Thursday February 5, 2026


February 5, 1948


Christopher Guest - British Baron, Married to Jamie Lee Curtis


Videos - Filmography


American and British actor, comedian, screenwriter and director


Too much good fortune can make you smug and arrogant - unaware of what's really going on.



More Birthdays and News




February 6-22, 2026


2026 Winter Olympics ~ ~ News


After years of training, sacrifices, and overcoming injuries - the dream becomes reality for the athletes, coaches, families, friends, and supporters as the 2026 Winter Olympics begin tomorrow.


Opening Ceremonies start at 3 PM EST on NBC and other broadcast venues. Watch as Team USA proudly takes the world stage, representing the strength, determination, and spirit of a nation offering a moment of unity and pride during a time the country faces challenges and uncertainty. The Olympic flame stands as a beacon of light, unity, and inspiration, reminding America of its resilience and renewing belief in itself.


Snoop Dogg's Olympic presence has grown from a popular novelty to a consistent, integral part of the coverage and support system for Team USA. He returned as NBC's unique correspondent and in December was named the first-ever Honorary Coach for Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics, following his popular role in the 2024 Paris Summer Games.





January 8, 2026 - Super Bowl LX


Wikipedia ~ ~ News


Sunday America comes together for Super Bowl LX, a celebration that grips the nation with unmatched energy and anticipation. This is more than a game - it's a stage where dreams, determination, and teamwork collide in every snap, pass, and touchdown. This promises to be a powerful emotional driven game no matter what.


Fans from all walks of life, regardless of race, gender, or background, unite in cheering, shouting, and sharing the thrill of the moment. The season's journey has been long and unpredictable, filled with nail-biting finishes, unforgettable comebacks, and moments that have kept hearts pounding and fans on the edge of their seats.


The commercials themselves have become a cultural highlight, sparking laughter, awe, and conversation across the country.



Costumes, face paint, tailgates, parties, and cheers turn stadiums, homes, and other viewing venues into arenas of joy, rivalry, and pure celebration.


This year's halftime show features the electrifying Bad Bunny - bringing rhythm, spectacle, and music that pulses through every corner of the stadium and those dancing and singing along at parties and other Super Bowl venues.



My grandson Matthew has told me the team to route for is the Patriots. Got it. May the best moments light up the nation in unity if only in the moment.




Frozen Journeys


Many of the waterways around here have been closed due to ice. I have never seen so many consecutive days of temps below freezing in my almost 83 years on this planet. I thought we were headed for a 'flood story ending' but this is more like an ice age. I hope you are staying warm and safe ... and never ever underestimate climate change.



A ship represents a life path. At times we become stuck, but with perseverance and determination, one can turn the ship in the right direction and steer toward destiny. This is a close-up of the ship stuck on ice trying to turn itself around to head out to sea under the bridge. As I'm typing this ... it's turned another 45 degrees. I have faith it will succeed.



Always look for the Lighthouse to guide your way home.





Planet Earth In the News


Planet Earth Index


This Breakthrough Lets Scientists See Arctic Ice Loss Coming


Wildfires Claim 24,000 Lives in The US Each Year Through Smoke Alone


Scientists studying Antarctica uncovered a surprising twist in how the Southern Ocean absorbs carbon dioxide


Historic cold breaks multiple February records across Florida


Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels


Melting Antarctic Ice Did the Opposite of What Scientists Expected


Iguanas Drop From Florida's Trees as Record Cold Blasts Southern US


The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles - and geologists may finally have an explanation for it


Hundreds of new species found in a hidden world beneath the Pacific


One of Earth's most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw


Rare Dolphin Sighting Off the Australian Shore, Here's What Scientists Discovered





Astronomy in the News


Astronomy Index


Dark matter, not a black hole, could power Milky Way's heart


The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation


Why Nearby Galaxies Are Fleeing Us: Scientists Finally Solve a 50-Year Mystery


Astronomers Detect Complex Sulfur Molecule in Interstellar Space


Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together


Astronomers spot 'time-warped' supernovas whose light both has and hasn't reached Earth


NASA Begins Practice Countdown For First Human Moon Mission Since 1972


The Sun Just Turned Toward Earth And Unleashed a Stunning Flare Barrage


Sunspot launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest outburst in years


Robots descend into lava tubes to prepare for future Moon bases





Physics in the News


Physics


Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrodinger's cat' state - bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before


100 Years Before Quantum Mechanics, a Physicist Spotted Its Hidden Clue


Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation





Chemistry in the News


Chemistry


Hard to recycle packaging? This glue could let plastics peel apart on cue


Earth is 'missing' lighter elements. They may be hiding in its solid inner core.

How RNA reveals clues to life's origins on Earth


Lithium-free battery breaks voltage barrier for ultra-cheap energy storage





Technology in the News


Artificial Intelligence



Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.


'Discovery learning' AI tool predicts battery cycle life with just a few days' data


Unhackable metasurface holograms: Security technology can lock information with light color and distance


Researchers Warn: WiFi Could Become an Invisible Mass Surveillance System


Bridges in North America Are in Worse Shape Than Anywhere Else on Earth


Gladys West, Unsung Figure in Development of GPS, Dies at 95


Breakthrough Water Filter Removes 'Forever Chemicals' 100x Faster Than Carbon





Brain in the News


Brain Index


Yawning Does Something Surprising in Your Brain, MRI Scans Reveal


Scientists Identify Key Protein That Could Reverse Brain Aging





Health in the News


Health Files ~ Alternative Healing


Scientists Find New Immune Clue Behind Long COVID's Lingering Symptoms


'Zombie' Remnants of COVID-19 Hunt In Packs And Kill Our Immune Cells


Why aren't more older adults getting flu or COVID-19 shots?


Cholesterol Levels Slashed by 60% in Promising New Pill Trial


47-Year Study Reveals The Age We Hit Our Physical Peak


Game-Changing Blood Test Could Help Catch Pancreatic Cancer Before It Turns Deadly


Scientists Discover Natural Compounds With Unexpected Benefits for Skin, Anti-Aging, and Heart Health


Male and Female Brains Start Developing Differently in the Womb, Scientists Find


Scientists uncover why psoriasis can turn into joint disease. A hidden immune cell journey from skin to joints may explain psoriatic arthritis.


This brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink how memory works


New Brain Scans Reveal Hidden Intelligence in Babies


No More Jet Lag: New Oral Compound Helps Reset the Body's Internal Clock


Nipah Virus Outbreak Has Asia on High Alert Amid Deaths in India


Study Reveals a Turning Point When Men's Heart Attack Risk Accelerates





Earth's Magnetic Field In the News


Earth's Magnetic Field


Something Massive Deep Inside Earth Is Steering the Planet's Magnetic Field





Archaeology in the News


Archaeology


Scents of the afterlife: Identifying embalming recipes by 'sniffing' the air around Egyptian mummies


CT scans unwrap secrets of ancient Egyptian life


Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years - far longer than we thought


Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique lineage in the Balkans


The Lost Tomb of Legendary Viking 'Ivar the Boneless' May Have Finally Been Found on the English coast


'Landmark' elephant bone finding in Spain may be from time of Hannibal's war against Rome


Ancient Alaskan site may help explain how the first people arrived in North America


Archaeologists Unearth a 16th-Century Imperial Cargo 1,500 Meters Deep, Loaded With Enigmatic Treasures





Paleontology in the News


Paleontology Index


How a Black fossil digger became a superstar in the very white world of paleontology


Famed Montana paleontologist Jack Horner named in Epstein files Horner, of MSU, thanked Epstein for visit with him and 'the girls'


New Dino? ISU Paleontologists Homing in on Possible New Species in Wyoming