The science magazine "Nature" recently announced the winners of its 2026 "Scientists at Work" photography contest. The competition uses art to show the important research people do to help the planet and those who live on it. More than 220 people sent in their best pictures, all showing science in action.
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The oldest bridge in Paris, France - the Pont Neuf - has been turned into a giant piece of art. A French artist named JR has covered the bridge in fabric, making it look like a mountain range. Inside is a walk-through experience for the senses called "The Cave of Pont Neuf."
Last Friday, David Attenborough turned 100 years old. The man whose TV shows taught the world to love animals, plants, and the environment thought it might be a quiet day. But his fans, and those who wished him well, had other ideas.
Mattel, the company that makes Barbie dolls, has released a new Barbie designed to represent people who have autism. The doll is meant to help autistic people see themselves represented in a popular children's toy. The doll could also help others understand some of the ways autistic people may experience the world.
To recap 2025, NewsForKids.net is taking a look back at some of the most interesting stories we’ve covered this year. Today we’re looking at some unusual stories related to arts and history.
Frank Gehry, an architect known for creating unusual and eye-catching buildings, passed away last Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Gehry was famous for designing buildings that curved and twisted in ways that seemed impossible. His buildings have had a big effect on how people think about architecture.
In late November, an extremely rare comic book was sold for $9.12 million. It's the first issue of the comic book series "Superman", which features the famous superhero. It was found in an attic last December, and now it's the world's most expensive comic book.
Last week, two "new" pieces of music by the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach were played for the first time in centuries. The discovery of the pieces is the result of 30 years of hard work by Peter Wollny, who studies Bach's music.
On October 6, two brothers - Ian and Stuart Paton - set a new world record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown. The champion pumpkin beat the old world record by about 70 pounds (32 kilograms). It also set a new record for its size, measuring over 21 feet (6.4 meters) around.
On Sunday, a group of thieves used a truck with a ladder on it to get into the Louvre museum in Paris. They then broke into display cases and stole several important items from the French crown jewels. So far, no one has been arrested.
The Natural History Museum in London holds a yearly contest for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This year, the contest had a record 60,636 entries from around the world. Here are some of this year’s best pictures, and the stories behind them.