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Motor skills and physical activity practice supports preschoolers' learning, finds researcher

4 weeks ago from Physorg

In recent years, concerns have been raised about children and adolescents being less physically active and having weaker motor skills than previous generations. A further cause of concern is the...

Young children's words predict reading ability—5 ways parents and caregivers can help grow them

4 weeks ago from Physorg

Becoming a proficient reader holds endless possibilities for a child. These opportunties include long-term academic achievement and educational opportunities, daily life and eventual workplace success—and the magic of being transported...

New report examines gun violence 'hot spots' in Houston area

4 weeks ago from Physorg

A new report by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy sheds light on the reality of gun violence in the Houston area.

Retirement reinvented: How to find fulfilment later in life

4 weeks ago from Physorg

Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own—in theory. How to stop chores from taking over can...

The best air purifiers for 2023

5 weeks ago from PopSci

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Prince Harry testifies in British tabloid hacking case

5 weeks ago from UPI

Prince Harry appeared in court to testify in a lawsuit accusing Britain's Mirror Group Newspapers of illegal hacking as he said the tabloids coverage had a "devastating impact" on his...

'Bling Empire' stars mourn death of Anna Shay: 'We will miss you forever'

5 weeks ago from UPI

Christine Chiu, Kelly Mi Li, Dorothy Wang and other "Bling Empire" stars paid tribute to Anna Shay following her death at age 62.

Benefits of later school entry for kids spill over to younger siblings, study finds

5 weeks ago from Physorg

Having a high-achieving older sibling helps children, especially those from socioeconomically disadvantaged families, succeed academically, according to a new Yale-led study.

Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

5 weeks ago from UPI

Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne and other artists will take the stage at iHeartRadio Music Festival.

TV review: 'Based on a True Story' is lesser 'Only Murders in the Building'

5 weeks ago from UPI

"Based on a True Story," premiering Thursday on Peacock, is a comedy about the world of true crime podcasts that wishes it were "Only Murders in the Building."

Lewis Capaldi cancels shows 'to rest and recover': 'I'm struggling'

5 weeks ago from UPI

Lewis Capaldi canceled his tour dates leading up to Glastonbury Festival to focus on his well-being and mental health.

British COVID-19 inquiry head stands firm in battle with government over evidence subpoena

5 weeks ago from UPI

The head of Britain's public inquiry into COVID-19 refused to back down Tuesday in a row with the government over an order to turn over the unredacted WhatsApp messages and...

Ed Sheeran performs in rain on 'Today'

5 weeks ago from UPI

Ed Sheeran performed his song "Perfect" and discussed his future music plans on "Today."

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot to challenge extradition to U.S.

5 weeks ago from UPI

The Dutch man suspected in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway is challenging his extradition to the United States on fraud charges, his lawyer said.

The best LED lights for your TV in 2023

5 weeks ago from PopSci

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The best OLED TVs in 2023

5 weeks ago from PopSci

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The best home saunas of 2023

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The best routers for Comcast in 2023

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Experiments with nematodes find they need a nap to consolidate odor memories

5 weeks ago from Physorg

A team of biomedical researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania has found that nematodes need sleep in order to...

The best folding picnic tables of 2023

5 weeks ago from PopSci

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The best routers for Spectrum of 2023

5 weeks ago from PopSci

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The best Arduino starter kits for 2023

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Gift Wrapping Five Oranges Has Outwitted the Best Minds in Mathematics for Generations

5 weeks ago from Scientific American

Perfectly wrapping spherical objects together seems trivial, but it’s a task that has stumped mathematicians for centuries

Baseless anti-transgender claims fuel adoption of harmful laws

5 weeks ago from UPI

No reliable data supports the argument that transgender people commit violent crimes at higher rates than cisgender men and women. In fact, transgender people are more than four times as...

Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers admits to 'error,' link to NFL gambling probe

5 weeks ago from UPI

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is "sorry" and wants to take "full responsibility" for his alleged role in a gambling scandal, which is under investigation by the NFL, he said...

"Butterfly chaos effect" discovered in swarms and herds of animals

5 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Researchers at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) have discovered a phase shift between chaotic states that can appear in herds of...

Amid volumes of mobile location data, new framework reduces consumers' privacy risk, preserves advertisers' utility

5 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

In a new study, researchers used machine learning to create and test a framework that quantifies personalized privacy risks; performs personalized data obfuscation; and accommodates a variety of risks, utilities,...

This STEM club for girls turned a real BMW into a sweet racing simulator

5 weeks ago from PopSci

Loxley Browne (right) CEO and founder of Club Athena in California with Akshaya Koramutla, the Student Advisory Board President. Club Athena Teaching a teenager how to drive is often nerve-wracking for parents, and...