Noteworthy News for Curious Kids
News articles written just for kids help young readers stay informed, think critically, and connect with the world around them. Whether it’s a story about animal discoveries, space missions, inspiring young changemakers, or local heroes, kid-friendly news sparks curiosity and encourages thoughtful conversations. With age-appropriate language and engaging topics, these articles turn current events into learning moments—and empower kids to ask questions, share ideas, and grow as global citizens.
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Crows Show Off Surprising Geometry Skills
By Alvaro Aragon
Crows are remarkably smart animals, with thinking skills comparable to those of five- to seven-year-old children. They can solve puzzles, use tools, and even remember faces. Now, researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany have found that these unassuming birds can also recognize different geometric shapes — a skill previously seen only in humans....
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Pedal to the Metal
By Lucy Feldman
As of 2024, less than 11% of auto mechanics were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Things are different at Girls Auto Clinic repair center, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. This garage is run by a woman, employs virtually…
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Humans have been discovering the plants and animals that reside alongside us for millennia. After all this time, there must be no major species left to discover, right?
You might be surprised to learn that this is not the case! Over 200 new species were discovered globally in 2024, from the depths of our Earth's oceans to the rainforests of Southeast Asia....
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Did you know that arid deserts in several countries have turned into lush, fertile land?
In countries such as the United Arab Emirates and China, fruits and vegetables now flourish, providing fresh produce for their inhabitants.
But what caused this miraculous transformation? Let’s find out!
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On December 27th, 2024, a hockey-puck-shaped asteroid made a close flyby of the Earth, sending major alerts to the planet's asteroid tracking systems to look out for future impacts.
Meet the now-famous near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4!
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The United Kingdom wanted to have self-driving cars on the road by 2026. These cars drive themselves. They don't need a person to hold the steering wheel.
But the UK now says that the people will have to wait. The new date is 2027.
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Conservation experts in Wales have learned that if you want to find out more about an animal's daily habits, you don't have to set up expensive trackers or high-tech camera equipment to follow them.
You just have to put edible glitter in their food.
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