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Nepali Teen Sets Mountain Climbing Record

NFK Editors — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:30:12 +0000

Nima Rinji Sherpa has become the youngest climber to reach the top of the world's 14 highest mountains. The 18-year-old from Nepal completed his goal on October 9 by climbing the 8,027-meter (26,335-foot) Mount Shishapangma in Tibet.

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Teen Completes Bike Trip From Alaska to Argentina

NFK Editors — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:30:03 +0000

Liam Garner was just 17 years old when he started out on his big adventure - a 20,000 mile (32,000 kilometer) bike trip from Alaska to Argentina. In early January, he finally finished his trip, 17 months after he started.

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California Teen Wins Children’s Climate Prize

NFK Editors — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:30:49 +0000

The winner of this year's Children's Climate Prize was announced on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Reshma Kosaraju was chosen from among the finalists for her project, which uses artificial intelligence to predict forest fires.

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80% of Teens Don’t Get Enough Exercise

NFK Editors — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:30:07 +0000

The World Health Organization says that 80% of the world's teens don't get enough exercise to live healthy lives. The pattern of inactivity could have serious effects as these teens become adults.

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Vaping – Deadly Products Target Kids

NFK Editors — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:30:23 +0000

Following a large number of injuries and deaths related to vaping, governments are starting to react. Experts say action is needed to protect children and young adults, who are targeted by vaping companies.

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Tiny T. rex Cousin Identified After 20 Years

NFK Editors — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:30:26 +0000

A dinosaur skeleton found by a teenager over 20 years ago has led to the naming of a new dinosaur related to the Tyrannosaurus rex. The boy who made the find is now grown and is the lead scientist.

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