matter of weeks
The camera keeping a bear-y close watch for polar bears
Bear-vision uses AI to recognise approaching polar bears, giving communities an early warning while helping to protect the animals too.
Giant sea spiders emit eerie glow deep below the ocean waves
Scientists captured the lanky-legged specimens during an expedition to a deep trench near Australia.
The spooky survey booking bats
Researchers left devices on poles among the trees of 310 woodlands, recording 98 million bat calls over three years.
Will the Halloween weather be a trick or a treat?
Something foggy this way comes! BBC Weather’s Helen Willetts brings us the Halloween forecast.
Thousands of Finnish school kids take to the forest
The Finnish Forest Foundation want every year 6 student in the country to have a day in the forest. Find out what these students thought of their day in the woods.
Animals at London Zoo tuck into pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween
Check out these animals getting into the Halloween spirit with carved pumpins.
This New Battery Could Safely Power Tiny Devices Inside The Body
Ingestible sensors offer a simple way to monitor health from inside the body. But safely powering them is a challenge. Traditional batteries contain harmful chemicals. They can damage stomach tissue if they leak. To solve this, MIT researchers have developed a battery that is safe for human consumption. It even breaks down naturally in the body.
Alessia Russo: Five facts about England's record-breaking striker
Alessia Russo has made history! After becoming the top English scorer in the Women’s Champions League, discover five facts about the Lioness.
Halloween costumes swaps take place across UK
Halloween costume swaps have been taking place across the UK in libraries, schools and community centres to save people money and help the environment.
Check out a gallery of YOUR spooky pumpkins
You've been sending in pictures of your carved pumpkins for Halloween, check out our spook-tacular gallery!
History of slavery raised as King visits Caribbean
King Charles III has spoken of the 'suffering' of the past in visit to the Caribbean as calls for slavery reparations are made. Find out more here.
Rare Manx seabird returned in conservation mission
A group of 40 young Manx shearwater seabirds have been taken to the Isle of Canna to try and re-establish the population there.
These 5 quirks reveal how AI doesn’t think like we do
The differences between human and AI learning and reasoning lead to some strange bot behaviors.
How age checks might work for UK social media ban
UK social media apps will soon require age checks as part of plans to stop under-16s using platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
What was in the government's Autumn Budget?
BBC reporter Andrew Rodgers take us through some of the headlines in what the government annonnced in their budget
How do you feel about people smoking on the sidelines when you're playing sport?
Gracie plays for a youth girls team in Cheshire and has been campaigning for a change in the law to ban smoking and vaping at sports matches when children are playing. Let us know in the comments if you have something to say about this issue.
Quiz: Do you know the story behind Bonfire Night?
Test your knowledge of the Gunpowder Plot with our quiz.
11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History
Imagine becoming one of the world's top chess players before finishing middle school! For Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old from northwest London, England, this is already a reality. On September 26, 2026, she became the youngest person ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title. The record was previously held by Kateryna Lagno, who was 12 when she won the title in 2002.
Runaway capybara Samba spotted on camera
Samba the capybara, whose escape has become rather famous, has been spotted on camera more than six months since she made a break for freedom.