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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows galaxy MoM-z14 – credit NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Rohan Naidu (MIT); Image Processing Joseph DePasquale (STScI) NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has topped itself once again, delivering the confirmation of a bright galaxy that existed a mere 280 million years after the Big Bang; so close to the beginning of the universe as we understand. GNN reported on the last such discovery, a galaxy 300 million years after, and scientists are now certain that James Webb will break every such record until the earliest observable light is eventually detected. The newly confirmed galaxy, MoM-z14,…

February 04, 2026 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: Mothers who breastfed had a significantly lower likelihood of reporting depression or anxiety 10 years after giving birth. Longer periods of breastfeeding conferred lowest odds of depression and anxiety.…

On October 26, 19 Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center set off from Fort Worth, Texas to walk 2,300 miles to Washington, D.C. Along the way, they’ve stopped at state capitols and historic landmarks to call for peace and reflection. “We walk not to protest, but to awaken the peace that already lives within each of us,” spiritual leader Bhikkhu Pannakara expressed in a written statement.“The Walk for Peace is a simple yet meaningful reminder that unity and kindness begin within each of us and can radiate outward to families, communities, and society as a whole.”As their walk nears…

Key Takeaways Increase your team’s output and reduce costly sick leaves by investing in mental health programs that offer a proven return on investment of over 800 percent. Follow a structured daily routine that includes buffer times and the Breeze routine builder to prevent overworking and maintain clear boundaries between personal and professional life. Support your coworkers by creating optional discussion spaces that focus on self-discovery insights to reduce workplace anxiety and build a more supportive company culture. Use short five-minute relaxation games or breathing exercises during the workday to reset your brain and lower your risk of burnout by…

With the changes recently introduced to the calendar due to specific anomalies and constantly evolving distribution criteria, it is reiterated that the beneficiaries are: retired w …

With increasing diagnosis of autism and ADHD, psychologist says the best thing for employers to do is adopt a culture of ‘yes’ for accommodations If you’ve been noticing a lot more people who say they’ve been diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it’s not your imagination. While the increased diagnosis has led to conspiracy theories around things like vaccines and 5G, it’s probably because we’ve gotten better at diagnosing, said Daniel Wendler, a clinical psychologist, author and “proudly autistic advocate for neurodiversity.” An awkward child who had difficulty with social cues and making friends growing up in…

News Brief Wednesday, February 4, 2026 — 8:33 am U.S. school districts are falling short in providing essential assistive technology to students with disabilities, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students with disabilities receive access to assistive technology, such as swivel chairs, pencil grips, button switches, large mobile touch screens and eye-gaze communication devices, that are critical for students to participate in school. The GAO report studied eight school districts across four states, surveyed centers that provide technical assistance to parents and interviewed officials at federal and state education agencies.  School…

Iain Messenger. NHS WalesMaths tutor Iain Messenger had experienced anxiety for decades but said looming retirement and the collapse of his marriage were the final straw.He called the NHS 111 press 2 mental health service after experiencing crippling panic attacks, low self-esteem and ‘dark thoughts’.He was signposted to SilverCloud Wales, an online platform offering guided self-help programmes for mental health and wellbeing.Speaking out to coincide with Time to Talk Day – the nation’s biggest mental health conversation – 58-year-old Iain said: “The sense of hopelessness dissipated almost immediately.“I realised I wasn’t the only one – other people were dealing with…

Per the Social Security Administration’s official payment calendar, January’s benefits were sent out last month, across five separate distribution dates. Now we can take a look at the payment schedule for February.Who gets paid first for February 2026?On Friday, Jan. 30, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were the first SSA beneficiaries to pick up their February payments. The program’s more than seven million beneficiaries would have typically gotten their money on Feb. 1, but as the month began on a Sunday, payment had been brought forward to the nearest working day.When does February’s three-Wednesdays cycle kick in?Of the 70.5…

Whether we’ve hurt someone’s feelings or made a major mistake, feeling guilty usually means we feel responsible for something going wrong. Yet, this isn’t the only reason guilt happens.  Sometimes, we experience a “guilt complex” when our life is going great but the people we care about are struggling. Guilt may also arise from mental health disorders, such as anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder. And guilt is one of those feelings that can be tricky to navigate or figure out. You might wonder whether or not you should feel guilty, amongst other things. And this doesn’t mean guilt isn’t helpful. Guilt…