Tuesday February 3, 2026


February 4, 1902 - August 26, 1974


Charles Lindbergh - (February 4, 1902 - August 26, 1974) - Lucky Lindy, The Lone Eagle - Videos


Lindbergh flew the first non-stop flight alone from New York to Paris in 1927.


Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.



More Birthdays and News




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


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





February 2, 2026


Groundhog Day


Punsutawney Phil has a 35% accuracy rate. The woodchuck from Staten Island has an 85% accuracy rate. They both agreed there are six more weeks of winter.


According to this article - Phil's predictions may become a hologram - which feels especially apropos in light of the fact that everything we experience is a 'hologram' rendered through the illusion of time.



Speaking of time and holograms - we exist in the greatest illusion of all - Groundhog Day.


In my wake-up dream this morning - I found myself free from the loops of time - as if somewhere the algorithm that supports the hypothesis of our journey here was complete. I pulled up the shade then laid back down to watch the full moon in Leo smile at me across the annals of time.


The zodiac symbol for Leo always reminds me of "Omega" - Endings, completion, fulfillment, wholeness, transcendence. Omega is sometimes used to describe a moment outside linear time - a point where processes finish and loops resolve.


Alpha and Omega - Pyramids forming the Hourglass of Time





Astronomy in the News


Astronomy Index


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


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.


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


Scientists Identify Key Protein That Could Reverse Brain Aging





Health in the News


Health Files ~ Alternative Healing


'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?


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


CT scans unwrap secrets of ancient Egyptian life


'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


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




Paleontology in the News


Paleontology Index


250-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Origins of Our Unique Hearing


Baby dinosaurs were the backbone of the Jurassic food chain





February 6-22, 2026


2026 Winter Olympics ~ ~ News


Friday the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics, where the chill of snow and ice becomes the stage for human perseverance and passion. Athletes from every corner of the globe carry not just the weight of their nations' hopes, but the countless hours of sacrifice, sweat, and unwavering determination that brought them here.


Their bodies have been sculpted by grueling training, their hearts tempered by the emotional storms of doubt and triumph alike. Every curve of the track, every leap across ice, every beat of their lungs tells a story of courage tested, of limits challenged, of dreams pursued with unrelenting devotion.


As the Olympic flame flickers and the world holds its breath for their favorite team, we celebrate not just victory, but the relentless spirit that drives each competitor forward. Good luck to all. May your courage shine as brightly as the snow beneath your feet.




January 8, 2026 - Super Bowl LX


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. Watch on YouTube


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. Good luck to both teams. May the best moments light up the nation in unity if only in the moment.