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Do you add your own twist to a traditional meal?
Do you like to give your favourite dish a unique twist, by adding some extra items or flavour combos to make it pop? Let us know in the comments below.
Quiz of the Week: Have you been following this week's news?
It's been a busy week of big stories and headlines. Have you been keeping up with the news over the last seven days? Test your knowledge of the latest top stories with our Quiz of the Week.
Shaken, spun and baked - Nasa tests spacecraft ahead of lunar landing
The Griffin-1 spacecraft has been put through weeks of tests to prepare it for a mission to the Moon.
South East Asia battles wildfires and smog
Some schools are still closed and children are being advised not to play outside in certain areas with 'unhealthy' air pollution levels.
What are your favourite autumn activities?
We want to know what you will be getting up to this autumn. Here is what some of you had to say.
12-year-old karter on track to become racing legend
The racer from Lisburn in Northern Ireland has just become Tillotson T4 Mini World Champion.
NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million to accelerate academic research and technology development in support of the agency’s priorities for exploring the Moon, Mars, and deep space. Through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) initiative, selected institutions will each receive up to $1 million […]
Labrador named animal of the year for hunting 'sea vomit'
The six-year-old pooch is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog.
'We want our voices to be heard' - children in France tell us how protests are affecting them
As the school protests in France reach their fourth week, children tell Newsround how they have been affected.
Calls of the wild offer sound guidance for protecting animals
The wild world is full of roars, whoops and songs. Scientists are using such sounds to guide efforts to help save species at threat of extinction.
Wands, wizards and wonderful Illustrations!
One of the ways in which Harry's magical adventures have been brought to life is through a series of illustrated books. The first five were illustrated by Jim Kay, and now illustrator Levi Pinfold is taking over for the final two books. De-Graft went to meet Levi to find out how he brings Harry's magical world to life through his amazing illustrations…
France protests: Children tell us how they have been affected
Many teenagers in France have been taking part in protests over the last few weeks. Children there have been telling Newsround how they've been affected.
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 16, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event is hosted by Sally Ride Elementary School […]
Have you spotted any Halloween decorations?
Is your house already looking haunted, or will you be avoiding the Halloween spirit for now?
Check out this smiley face in space
A galaxy cluster says 'cheese' in an image showcased released by Nasa, celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Origins and Traditions Of Halloween
On October 31, millions of people worldwide will celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. The holiday is especially popular in the United States, where 92 percent of households plan to take part in at least one Halloween activity this year. But how did this spooky holiday begin? And where did its most popular customs come from? Read on to find out!
What's a 'leap second' and a 'leap hour'?
A vote will take place this week where the world's time experts could decide to make a big change to the way our clocks work. So what could change and why? Keep reading to find out more .
What will Gromit's 'voice' sound like?
Ever wondered what Gromit really thinks of Wallace? Well, thanks to a new audio book, we may finally find out.
It's a 'shroom boom! Seven amazing mushrooms to spot this autumn
Autumn is here, and the Royal Horticultural Society predicts there will be bumper mushroom sightings. Check out some of the incredible fungi you can spot while out and about.
Prize-winning kid photographers share their top tips for the perfect shot
Not one but two kids from the UK have bagged top prizes at one of the world's most famous nature photography competitions.
World's oldest known shipwreck reveals incredible Bronze Age cargo
This amazing discovery is thought to be the world's oldest shipwreck containing objects from around the time of the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Bees may survive a swim by heading for the dark [COMIC]
Researchers recently learned that bees can swim. New findings show that bees paddle toward shade and dark to reach shore.
Poo-pushing beetle wins Young Wildlife Photographer Award
The Natural History Museum in London has just unveiled the winning photographs in this year's competition, and two young UK photographers smashed it! See their photos and a selection of other winners here.
Is your school doing any Halloween fun stuff?
Halloween is on 31 October but with many schools breaking up for half-term before that, lots of themed events will likely be happening in the coming weeks. Let us know if your school has anything planned, or what you'll be up to!