Punch (Panchi-kun) was a 7-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa Zoo who became famous after being rejected by his mother. To help him cope with loneliness and anxiety while being moved in with other monkeys, zookeepers provided him with an orangutan plushie stuffed animal from IKEA as a substitute mother for his real parents. The stuffed animal gave Punch the comfort he needed to become social and accepted by the other monkeys.
Heart disease is one of the most common and fatal health problems that affects many people around the world. A gifted 14-year-old named Siddharth Nandyala has created an app that uses artificial intelligence to check for heart problems in just seconds.
You can find superheroes like Iron Man and Batman in movies and comic books, but did you know that real ones exist too? Meet some real life super-humans that can see without vision like a bat, have super speed to catch an arrow in their hands, bend themselves into almost any shape, and more,
Octopuses are some of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. Not only are they fascinating to observe, but they are also very intelligent and might even take over the world if humans went extinct.
Being a paramedic is one of the most important jobs in the world. Jack Dawson is a 10-year-old who teaches grown adults how to save lives as a mini-medic, such as doing CPR and using defibrillators.
Three Kids, ages 8-11, received bionic arms just in time for Christmas. This new technology is available for kids 8 and older and adults who have lost their arms below the elbow. The the Big Hero 3 campaign raised funds for it.
A large cargo ship was on its way to New York when it was hit by a huge wave, spilling nearly five million Lego into the sea. Lego Pieces are still washing up on beaches decades later.
Did you know that no one has set a new world record in more than a decade for two of the Olympics fastest events? The 100-meter dash and the 50-meter freestyle swim seem unbreakable. Is there a limit to how fast humans can get?
Andres Valencia, a 12-year-old boy from California, is gaining attention for his large, colorful paintings. He has been compared to the famous painter Picasso and already sold some of his paintings for over $160K. He has also raised over $300K for charities.
Did you know that Krispy Kreme donuts will give you free donuts for each "A" grade you receive on a school report card? Read more about it on KidzNet.
Meet Owney, one of the most famous dogs in the world that you probably never even heard about. Back in 1888, Owen became a true celebrity by traveling around the world with the post office. It is an amazing story.
This border collie named Axel is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 17-year-old Texas boy, Gabriel Silva, who was experiencing a stroke. Read how this dog save his life.
Meet Pearl, a two-year-old female Chihuahua who Guinness World Records officially crowned as the world’s shortest dog living. Pearl measures 3.59 inches tall, meaning she’s shorter than a standard remote control or a popsicle stick.
For the first time in human history, scientists have achieved a nuclear-fusion breakthrough in a laboratory setting after 70 years of research. What an unprecedented milestone!
Black cats and Halloween go together, but do you know the real reason they are associated with the holiday? Read all about it on KidzNet.
We all love Halloween and getting candy, but do you know the real reason why we celebrate Halloween? The answer may surprise you.
Humans are generating and dumping too much trash daily, which is one of the biggest known environmental threats to the earth. Meet Mr. Trash who is designed to remove garbage from rivers and streams before it gets to the ocean.
We live in an extremely fast-paced world. So many people go through the motions of their daily lives, filled with distraction and stimulation. A very easy technique anyone can do in minutes called mindfulness can quickly bring peace and reduce stress in your life.
Patron is a 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier who has been saving lives by discovering dangerous explosive devices, and was able to locate and help neutralize over 150 dangerous bombs.
For the first time in history, Barbie went to space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the outreach project to encourage kids, especially girls, to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) .
Technology, Media, and Social Media are great tools and gifts to society, but sometimes they can distract us from becoming our true best self. Read about why you should embrace just being yourself.
The National Geographic Society, which has been making maps since 1915, announced that from now on, there would be five oceans instead of only four: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and the newly added "Southern Ocean".
Juneteenth a combination of the words June and nineteenth is one of the oldest known holidays commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It has now become an official U.S. national holiday. Read all about this important event.
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