You can't judge a dog by its breed. That's according to a new study from The University of Massachusetts in the US. They've found that many of the popular stereotypes about breeds scientifically aren't really a thing. Some are linked to ancestry though. For example, Dachshunds are described as smart and vigilant from their history as a hunting breed. But while some traits like huskies howling, are linked to genetics. The study of 18,000 owners and their pups found that each dog's personality is mostly shaped by the environment they live in. So, in some ways your dog is just a little reflection of you.

ISS SPACEWALK
It's been a busy week at the ISS! Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev left the station for a 7-hour spacewalk to activate a robotic arm. The ISS has also welcomed some new arrivals from the Space-X Crew-4 mission. Among them was NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins, who has made history by becoming the first black woman to join the ISS crew.

RAMADAN
Ramadan is coming to an end. Which means Muslims around the world will be celebrating the festival of Eid Al-Fitr. We caught up with some young Aussies to find out what their Ramadan experience has been like.

JELLYFISH INVASION
Jellyfish that have invaded a harbor in Northern Italy. They actually did this last year and scientists reckon weather changes could be responsible for their arrival.

TRIANGLE SLUG
The Red Triangle slug is Australia's largest native land slug. People in Brisbane have been excited to spot them in their backyards after some wet weather.

KID PHOTOGRAPHER
An 11-year-old boy has been using a small dinosaur toy to take quirky and creative pictures of tourists at some white salt flats in Bolivia. People love it and he's become a bit of a photography sensation.

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