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A rare giraffe may get help from a new baby.

Volunteers in the Cotswolds are worried about river water. They tested the river and found high phosphate and nitrate. These chemicals can harm plants and animals in the water. The volunteers say the numbers are too high.

NASA wants to go to the Moon first. Then it wants to go to Mars. This plan is important for the future of space travel.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke in an interview. He talked about Artemis II, a new trip to the Moon. Rebecca Morelle asked him questions before the mission. Hansen said the team will work carefully.

The Artemis crew will travel to the Moon. During the trip, they will go behind the Moon.

NASA sent a mission to the Moon. Many people watched the launch. It felt like a big moment for science.

A disease broke out on a cruise ship this month. Many people on the ship may have gotten sick. Doctors are trying to learn what the illness is.

El Niño is starting again in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists say it may be very strong.

At the Hay Festival 2026, scientists talked about the oceans. They said the oceans will be important in the coming year. Many people depend on the sea for food and jobs. The talk also shared why ocean health matters.

Scientists are changing how they do research.

In one district in India, it can be 47°C.

The UN warns about a new El Niño. El Niño is a natural weather pattern.

Fuel costs in India are going up. Many people now think about electric cars (EVs). When gasoline and diesel are expensive, EVs can feel like a better choice. This is helping more buyers in India.

A nature reserve in Hampshire is in danger. The sea can flood the land.

Mangrove forests grow in wet coastal areas. Many were cut down or damaged by people for decades. This hurt wildlife and made coasts less safe.

A meteor broke up in the sky over Massachusetts. Many people heard a loud sound.

John McFall is a Paralympian athlete. He wants to be an astronaut. He may be the first person with a disability to live and work in space.

Jupiter and Venus will look close in the night sky. People may see them near each other.

US President Donald Trump says he will meet leaders of big AI companies next week. He wants to talk about money the US will put into these companies.

Five astronauts on the ISS had to stay in a safe place. This happened during a repair attempt.

A litter picker in Northern Ireland says it is shameful to dump animal bodies in rivers.

Mangrove forests are growing back. These forests are in wet coastal areas. People harmed them for many decades.

Wildfire burned near a nest of curlew birds. People found four curlew eggs and saved them. The eggs were kept safe until they could hatch. Now the eggs have hatched, and four chicks are here. The chicks are very small and need care. Experts will look after them...

A botanic garden will show new art by Henry Moore. The garden says the sculpture pieces are not just for looking. They want people to think about nature. Visitors may also think about people and how we live.