Cnn student news may 14 2018
Here are the top stories from CNN Student News for May 14, 2018:
Top Story: NASA's InSight Lander Lands on Mars
NASA's InSight Lander successfully landed on Mars on Monday, marking the first time a spacecraft has touched down on the Red Planet since 2012. The lander will study the Martian interior and help scientists better understand the planet's formation and evolution.
Story 2: California Wildfires Continue to Spread
Wildfires in California have burned over 100,000 acres of land, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The fires are still burning out of control, and firefighters are working to contain them.
Story 3: North Korea and South Korea Hold Talks
North and South Korea held high-level talks on Monday to discuss ways to improve relations between the two countries. The talks were the first of their kind in over a year and came after a series of diplomatic efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Story 4: New Study Reveals Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
A new study has found that social media use is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor sleep in teenagers. The study suggests that social media may be contributing to the mental health problems faced by many young people.
Story 5: NASA's Parker Solar Probe Launches
NASA's Parker Solar Probe launched on Sunday, with the goal of studying the sun up close. The probe will fly within 4 million miles of the sun's surface, which is closer than any spacecraft has ever gone before.
Student News: Student of the Week - Meet 12-Year-Old Inventor
Meet 12-year-old inventor, Gitanjali Rao, who has developed a device that can detect lead in water. Gitanjali's invention has the potential to help communities across the country where lead contamination is a major concern.
That's the Way It Is: A look at some of the other news stories making headlines this week, including a new study on the impact of climate change on polar bears and a breakthrough in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.