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From a research ship off the coast of Argentina, Daniel Lauretta watched a robot sink into the ocean. The robot was named SuBastian. It was a remotely operated vehicle. SuBastian was carrying cameras to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean’s…
Sophia Parekh loves books. Her family’s basement is full of them. They’re for kids of all ages. There are thousands of books on neatly organized shelves. It’s like a secret library. Since age 7, Sophia has been giving books out…
Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Reading, writing, and speaking are important skills.…
Remember Ledger Mann, the 9-year-old who helps first responders care for kids with autism? We featured him in our October 23 issue, as that month’s Shining Star. Now he’s being featured in TIME magazine, too! Ledger was recently named TIME’s…
Astronomers have traced Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night to a real night sky, according to an October 22 study. It suggests that the artwork shows the sky as it was on July 22, 1889. Clues include the shape…
The United States has a new national park. Chiricahua National Monument is located in southeastern Arizona. On October 20, the Chiricahua National Park Act designated the land a national park. The area is the homeland of the Chiricahua Apache Native…
On November 3, Americans voted in the midterm elections. These decide which party will control the House of Representatives and the Senate. They’re now controlled by Republicans. On election night, Democrats won a majority in both. Elected lawmakers will begin…
Meet Service Star Oceane Qian-Feuillat, 16. As Miss New Jersey Teen USA, Oceane started a program called Girls Leading Our World (GLOW). The program helps girls build confidence, practice public speaking, and take on leadership roles. TFK reader Sonali Vadada…
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will open on December 2. It goes over a 10-lane section of U.S. 101 in Los Angeles County, California. That’s one of the country’s busiest highways. Construction of the bridge began more than four years…
Do you have what it takes to go to Mars? Or to pretend to go to Mars, at least? NASA is seeking four participants. They’re needed for a yearlong simulated mission to space. It’s called the Moon and Mars Exploration…
Sisters Alone, which was published in September, is a tale of bravery and sisterhood. The book is about “two sisters who have had a crack in their relationship ever since their mother died,” author SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI told TIME for…
Things get way out of hand in The Cat in the Hat, in theaters November 6. The Cat and his Things are back, in a new time-traveling adventure based on the beloved Dr. Seuss books. Siblings Gabby and Sebastian…
Have questions? Angela Haupt connects with experts and shares their words of wisdom. Angela Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. She talks with experts about problems readers are having. Then she writes articles to share what she…
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time on September 28, marking a milestone for the rocket. While in orbit, it released 26 Starlink satellites, which provide Internet service. An engine problem prompted leaders to end the planned 10-hour mission…
The 2026 Nobel Prize winners were made official from October 5 to 12. The winners, called laureates, were recognized for contributions to fields such as chemistry, literature, and medicine. The Nobel Peace Prize honors people who have promoted peace. This…
A newly discovered dinosaur called Invictibellatrix amberina feasts in this illustration, based on a fossil. The dino was introduced in an October 14 study. It …
Election Day is November 3. Here’s why the midterm elections are important, and why Americans are eager to cast their votes. What is a midterm election? Midterms are held almost halfway through a president’s term. They’re held to elect…
Meet Service Star Anirudh Rao, 14. Anirudh organizes educational workshops for kids. These workshops combine STEM and history, and emphasize the importance of kindness. TFK reader Shrinika Kalbhavi spoke with Anirudh about how he encourages kids to stay curious and…
