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Ciguatera is a neurotoxin produced by reef microalgae that bioaccumulates in fish and can cause lasting neurological symptoms; it cannot be detected by taste or removed by cooking, and researchers are working on screening methods and forecasting models.

The op‑ed describes clinicians encountering parents influenced by online misinformation and notes recent policy shifts in U.S. immunization guidance; it also summarizes decades of trials and large studies that the author says find no link between vaccine ingredients or schedules and conditions like autism.

NOAA forecasts a G1-level geomagnetic storm overnight Jan. 16–17 that could bring auroras to parts of 15 northern U.S. states, with a chance of stronger activity extending visibility farther south; the near-new moon on Jan. 17 will create darker skies that may make faint displays easier to see.

A change-of-command ceremony on Jan. 12 transferred ISS command from Mike Fincke to Sergey Kud-Sverchkov as NASA prepares to bring Crew-11 home early for an undisclosed medical condition; undocking is scheduled for Jan. 14 with splashdown expected Jan. 15.

Gov. Brian P. Kemp will deliver his final State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, and Georgia Public Broadcasting is streaming the speech live.

Andre Yarham, 24, died after a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and his family donated his brain to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for research.

Fredrik Nilsson and Axis Communications donated $37,839 in January 2026 from royalties of the book Intelligent Network Video, and the book's second and third editions have produced nearly $60,000 in total contributions for Mission 500.

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody plan to introduce legislation that would bar members of Congress and their immediate family from buying or owning individual stocks, joining several House proposals on the issue.

Researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington found a black coral in Fiordland more than 13 feet tall and estimated at 300–400 years old; they are working with conservation partners to map protected corals.

A new review examined eight climate intervention approaches and found each could affect ocean chemistry and ecosystems in different ways. The article notes some commercial activity is already underway and that models and data remain incomplete.

Four NASA astronauts splashed down off San Diego after their Crew-11 mission was cut short for medical reasons, and the astronaut who experienced the issue is reported to be in stable condition while all crew members undergo routine medical screenings.

Players said new coach Rick Bowness, hired this week to replace Dean Evason, has brought clear, frequent communication and moved pre-practice meetings to a video room; in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Calgary several young players logged more minutes and spoke positively about his approach.

Federal officials reversed a move that had halted roughly $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction programs, restoring the funds after about 24 hours of uncertainty.

The author moved private projects off GitHub and now runs a self-hosted GitLab server at home to keep encryption keys and physical access under their control.

Thousands marched in Minneapolis and demonstrations were planned nationwide after the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer and separate shootings in Portland; Minnesota leaders urged protesters to remain peaceful.

Fluence will supply its Gridstack Pro energy storage system for the Pioneer Clean Energy Center in Yuma County, Arizona, which pairs a 300 MW AC solar facility with a 300 MW / 1,200 MWh battery and is expected to begin commercial operation by April 2027.

A 13-year-old rescue dog named Bradford has been comforted by his owner Kara Baldus Mehrmann's piano playing during cancer treatment, and he has lived more than a year after a 2024 hemangiosarcoma diagnosis despite an initial two-to-six-month prognosis.

Analysts hold mixed views on Ferrari — HSBC has downgraded the stock while UBS and Bernstein keep more positive stances — and investors are awaiting the company's 2025 results and guidance on February 10.

A court filing and Education Department figures show more than 800,000 federal student loan borrowers remain in a backlog for income-driven repayment transfers or Public Service Loan Forgiveness buyback decisions, with 734,221 and 83,370 cases pending at the end of December, respectively.

Of the 12 players remaining on The Traitors, 11 are in their 20s and 30s and Rachel is now the oldest at 42; many of the oldest cast members have already been banished or murdered, prompting discussion about age dynamics in the game.

Goldman Sachs reported Q4 net income of $4.6 billion and Morgan Stanley reported Q4 net income of $4.4 billion, with both firms citing strong 2025 dealmaking and higher equity trading fees.

Researchers at TU Wien report that a cerium–ruthenium–tin compound (CeRu4Sn6) shows topological behavior even when electrons lose particle-like character, and experiments at temperatures near absolute zero revealed a spontaneous (anomalous) Hall effect without an external magnetic field.

A Catapult Learning white paper reports that its high-impact tutoring model produced measurable gains in math and reading for participating K-12 students and that the program meets ESSA Level 2 evidence standards and has earned the NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge.

Boston Scientific will buy medtech firm Penumbra for about $14.5 billion to expand its cardiovascular device offerings, and the companies expect the transaction to be completed in 2026.

Reports say lithium demand is accelerating in 2026 as electric vehicles and battery storage scale, while supply is tightening and analysts expect a shift toward deficit. US Critical Metals announced 2026 exploration plans at its McDermitt East project near the Thacker Pass district.

Propanc Biopharma described its PRP proenzyme candidate and said it plans to begin Phase I/II clinical trials in 2026; the article notes the FDA granted PRP Orphan Drug Designation in 2017.

A Karolinska Institute study found that the speed of alpha-frequency oscillations in the parietal cortex correlates with the brain's temporal binding window and with reported body ownership, based on EEG and rubber-hand experiments with 106 participants published in Nature Communications.

The America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission launched a Community Grants Program to fund small, local commemorative projects across Colorado; 46 projects received $345,000 in the first round and a second wave with $200,000 is available.

Players and staff say second-year coach Dave Canales expanded his involvement beyond the offense this season, and the Panthers reached the playoffs but lost a 34-31 wild-card game to the Los Angeles Rams.

The World Health Organization urged higher taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks after two reports linked those products to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, injuries and cancer and found taxes have not kept pace with inflation.