Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect the birds, which are endangered.
Last year, the US got more of its electricity from wind and solar power than from coal. It's the first time that's ever happened, and it shows how quickly the US is moving toward cleaner energy sources. Because renewable energy is so cheap, it will probably continue to grow, despite President Donald Trump's push to increase fossil fuel use.
The US is facing a serious measles outbreak, with over 300 cases reported across 14 states so far this year. That's more cases in the first three months of 2025 than in all of last year. The rise in measles cases is connected to a drop in vaccination rates.
Scientists at Penn State University used an unusual method to track honey bees. By placing tiny QR codes on the backs of the bees, the researchers can keep track of when the bees leave and return to their hives. The work will help scientists learn more about how bees collect food and how far they travel.
A new study shows that the number of butterflies in the United States has dropped by 22% over 20 years. The loss of butterflies could have serious effects on the environment and on US farms. Scientists say it's important to protect butterflies and other insects before it's too late.
On Sunday, Mark Carney was chosen as the new leader of Canada's Liberal Party. He will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Mr. Carney has worked in important banking jobs, but has never held a political office. He will face many challenges, including a possible trade war with the US.
A company called Colossal Biosciences has created thick-haired mice that they are calling "Colossal Woolly Mice". The mice, created by editing DNA, are meant to be a step toward the company's larger goal of recreating the extinct woolly mammoth. Not everyone thinks it's a great idea.
On Sunday, a company called Firefly Aerospace became the first private company to make a perfect landing on the moon. Firefly is working with NASA, and its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, is carrying out several experiments for the space agency.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The meeting, which was meant to be a step toward peace in Ukraine, turned into a shouting match. The publicly rude treatment of an ally has shocked people around the world.
As a young child, Aaryan Shukla's parents learned that he was good with numbers. Like, really good. Now he's 14, and he recently set six new Guinness World Records in a single day - all for math problems that most people would need a calculator to solve.
This week, people all over the world will have a chance to see an unusual sight in the evening sky – a "planetary parade" of the seven other planets in our Solar System. The next time seven planets will appear at one time like this won't be until 2040.