On April 19, about 12,000 runners took part in a half marathon in Beijing, China. On a separate track, beside the human runners, over 300 humanoid (human-like) robots tackled the same challenge. In a similar race last year, humans won easily. This year, the robots not only won, they beat the human world record.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that rice seeds that "hear" the sound of raindrops seem to sprout faster than those that do not. The study is the first to suggest that seeds can sense sound, and use the information to help them "decide" when to sprout.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at two important stories in the news. Last week, 56 countries met in Colombia to try to find a way to end fossil fuels. And struggles over control of the Strait of Hormuz may be challenging the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Scientists have found a recording of a whale song made in 1949. It may be the earliest recording of a whale song ever made. The discovery is important because it provides a record of how sounds in the ocean have changed over the last 75 years.
In the London Marathon on Sunday, Sabastian Sawe broke a long-standing barrier by finishing the race in less than two hours. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new record for women, finishing the race in 2:15:41. Despite setting world records, both runners only won by seconds.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at three important stories: The US-Iran peace talks seem to have stopped for now. On Saturday, an armed man was stopped as he tried to break into a dinner where US President Donald Trump was meant to speak. And Britain's King Charles begins a four-day visit to the US.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.