This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 19, 2026. A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

Today’s Stories

1. Canadian Humpback Whales Thrive Through Social Learning
Researchers studying whales in British Columbia’s Kitimat Fjord System found strong evidence that bubble-net feeding — a complex cooperative hunting technique — spread through social networks within the population, helping it rebound at 6–8% growth per year.

🔗 Source: Science News

2. Radar Data Reveals a Massive Underground Lava Tube on Venus
Scientists reanalyzing NASA’s Magellan spacecraft radar data detected the first-ever subsurface structure on Venus — a cavernous lava tube beneath the shield volcano Nyx Mons.

🔗 Source: Reuters

3. What Happens Inside Your Brain When You’re Sleep Deprived
New research shows attention lapses after poor sleep may occur because the brain begins flushing waste during wakefulness — briefly entering sleep-like states to perform essential “housekeeping.”

🔗 Source: The Wall Street Journal

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 16, 2026. A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

Today’s Stories:

1. U.S. Drinking Rate Falls to Record Low as Health Concerns Rise
   New polling shows fewer Americans are drinking alcohol than at any point in decades. Health awareness, cancer concerns, and generational shifts are reshaping cultural norms around alcohol.
   🔗 Source: Gallup
2. Hidden Messages Found at the Site of Jesus’s Last Supper in Jerusalem
   Archaeologists uncover inscriptions and symbols at the traditional Last Supper site, offering new insight into centuries of pilgrimage and devotion layered into the historic space.
   🔗 Source: Popular Mechanics
3. NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars
   For the first time, a Mars rover navigated terrain using routes planned entirely by artificial intelligence — marking a milestone for autonomous space exploration.
   🔗 Source: ScienceDaily

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 12, 2026. A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

Today’s Stories

1. 16 Astonishing Images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards
This year’s winning wildlife photographs capture breathtaking moments across ecosystems — from Arctic predators to fragile marine environments — reminding us how much beauty and vulnerability share the same frame.
🔗 Source: Popular Science

2. The High Cost of the U.S. Sports Betting Boom
As sports betting tax revenue rises across states, calls to problem gambling helplines are climbing too. New research shows increases in bankruptcy rates, debt collection, and financial distress — particularly among young men.
🔗 Source: Axios

3. Sleep Tips from Olympic Athletes: Naps, Jet Lag, and Recovery Science
Elite athletes treat sleep as part of training — using structured naps, jet lag strategies, and recovery routines to improve performance and long-term health.
🔗 Source: Bustle

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 9, 2026.
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1. A Black Hole Keeps Firing Jets Years After Destroying a Star
Astronomers are observing a supermassive black hole that continues to blast powerful jets of material into space years after tearing a star apart — an unusually long-lasting and energetic cosmic event.
🔗 Source: Reuters

2. The Only U.S. Particle Collider Shuts Down — Clearing the Way for What’s Next
After more than 25 years of discoveries about the building blocks of matter, America’s only particle collider has powered down, making way for a next-generation machine that could answer even deeper questions about the universe.
🔗 Source: Science News

3. What You Do in Your 30s Can Shape Your Health in Your 70s
Research suggests that strength, balance, and everyday habits formed earlier in adulthood play a major role in long-term health, independence, and resilience later in life.
🔗 Source: BBC

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 5, 2026.
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1. Frozen Niagara Falls Captivates Visitors
Extreme cold partially froze Niagara Falls, drawing crowds to witness the rare moment when one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls appeared paused in ice and mist.
🔗 Source: Reuters

2. Why You Should Text One Friend This Week
Research shows that small, intentional check-ins — like texting one friend — can meaningfully strengthen social connection and improve mental well-being.
🔗 Source: TIME

3. What Happened When Wolves and Cougars Returned to Yellowstone
Scientists studying Yellowstone found that the return of large predators reshaped the ecosystem, with wolves and cougars adapting through shifting diets, terrain use, and coexistence.
🔗 Source: Live Science

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 2, 2026.
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Today’s Stories

1. A Galaxy Cluster Formed Surprisingly Early in the Universe
Astronomers have observed a massive galaxy cluster forming far earlier than expected, challenging existing models of how quickly structure emerged after the Big Bang.
🔗 Source: Reuters

2. Astronauts Are Going Back to the Moon for the First Time in Over 50 Years
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before, marking a cautious but historic return to lunar exploration after more than half a century.
🔗 Source: TIME

3. World Order Has Shifted, but Global Growth Outlook Holds Steady
Economists say geopolitical power is becoming more fragmented, yet global economic growth expectations remain largely unchanged from a year ago.
🔗 Source: Reuters

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for January 30, 2026.
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Today’s Stories

1. What We Get Wrong About Dopamine
Often called the brain’s “pleasure chemical,” dopamine is more accurately a signal tied to motivation, surprise, and learning — shaping habits, attention, and why unpredictability keeps us engaged.
🔗 Source: BBC Future

2. How Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Works
Australia has enacted a world-first ban preventing children under 16 from holding social media accounts, placing enforcement responsibility on platforms rather than families — and sparking global debate.
🔗 Source: BBC News

3. What to Know About Skimo, the New Olympic Sport
Ski mountaineering, or “skimo,” makes its Olympic debut in 2026, blending uphill endurance, rapid transitions, and downhill speed into one of the Games’ most demanding events.
🔗 Source: TIME

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This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for January 26, 2026.
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Today’s Stories

1. Scientists Find a New Way to Track Dangerous Space Debris Using Sonic Booms
Researchers have developed a method to track falling space debris by analyzing the sonic booms it creates as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere, helping pinpoint where fragments land after radar tracking fails.
🔗 Source: The Wall Street Journal

2. A Massive Winter Storm Pummels the U.S. With Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold
A powerful winter storm spread snow and ice across at least 17 states, disrupting travel, closing schools, knocking out power, and pushing wind chills to dangerous levels across much of the country.
🔗 Source: The New York Times

3. The Surprising Health Benefits of Standing on One Leg
Research suggests that a simple balance test — standing on one leg — can reveal important insights about strength, coordination, fall risk, and overall health as we age.
🔗 Source: BBC Future

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