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A University of Sydney doctoral student reproduced cosmic dust in a lab by running nitrogen, carbon dioxide and acetylene through a glow-discharge plasma; the few milligrams of nanoparticles were collected on silicon wafers and the results were published in The Astrophysical Journal.

Forecasters say light, 'nuisance' rain may begin Sunday evening in the Bay Area after a month without notable precipitation, and the National Weather Service predicts a shift toward a wetter pattern by mid-February.

TrumpRx launched as a landing page that links to pharmaceutical companies' direct-purchase platforms and offers coupons, listing negotiated discounts from companies including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Many Olympic athletes who are mothers lack standard child-care and family spaces at the Games, and some rely on nonprofit grants or pay out of pocket to cover travel and care costs.

Andrew Adetitun used WordPress.com's AI website builder and managed hosting to launch a site for The King's Monologue, and the site helped drive traffic to a successfully funded Kickstarter for his book.

The Milano-Cortina Opening Ceremony is set for Feb. 6 at 1:40 p.m. ET and will last about two hours. Peacock will carry the event and several live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV and Sling TV are mentioned as viewing options.

Pima County officials say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home outside Tucson and the FBI is assisting an ongoing search; Hoda Kotb told 'TODAY' she is heartbroken and described a wide outpouring of support.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opened with a ceremony in the Milano Cortina host region featuring performances by Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli and Sabrina Impacciatore. The Games are co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with ice events in Milan and other competitions staged across Cortina and the Valtellina and Fiemme valleys.

A long-term British cohort study reported that six specific depressive symptoms reported in midlife were associated with a higher likelihood of dementia over about 25 years; the study is observational and does not prove causation.

Google released a new Doodle featuring curling, ice hockey, snowboarding and skiing to mark the start of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which run through Feb. 22.

A study in African turquoise killifish reported that SGLT2 inhibitors reduced age-related kidney changes, preserving small blood vessels and lowering inflammation.

Development Innovation Ventures has been reestablished as the independent DIV Fund after raising $48 million from two private donors, and the new nonprofit plans to grant about $25 million a year to support international development projects.

Researchers who tracked Geoffroy's spider monkeys in Mexico's Yucatan from 2012 to 2017 found that individuals move between small subgroups in a fission‑fusion system, carrying foraging experience with them so information about where and when fruit ripens spreads through the population.

Milo Ventimiglia told Jimmy Kimmel he and wife Jarah Mariano are expecting a second child, and he said their 1-year-old, Ke'ala Coral, is sleeping through the night.

Mack Hollins, a 32-year-old Patriots receiver, has played for five teams in five years and says he chose where he went; teammates and coaches praise his leadership, versatility and unselfish play.

A parent posted on Reddit asking whether their child should take student loans for a dream school, and the article notes average student loan debt of about $42,673.

Falling vaccine prices and evidence supporting a single-dose HPV schedule have accelerated rollout in many countries, supporting WHO elimination targets while delivery barriers and hesitancy continue to limit coverage.

Researchers report an implantable "living" artificial pancreas that houses insulin-producing cells inside a protective crystalline shield and maintained glucose control in tests on mice and non-human primates.

Authorities say Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed after a vehicle crash with an alleged intoxicated driver; Long Island restaurateurs organized a widespread "LI Pizza Strong" fundraiser and supporters have raised more than $260,000 to help her family.

A father says his 16-year-old daughter died by suicide after alleged grooming that began on Roblox; dozens of related lawsuits have been consolidated in federal court and the first hearing took place January 31.

Faux Fur Fest will be held on February 14 at The Signal as the Humane Educational Society’s third annual fundraiser, and proceeds will support care for thousands of homeless pets, including efforts to reopen the Dog Adopt A wing.

A Minnesota writer traces several generations of Swedish, Norwegian and German immigrant ancestors who built businesses, served in the CCC and World War II, and preserved cultural traditions while reflecting on how those histories relate to current debates and reported harm directed at new immigrants.

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said its food price index averaged 123.9 points in January, down 0.4% from December and marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline; dairy, meat and sugar fell while cereals and vegetable oils rose.

A cat that spent two days up a tree was rescued and reunited with its owner after Tipp City firefighters responded, the city posted.

Zanesville plans multiple housing projects in 2026, including apartment additions and new subdivisions, while park renovations and the Secrest Auditorium overhaul continue with projected midyear milestones.

Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a one-time energy rebate of about $400 per family, and officials said the Department of Revenue Services would deliver payments to residents who filed 2024 tax returns once lawmakers approve the plan.

The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division expressed gratitude to Berkshire residents, businesses and volunteers for supporting the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, saying donations provided meals, gifts, emergency assistance and shelter locally. The letter reports bell-ringers collectively raised $2,055,000 statewide and that, on average, each volunteer helped raise enough funds for nearly 250 meals.

The Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center will operate as a low-barrier extreme cold weather shelter from 5 p.m. Feb. 7 to 8 a.m. Feb. 8 and again from 5 p.m. Feb. 8 to 8 a.m. Feb. 9; adults over 18 and pets are allowed.

A teacher in Cuba, Illinois, describes students learning civic skills by interviewing local elders, and notes the Smithsonian's Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange connected nearly 4,000 students across 30 states.

Researchers engineered an antibody that binds a bacterial sugar called pseudaminic acid and cleared a normally fatal multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection in mice; the team plans to develop antibody treatments for clinical use over the next five years.