On Monday, scientists released the first pictures taken by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory has a powerful new telescope that's designed to take complete pictures of the southern night sky over the next ten years. It's expected to bring huge changes to the way scientists study space.
Published in June 2025
On Saturday, President Donald Trump ordered US forces to attack nuclear sites in Iran. The move added to Israel's continuing war with Iran. Yesterday, Iran struck back, hitting a US military base in Qatar. Despite concerns that the conflict could grow, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced yesterday evening.
On Tuesday, a volcano in Indonesia called Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, erupted. The eruption sent a huge cloud of ash and smoke 6.8 miles (11 kilometers) into the sky, causing serious problems with air travel to and from popular tourist sites in Indonesia. No injuries have been reported.
Scientists have been studying a group of cockatoos in Sydney, Australia that have a clever trick: they've figured out how to drink from water fountains. The birds use one foot to turn the fountain's handle and then lower their head to the spout, allowing them to drink.
Last Friday, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran. The attack hit Iran's nuclear sites as well as other important military targets. Iran responded with attacks on Israel. Since Friday, the fighting has increased, raising concerns that the conflict could grow, and perhaps even involve other countries.
In mid-May, the 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair was held in Columbus, Ohio. It's the world's largest science contest for students who haven't gone to college yet. The grand prize went to a student from Slovakia for a new way of making a medicine.
On Monday, scientists and government leaders came together in Nice, France for the third United Nations Ocean Conference. The meeting is focused on the many challenges facing the world's oceans, and what can be done to help. The event comes as the US has suddenly taken a step back from protecting the oceans.
Los Angeles has seen three days of growing protests and conflicts with police. The protests began after an increase in arrests of immigrants by US ICE agents. The conflict grew after US President Donald Trump sent National Guard soldiers to the area.
On May 22, Johan Helberg was woken up by the phone. It was a friend, calling to make sure he was okay. Why? In the very early morning, a massive container ship had crashed into Mr. Helberg’s back yard, stopping very close to his house.
Scientists have long known that chimpanzees sometimes use leaves or insects as medicine. Now, researchers studying chimpanzees in Uganda have discovered that the animals will sometimes provide "first aid" to each other. This suggests that chimpanzees may be able to think about how to help others, as well as themselves.
On Sunday, Mexico held a historic election in which voters chose all of the country's judges for the first time ever. This is a huge change for Mexico. The results won't be announced for a while, but the election will change Mexico's court system for years to come.