High School Student Discovers 1.5 Million Potential New Astronomical Objects by Developing an A.I. Algorithm
The 18-year-old won $250,000 for training a machine learning model to analyze understudied data from NASA’s retired NEOWISE telescope
The Long, Strange History of Nitrous Oxide, a Popular Drug Users Have Been Inhaling for Hundreds of Years
Galaxy Gas has brought the drug back into the spotlight, and scientists are raising alarms about its health risks
Why Were These Teenagers Chosen as Human Sacrifices at an Ancient Mesopotamian Cemetery?
Researchers previously assumed that some of the graves at the site were royal burials. A new study presents a different theory, which challenges existing ideas about early class structures
See 15 Captivating Images From the British Wildlife Photography Awards, From a Majestic Shark to Hungry Pigeons
The winning photographs highlight the diversity of animal and plant life in Britain as well as the often hidden behaviors of wild creatures
Two High Schoolers Found an ‘Impossible’ Proof for a 2,000-Year-Old Math Rule—Then, They Discovered Nine More
Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson of Louisiana published a new study proving the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, a feat mathematicians long thought could not be done
Surgeon General Calls for Placing Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
Vivek H. Murthy views social media as a contributor the mental health crisis in young people, and he suggests tobacco-style warnings on the apps
‘The Outsiders’ Musical Is Coming to Broadway
The greasers and Socs from S.E. Hinton’s popular novel will spar on stage this spring
Bookstore in Hungary Will Fight Fine for Selling ‘Heartstopper,’ a Popular LGBTQ Graphic Novel
Officials say the bookseller broke the law by promoting the novel to minors and failing to wrap it in plastic foil
How Judy Blume Redefined Girlhood
The first movie adaptation of “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” arrives in theaters today
14 Fun Facts About Dungeons & Dragons
Before watching the new movie adaptation, here’s what you need to know about the history of the fantasy role-playing game
S.E. Hinton Is Tired of Talking About ‘The Outsiders.’ No One Else Is
The author reflects on her classic 1967 novel, its 1983 film adaptation and its legacy today
Florida Teen Wins $10,000 for Hunting Invasive Pythons
The annual Florida Python Challenge combats the destructive snakes, which have taken over the Everglades
These California Teens Discovered Two New Scorpion Species
One of the creatures could be wiped out if its range isn’t protected, researchers say
Kids as Young as Eight Years Old Should Be Screened for Anxiety, Task Force Says
This guidance comes as experts warn that children are experiencing a mental health crisis, which the pandemic has worsened
Negative Effects of Social Media May Impact Adolescent Girls and Boys at Different Ages
A new study suggests certain ‘windows’ of development when youngsters appear most sensitive to technology
How Memphis Created the Nation’s Most Innovative Public Library
You can play the ukulele, learn photography or record a song in a top-flight studio. You can also check out a book
This Teenager Is Developing a Video Game That Assesses Your Mental Health
Rasha Alqahtani, an 18-year-old from Saudi Arabia, is determined to help her peers learn about their anxiety—in the wildly popular setting of ‘Minecraft’
How Educators Can Boost and Activate Teen Voices
Amplify the voices of teens, share their suggestions on how to support young leaders’ efforts without disrupting their individual agency