KidNuz: News for Kids 05.20.2025
May 20, 2025
Dive into the science behind Michael Jackson's iconic dance moves and meet the fascinating three-eyed sea creature! Discover the buzz about AI's impact on education, as a student demands a tuition refund. Enjoy a thrilling treasure hunt in San Francisco and learn about giant strawberries produced for Wimbledon. Plus, celebrate a special birthday while exploring how caffeine affects ants, revealing unexpected pest control strategies. Adventure and curiosity blend in every exciting segment!
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Kid Recreates MJ's Lean
- Eight-year-old Jonah Cassidy Opper recreated Michael Jackson's famous 45-degree lean in a science fair by building special shoes based on MJ's patent.
- His design used a hitch mechanism to attach shoes to a wooden plank, impressing judges and earning fair recognition.
Ancient Three-Eyed Sea Creature
- Paleontologists found a 500-million-year-old sea creature with three eyes called Mosura Fantoni.
- Its well-preserved fossil reveals unique features like an open circulatory system, enriching knowledge about early life diversity.
Student Catches Professor Using AI
- Northeastern student Ella Stapleton noticed AI-generated signs in her professor's feedback and requested an $8,000 tuition refund.
- The university rejected her claim despite the professor admitting he used AI for comments.