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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.
Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
This year’s Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it featured 68 research posters, 14 lightning talks, and 5 discussion sessions.
Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities
Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future, NASA offers ways to take your interests to the next level. Here are some opportunities […]
Could Pluto become a planet again?
Nasa boss Jared Isaacman recently suggested that the US space agency might look again at whether Pluto should be given its planet status back. So what made Pluto a planet once and what is it now? Find out more about it here.
Meet the family which visited 90 triangulation pillars in a year
The first trig pillar was used on 18 April 1936, so the brother and sister set themselves a challenge - to visit 90 trig pillars before the 90th anniversary of their installation.
Nasa's Mars Curiosity rover celebrates finding molecules never before seen on the planet
Nasa's Curiosity rover has made a big scientific discovery on the planet Mars
Do you want to learn more languages at school?
A survey found that kids want more time learning languages at school and that French is the top choice. Find out more here and let us know what you think about it, s'il vous plait!
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
Students in Missouri will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 10:50 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 30, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This […]
Five things we learned from Nasa's Artemis II astronauts
After thanking everyone who made the mission possible, the crew have been sharing their thoughts on how the mission went and what they've been up to since returning home. Find out more here.
Was there an ocean on Mars?
Scientists have thought for a long time that Mars used to have water on it like lakes and rivers. But new research shows that there might have been an ocean there too.
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.
NASA Announces 32nd Annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
NASA’s 32nd annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge, one of the agency’s longest-standing student challenges, culminated April 10-11 with its final excursion event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Spanning nine months, the challenge tasks student teams from around the world to design, build, and test […]
How much do you know about the Artemis II mission?
Have you been keeping up to date with all the Artemis II mission updates? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!
First pictures by Artemis II crew of far side of Moon
Take a look at some of the incredible pictures captured by the Artemis II astronauts on their history-making journey around the Moon. The crew have travelled to a part of space never visited by humans - until now.
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.
Which home nations teams are through to the 2026 World Cup?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are all hoping for a place in the World Cup - but who is through, and who is out this year?
Artemis Moon Tree Dedicated in Honor of Mary W. Jackson
On March 18, 2026, students, staff, and members of NASA’s Langley Research Center gathered at Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton to celebrate the dedication of a remarkable addition to the campus – an Artemis Moon Tree. Although formally dedicated on this day, the loblolly pine had already taken root months earlier, having been […]
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.
Butterflies flutter in space for the first time
China has successfully hatched a butterfly in orbit inside a sealed ecosystem
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.
US and Israel launch attacks on Iran
US President Donald Trump said in a video that their military has begun "major combat operations" with Israel against Iran.