Science, Technology
NASA Has a New Spacesuit for the Moon
On Wednesday, NASA presented the first prototype of a new spacesuit. The next-generation spacesuit is specially made for the next trip to the moon in a few years.
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Science, Technology
Japanese Engineer Builds Drones You Can Eat
Jun Shintake, an engineering professor at Japan's University of Electro-Communications, thinks that edible drones can help save lives.
Politics, Science
US Government Wants Healthier School Lunches
The US president’s administration has proposed to change school meals. The proposal says that school food should have less sugar, less salt and more whole grains.
Politics, Science
China to Build Satellite Support Stations in Antarctica
China, one of only three countries to launch a person into space, wants to build new facilities in Antarctica. Last week, Chinese state media reported that the new ground stations are to support the country’s space satel
Nature, Science, Technology
Scientists to Bring Back Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a biotech company, wants to bring the extinct Woolly mammoth back to life by 2027.
Entertainment, Science
YouTuber Helps 1,000 Blind People See
One of the most popular people on YouTube, MrBeast, is helping 1,000 people see the world more clearly.
Science, Technology
Experts Worried about TikTok and Mental Health
In the US, TikTok has recently received criticism by politicians because of the company's connections to China. Some politicians have also been worried about the impact of the app on young users.
Nature, Science
Climate Impact Labels on Meat Products
Climate impact labels on some foods like beef can help people make better choices for our planet. A study found that these labels can help people choose foods that don’t have a negative impact on the environment.
Politics, Science
U.S. Military Research Says No UFO or Alien Visitors
The Pentagon says that it has been investigating reports of UFOs, but there is no evidence that aliens have visited Earth.
Science, Sports
Footballers May Have Bad Brain Health After 65
A new report says that after age 65, professional soccer players have a higher chance of worse brain health than other people.
Entertainment, Science, Travel
Photographer Gathers 2,500 Naked People for Photo
Last month, 2,500 people took off their clothes for photos on Australia’s Bondi Beach. The purpose of this event was to raise awareness of skin cancer.
Science, Technology
Astronauts Will Live on Moon by 2030
An official at NASA says that there are plans for astronauts to live and work on the moon by 2030.
Nature, Politics, Science
New Zealand Wants to Tax Cow Farts
On Tuesday, the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, said that the government wants farmers to pay for their livestock’s emissions. She says the idea will help fight climate change.
Science, Technology
New Purple Tomato in USA
Purple tomatoes will have nutrients similar to superfoods like blueberries
Nature, Science, Technology
China Discovers New Type of Crystal on the Moon
China is now the third country to discover a new mineral on the Moon.
Science, Technology
NASA Will Crash Spacecraft into Asteroid
Most space scientists probably would not want to crash their spacecraft. However, scientists working with NASA’s Dart spacecraft have a mission to destroy it.
Nature, Other, Science
Bear Steals Birthday Cupcakes
A birthday picnic in Connecticut, USA ended early because of a surprise visit from a black bear.
Science
Dinosaur Bones Found in Backyard
A property owner in Portugal found dinosaur bones while doing home renovations.
Nature, Science, Travel
Polio Disease Found in London, New York and Jerusalem. Is It Dangerous?
Polio is a deadly disease that used to paralyze thousands of children every year. The disease is now spreading through London, New York and Jerusalem for the first time in decades.
Entertainment, Science
New Baby Hippo at Cincinnati Zoo
A baby hippopotamus (hippo) was born at the Cincinnati Zoo last Wednesday night. The new baby hippo is Fiona’s sibling, a famous hippo that was born prematurely in 2017.
