How much do you focus on agility in your workouts? The ability to move quickly and with ease is an important part of staying fit as you age — particularly when it comes to avoiding falls — but agility training often gets overlooked in exercise routines. "You'll feel the mental confidence of your training first, feeling comfortable moving faster," strength and conditioning coach Brett Poniros told The New York Times. "Then you'll see the physiological change." Try the outlet's 20-minute agility workout.
FDA Unveils Pilot Program to Phase Out Animal Testing
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Over the past few years, the Food and Drug Administration has gradually reduced its dependence on animal testing. But now the agency is going a step further, sharing plans to phase out animal testing requirements — and instead facilitate the use of AI-based models and other "more effective, human-relevant" tools to predict a drug's behavior and possible side effects. The newly announced pilot program allows select developers of monoclonal antibodies and other drugs to use a non-animal-based strategy, such as computer modeling or organ-on-a-chip systems, rather than having to prove that a new medication or treatment works on animals — the standard practice for decades. Beyond addressing ethics concerns, the change could be a win for humans: "This initiative marks a paradigm shift in drug evaluation and holds promise to accelerate cures and meaningful treatments for Americans while reducing animal use," Commissioner Marty Makary said in a statement, noting drug prices could also be reduced. As for animal rights advocates, it's a move many years in the making. "It's a significant step towards meeting the agency's commitment to replace the use of animals," said senior vice president of PETA Kathy Guillermo.
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Tech
A New Floating Hotel Might Soon Make Waves in Wales
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As Europe's largest waterfront development, Wales' Cardiff Bay is home to plenty of aquatic activities — paddleboarding, sailing, canoeing, the works. And soon, water lovers might have a new bucket list-worthy spot to explore and stay awhile: a floating hotel. Finnish and U.K. developers recently proposed mooring a 120-room boutique hotel in the bay that could open its doors as soon as 2027. The timing is just right, as a 15,000-seat arena is being built nearby, opening up "room for another hotel," John Moore, chief strategist at Morfield Floating Hotels, told the BBC. He added the project could be delivered in around 16 months and create some three dozen permanent jobs. Time will tell what the hotel will look like exactly, but it seems it will certainly make a splashy statement: "Our vision is to create a landmark attraction that enhances Cardiff's waterfront while showcasing what's possible with modern floating architecture," Kaj Casén, CEO of Meyer Floating Solutions, said in a statement. "This hotel is more than accommodation — it's an experience that reflects the spirit of the city and its growing waterfront." See more renderings.
Health
Social Media Before Bedtime Wreaks Havoc on Our Sleep: Why Screens Alone Aren't the Main Culprit
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This article was written by Brian N. Chin, an assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College, for The Conversation.
"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time — it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults and adolescents. Poor sleep isn't just about feeling tired — it's linked to worsened mental health, emotion regulation, memory, academic performance, and even increased risk for chronic illness and early mortality. At the same time, social media is nearly universal among young adults, with 84% using at least one platform daily. While research has long focused on screen time as the culprit for poor sleep, growing evidence suggests that how often people check social media — and how emotionally engaged they are — matters even more than how long they spend online. As a social psychologist and sleep researcher, I study how social behaviors, including social media habits, affect sleep and well-being. Sleep isn't just an individual behavior; it's shaped by our social environments and relationships. And one of the most common yet underestimated factors shaping modern sleep? How we engage with social media before bed. Learn how social media use can disrupt sleep — and how to use it without negatively affecting your rest.
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A new computer chip uses beams of light to improve AI systems and curb energy usage (read more)
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Happy birthday, Fatou! The world's oldest gorilla in a zoo celebrated her 68th trip around the sun yesterday (read more)
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When Michael Harvey hosted a beach cleanup in Vancouver, Canada, and no one showed up, he posted a now-viral TikTok video to express his disappointment. A week later, the undeterred teacher hit the beach again to pick up trash, and despite the rainy weather, more than two dozen fellow community members arrived to pitch in. "My heart is full. Thank you," he wrote alongside another video. "To every single person who showed up — in the rain, with muddy boots and big hearts — friends, strangers, students, family."
Photo of the Day
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The full moon that lit up the Saturday night sky was both a Pink Moon and a micromoon. Despite the rosy hue you see here, the Pink Moon isn't necessarily pink — the name was given to April's full moon because its timing tends to align with the bloom of the early spring wildflower "moss pink." This year, it just so happened to double as a micromoon, or a full moon at or near its furthest point from Earth.
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