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Physics explains how snakes climb and stand without limbs
Tree snakes can raise their body into the air without falling over. They keep their balance by bending their bodies close to their base.
South Korea Welcomes Its First Humanoid Robot "Monk"
A humanoid robot in Seoul, South Korea, was recently made an honorary Buddhist "monk." On May 6, 2026, the 51-inch (130 cm) tall robot took part in a special ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, Seoul’s main Buddhist temple. The robot wore traditional robes and received the Buddhist name Gabi, which means "mercy" in Korean. The temple clarified that Gabi is not a real monk. Instead, it will serve as a high-tech mascot during the celebrations leading up to Buddha’s Birthday on May 24.
Who do YOU think should be James Bond?
Auditions have begun to find the next actor to play the superspy. So, we've got some suggestions of our own. Take part in our vote and have your say...
AI may be giving teens bad diet advice
The meal plans that AI made for fictional teens cut an entire meal’s worth of calories per day.
How pitchers rest between innings could save their arms — and stats
Focusing on muscle recovery during games could help keep pitch speeds high and injury risk low, one ISEF finalist finds.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup show
The World Cup Final half term will see a performance by three icons of pop.
Joe Macken’s Miniature New York City Goes On Display
For more than two decades, Joe Macken spent every spare minute building a miniature version of New York City in his basement. The 63-year-old truck driver's handmade model is now on public display at the Museum of the City of New York.
6 surprising science-backed ways to beat the heat
From a new hairstyle or burst of mint to how you decorate your windows, these research-backed tips and tricks can help you beat the heat to stay cool all summer long.
This Ant Species Produces Only Queens!
Most ant colonies are built around a single queen that lays all the eggs. Around her, thousands of female workers build and maintain the nest, gather food, and care for the young. There is also a small number of males. Their only role is to mate with the queen before they die. However, Temnothorax kinomurai (T. kinomurai) follows a completely different strategy.
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.
Perfect pitch? Scientists lay new grounds for World Cup ‘26
High-tech turfgrass carpets will be unrolled in 16 stadiums across North America — including five that must survive despite getting no natural sunlight.
Tiny Space Rock With Atmosphere Stuns Scientists
Astronomers have made a surprising discovery in the Kuiper Belt, a frigid region of space beyond Neptune. A small icy rock named 2002 XV93 has been found to have its own atmosphere. This is unexpected because the object is only about 310 miles (500 km) wide. That is about seven times smaller than our Moon. Usually, an object that small does not have enough gravity to hold onto gases. They simply drift away into space.
Thunderstorms can make trees twinkle with an electric glow
The tiny, storm-driven electric zaps dance and jump around pine needles and other leaves. Videos have just captured that subtle flickering in forests.
NASA Invites Media to Annual Lunabotics Robotics Competition
NASA will hold its 2026 Lunabotics Challenge Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21, at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Links to view the Lunabotics competition live can be found on the agency’s Lunabotics page. The competition is slated to run between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. Media are invited to attend the […]
Paris Software Engineer Wins Picasso Painting In Charity Raffle
A 58-year-old software engineer in Paris, France, turned a $117 (€100) ticket into a Pablo Picasso painting. Ari Hodara learned about the "1 Picasso for 100 Euros" charity raffle during a dinner at a local restaurant. He bought one ticket and promptly forgot about it.
Would lip-synching make androids seem less creepy?
Robots that seem almost — but not quite — human can strike us as eerie. Improved lip motions might help overcome this “Uncanny Valley” effect.
Scientists Say: Biophoton
All living things glow with this mysterious light. But scientists need ultra-sensitive tools to detect it.
Robot Outruns Humans In Beijing Half Marathon
An autonomous robot made history on April 19, 2026, when it beat 12,000 human runners and 300 fellow robots in a half marathon at China’s Beijing E-Town. The aptly-named Lightning pulled away early and never slowed down. It finished the 13.1-mile (21.1 km) race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds. The top human finisher, Zhao Haijie, crossed the line about 10 minutes later.
Georgia Battles Large Wildfires Amid Drought Conditions
Two massive wildfires in Southern Georgia have destroyed at least 125 structures, forced hundreds of evacuations, and sent smoke across much of the southeastern United States. The fires began in mid-to-late April and have burned more than 55,000 acres combined. That is an area larger than Washington, DC.
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.
NASA eClips and GLOBE Educators Strengthen a Regional STEM Ecosystem in Coastal Virginia
Thirty-eight science educators representing seven school districts across Virginia’s Tidewater region joined forces with community organizations, such as the Elizabeth River Project, to deepen their instructional practice through a dynamic collaboration between NASA eClips and the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Program. Together, these groups are cultivating a regional STEM ecosystem […]
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11 a.m. EDT Friday, May 8, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event is hosted […]
New NASA HEAT Coloring Book Blends Art, Science, and Cultural Perspectives
A new Sun-centered and science-focused coloring book produced by NASA in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is now available for people to learn while showing their artistic side.
African Elephants May Be Using Farm Crops As Medicine
Farmers in Gabon, West Africa, often wake up to find their farms raided by elephants. In some cases, the animals feed on the leaves and stems of plants, but leave the fruit behind. Steeve Ngama, a local conservation scientist, was curious about this unusual behavior. He decided to investigate.