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Pokémon to use face scanning at shops in Japan to tackle card scalping
Pokémon is testing face scans at some Japan card shops to stop scalpers buying cards repeatedly.
Analyze This: How sea slugs get their flashy colors
Crystals beneath the skin of nudibranchs, also called sea slugs, allow the creatures to make an array of intense hues with just one material.
Manufacturing and AI subjects to be offered from age 14 in schools, says new PM
Secondary school pupils will be able to take more technical and work-based subjects in education plans announced by Andy Burnham.
Meet the Northern Irish sisters hoping to be golf stars of the future
Nina's been to Portstewart in Northern Ireland where three sisters are making a name for themselves in the golfing world, and helping to inspire the next generation!
UK's famous space observatory Jodrell Bank faces uncertain future
Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to the UK’s largest telescope, could stop science work in 2028 unless new funding is found. Find out more here.
Football stars of the future compete in Northern Ireland
More than 1,200 young footballers from around the world are competing in Northern Ireland at SuperCupNI, a major tournament for boys’ and girls’ teams.
Normandy's D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Normandy’s historic World War Two D-Day beaches have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In breaks record
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made history with the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act. Find out about them, and other artists who have also breaking boundaries in 2026!
Bright idea! The brothers making street signs sparkle this summer
This summer, Jonah and Eli have been busy cleaning up a village Northern Ireland.
Why won't Axel, the new PM's dog, be moving to Downing Street?
Andy Burnham has revealed that he won't be bringing his dog Axel to No 10 because he's worried him and Larry the cat might have a ruff relationship
The sky's the limit! Check out these wacky hot air balloons
Bristol Balloon Fiesta is just around the corner so we took a look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies!
What's been happening so far at the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games is underway. We take a look at some of the UK's medal winners so far.
Scientists Say: Fjord
These dramatic, steep-sided sea inlets form when glaciers carve deep channels from the terrain.
A geometric pattern lurks in Chinese money plant leaves
Tiny water-oozing pores appear to shape the leaves’ veins into a “Voronoi diagram.”
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers get new uniform
The previous uniform hadn't changed since 1990 and the aim of the new design is to allow its members the "freedom to express themselves". Find out more about it here...
Sperm whales change their clicks when boats are nearby scientists say
According to a new study, the marine creatures alter the pattern and timing of their clicks, almost like changing the way they speak. Find out more here.
Meet the teenage sisters swimming for different countries
Swimming sisters Astrid and Ursula are competing against each other at this years Commonwealth Games. One for Scotland, one for England.
Sperm whales blow bubbles to help them sleep scientists say
Experts have discovered that the huge ocean animals use bubbles to help them sleep while floating upright just below the ocean's surface.
Users complain PlayStation Network isn't working properly
Thousands of users have experienced problems accessing the PlayStation Network (PSN) affecting accounts and streaming games. Were you affected?
New York's giant hot dog sculpture makes spectacular return
The unusual artwork first appeared in the city two years ago as a temporary display, and has now made a tasty comeback as part of the USA's 250th birthday celebrations.
Which butterfly should you be on the look-out for this summer?
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is urging members of the public to count the painted lady butterflies they see.
Buck Moon: What is July's full moon and when can you see it?
July's full Moon is expected to peak across the UK on Wednesday 29 July. Find out more here.
Wildfires and extreme heat causing problems across UK and Europe
Firefighters in the UK and across Europe have been tackling wildfires which have been continuing to spread due to the recent hot and dry weather. Find out more here.
Meet the pets graduating from university
Take a look at some very cute pets who graduated this year from Queen's University in Belfast.