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Testing How Well Movement Skills Are Measured in Kids and Teens

May 3, 2026

Back in 2023 researchers released a fresh way to check how well young people move. Called the BOT-3 Movement Fundamentals Score, it asks kids and adults aged four up to twenty-five to perform simple tasks such as hopping on one leg or catching a ball. The creators first ran the test on over twelve h

science

Hidden worlds in everyday machines surprise scientists

May 3, 2026

A strange black substance found in a research ship's steering system turned out to be more than just dirt. After a routine algae-tracking mission in the Great Lakes, crew members spotted a tar-like leak coming from the vessel's rudder shaft - the mechanical part that controls steering. Instead of ig

education

Why Teens Need Later School Starts

May 3, 2026

When school bells ring before 8 a. m. , high schoolers are still in their deepest sleep—like adults waking up at 4 a. m. to run marathons. Scientists call this their "body clock shift. " At puberty, teens naturally stay awake later and wake up later too. Yet most schools start when their brains are

health

Checking Breathing Tubes in the ICU: Better Ways to Spot Problems Early

May 3, 2026

When someone in the ICU has a breathing tube, their voice box often gets damaged. This can cause big problems like food or liquid going down the wrong way or weak coughs. Normally, doctors check these issues with stethoscopes or guesswork, which isn’t always reliable. But new tools like tiny scopes

finance

Real Estate Investments Worth a Second Look

May 3, 2026

Investing in real estate through REITs can feel like hunting for hidden gems. Some stocks fly under the radar despite strong fundamentals. Two names keep popping up in discussions: one is a major player in office spaces, while the other specializes in industrial properties. Both have shown resilienc

politics

A court trial in New Mexico could reshape how social media giants operate

May 3, 2026

For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a

politics

Soldiers suspected in Mali’s recent militant attacks as violence spreads

May 3, 2026

Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,

politics

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

May 3, 2026

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

politics

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

May 3, 2026

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

business

OPEC+ moves forward with oil production plan despite UAE exit and regional conflicts

May 3, 2026

Seven major oil producers in OPEC+ have quietly decided to slightly increase their oil output next month, adding about 188, 000 barrels per day. This decision happens even as one of their key members, the UAE, announced it was leaving the group. The increase mirrors a similar move last month, but wi