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On Jan. 27 a 76%-lit waxing gibbous moon will sit less than 5 degrees to the right of the Pleiades star cluster, which is about 440 light-years from Earth.

An exclusive excerpt from Jennifer Breheny Wallace's book Mattering defines the feeling of mattering, reports six years of research linking it to resilience in young people, and offers practical examples such as the 'cornerman' idea and a volunteer-running partnership.

NASA will attempt a 'wet' dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center as soon as Jan. 31 to fuel the Space Launch System rocket and run a simulated countdown; a successful test would support a planned Artemis II launch in early February.

The U.S. Education Department and Health and Human Services have referred Minnesota to the Justice Department after concluding the state violated Title IX by permitting males to compete in girls’ sports; the referral could lead to the loss of federal education and health funding.

Jennifer Breheny Wallace writes in her book 'Mattering' that feeling like you matter is a basic human need tied to well‑being, and the interview cites research suggesting even an hour a week with supportive people can boost resilience.

African elephants produce low-frequency rumbles that travel through soil, and their padded feet and skeletal system help detect those ground vibrations.

Researchers reported two hand-held wooden artifacts from the Megalopolis Basin in Marathousa, Greece, which they date to about 430,000 years ago; one is from an alder trunk and may have been used for digging while the other, made of willow or poplar, may have been used to shape stone.

Southwest Airlines began assigned seating on Jan. 27, ending its decades-long open-seating practice, and on the same day introduced a stricter policy for plus-size passengers that changes refund and purchase conditions.

Activists say 6,126 people have been killed since protests began on Dec. 28, while Iran's currency, the rial, has fallen to a record low and inflation has risen.

Nebraska is 20-0 and ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after coach Fred Hoiberg's 2022 reset and changes to roster construction and defensive scheme.

Taylor McCabe suffered a left ACL tear in the opening minutes of Iowa's game against Ohio State and has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025–26 season; teammates and fans have shared well-wishes on social media.

A University of Bonn trial reported that people with metabolic syndrome who ate mainly oatmeal for two days while consuming about half their usual calories experienced nearly a 10% drop in LDL cholesterol compared with a calorie-restricted control group.

CMS proposed payment and policy updates for 2027 affecting Medicare Advantage and Part D, including a projected 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payments and changes to risk adjustment and star ratings; public comments on the Advance Notice are due Feb. 25, 2026.

Dermatologists note hypochlorous acid, an antimicrobial naturally produced by white blood cells, can calm inflammation and is gentle for sensitive skin; reviewers and a dermatologist have highlighted Prequel's hypochlorous acid spray for soothing redness and irritation.

Vitamin B-12 helps protect nerve function, memory and mood, and deficiency is common — affecting about 6% of Americans under 60 and roughly 20% of those over 60.

Lancaster University has been awarded almost £11m to establish a community-focused Mental Health Research Group, one of five across England funded through a £55m NIHR investment. The programme aims to move research out of clinical settings and work alongside local groups to develop more preventative, accessible care.

Ascletis has dosed the first participants in a US Phase II study of ASC30 for type 2 diabetes, a 13-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial, and expects to report top-line data in the third quarter of 2026.

Dario Stephen, known as Chef D, teaches cooking and life skills to students in South Florida through after-school classes connected to Barry University and plans youth cooking camps abroad.

This flu season has been unusually active, with the CDC reporting about 19 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths so far; a large University of Surrey study of 36,200 people found that severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to a higher chance of hospitalization for respiratory infections, and hospitalization risk fell modestly as vitamin D levels rose.

A University of Chicago study reported that adults who met a five-a-day fruit-and-vegetable guideline and ate complex carbohydrates saw an average 16% improvement in sleep quality within 24 hours; the article's author then tried the approach for one week and reported fewer nighttime awakenings and faster sleep onset.

Sigma Zeta Omega will open its first Legacy Library at Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy in Bear with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Feb. 2, and the Delaware Community Foundation is preparing to mark its 40th year in 2026.

Save the Redwoods League has an agreement to acquire 200 acres adjoining the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve, including nearly 35 acres of old-growth coast redwood, and is raising $4 million to complete the purchase and protect the land.

A reader says her fiancé died by suicide 10 months ago and she partly blames herself while seeing a counselor; the column notes counseling and bereavement support groups as resources.

Comedian Andy Dick says he left a Palm Springs rehab program and moved into a sober living house after a December overdose; he told TMZ he will focus on recovery one step at a time.

Roche reported that its weekly shot CT-388 produced 18% more weight loss than placebo in a mid-stage trial, and nearly half of high-dose participants lost 20% or more of their body weight by week 48.

Unsealed autopsy findings describe medical and movement details for the four University of Idaho students killed in November 2022, and the accused, Bryan Kohberger, later pleaded guilty and received a life sentence.

The University of Denver Alpine Club expanded access this year by giving away more than 45 Ikon passes and using an Alterra grant to offer heavily discounted winter trips, while also opening a student-run gear space called Base Camp.

Southwest will retire its open seating policy after nearly 60 years; the final flight using the old boarding system is set to depart Honolulu Monday night on the airline’s 'Desert Gold' Boeing 737-8 MAX and arrive in California early Tuesday.

Researchers using data from nearly 2,900 people in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing report that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests than those who did not.

Canada has conditionally approved Marineland's application to export about 30 beluga whales to facilities in the United States pending more information, after rejecting an earlier proposal to send them to China; Marineland has said it plans to send four dolphins to the U.S. as well.