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Student Science Gets Serious at Talent Search
Every year, some of the top high school seniors in the United States compete in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, forty students were chosen as finalists and traveled to Washington, DC. Together, these students earned more than $1.8 million in prizes for their hard work. The winners were announced in March. Source
Earth Day 2026: Reasons for Concern & Hope
Today marks the 56th celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside to remind people to protect our planet. This year’s theme, like last year, is "Our Power, Our Planet". The theme focuses attention on clean energy, while also reminding people of the power they have to fight the climate crisis. Source
Talks Uncertain in Final Days of US-Iran Ceasefire
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a difficult moment. There is currently a ceasefire, but it ends on Wednesday. The struggle between the countries continues, with each side accusing the other of breaking the ceasefire. The US and Iran may meet in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks. Source
$1.2 Million Picasso Painting Goes for $118
A French charity has raised over $14 million in a raffle for a Picasso painting. The prize? A 1941 portrait by artist Pablo Picasso worth over $1 million. The lucky winner? A man who bought two tickets for $118 each. Source
Artemis II Mission Splashes Down Safely
Last Friday evening, NASA's Artemis II mission came to an exciting end as the Orion spacecraft splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The mission marked the first time in 53 years that astronauts have traveled around the moon. Its success brings NASA one step closer to its goal of sending humans to the moon again. Source
US-Iran Ceasefire & Hungary’s Election
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at the US-Iran ceasefire and election results in Hungary. Last Tuesday's ceasefire between the US and Iran is showing signs of breaking down. Peace talks between the two nations seem to have failed. And Europe prepares for big changes after Hungary's long-time leader, Viktor Orbán, has been voted out. Source
Shedd Aquarium Raises Baby Warty Frogfish
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has successfully raised a baby warty frogfish from an egg. This is the first time anyone has done this. The aquarium says their work could help with raising other sea creatures in the future. Source
Astronauts Set Record Crossing Behind the Moon
On Monday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission became the first humans to go behind the moon in over 50 years. The four astronauts on the mission are now on their way home, after traveling farther away from Earth than anyone ever has before. The spaceship is expected to splash down on Friday. Source
Iran War After 5 Weeks: Threats & Peace Efforts
The US and Iran are both making efforts to find a peaceful way to end the war in Iran. But at the same time, US President Donald Trump has greatly raised tensions with threats of a massive attack on Iran's bridges and power stations if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. Source
Saving a Song: Wild Birds Teach Young Birds to Sing
Regent honeyeaters are beautiful black and yellow birds found in southeastern Australia. There used to be huge flocks of them, but now they're in danger of dying out. But scientists may have found a way to help the birds survive – by getting older birds to teach younger birds how to sing. Source