Tracking Space Debris, a U.S. Winter Storm, and Balance Health: The Lofi Brief for January 26, 2026

This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for January 26, 2026.
A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

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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