Ellie's Archives: 2000-2025




JANUARY 2026
January 18 - New Moon 28° Capricorn
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20 - Sun in Aquarius
January 22-February 1 - Sundance Film Festival
January 26 - Australia Day


Reading with Ellie




Wednesday January 14, 2026     7:00 PM ET


Ellie's World Blog Today
Inspiration Frozen in Time
Remembering Erich von Daniken


Spiral Galaxy Caught Spraying Huge Jets of Super-Hot Gas Like a Sprinkler

Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift, stretch and compress in microgravity

ISS: A quarter-century in orbit: Science shaping life on Earth and beyond

Scientists study 100 possible alien radio signals from collapsed Arecibo Observatory, ending groundbreaking 21-year search

Astronomers Reveal Incredible New View of the Milky Way

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Stanford Researchers Develop New Material That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Brain-Inspired Computers Are Shockingly Good at Math

Fluid gears rotate without teeth, offering new mechanical flexibility

Car Manufacturers Asked to Bring Back Old-Fashioned Controls

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Physicists Discover Bizarre New Oscillation States Inside Magnetic Whirlpool

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A damaging cotton virus thought to be a recent invader has actually been hiding in U.S. fields for nearly two decades.

Mysterious Pink Rocks Expose a Massive Secret Buried Under Antarctica's Ice

Crop droughts set to worsen - even as rainfall increases

Signs of ancient life turn up in an unexpected place

2025 was the third-hottest year ever recorded on Earth, data shows

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In 2025, the oceans quietly set another heat record with global consequences.

Marine darkwaves - Hidden ocean blackouts are putting sealife at risk

NASA Scientists Zoomed in on the Ocean and Uncovered a Tiny Red Organism That Keeps Whales Alive

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A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body

Your Brain Is on Autopilot Two-Thirds of the Day, New Research Reveals

Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age

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Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain

Monk fruit is packed with hidden health compounds

Implant provides lasting relief for treatment-resistant depression, study finds

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Glazed sherds in remote Gobi Desert reveal ancient Persian trade connections

Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours

Gas Workers Digging Beneath Lima's Streets Uncover a 1,000-Year-Old Mummy With Hair Still Perfectly Intact

Mysterious Underground Structure Discovered in Peru Confirms an Ancient Secret Passed Down for Generations

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These Alien-Looking Fossils May Explain the Origins of Complex Life

Ancient Humans Left a Bigger Ecological Footprint Than Scientists Thought

Most complete Homo habilis skeleton ever found dates to more than 2 million years ago and retains 'Lucy'-like features

T. rex grew up slowly: New study reveals 'king of dinosaurs' kept growing until age 40

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Denmark Reinforces Its Military Presence in Greenland

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, State Department says

Maduro is in jail, but Venezuelans facing immigration limbo feel it's still not safe to return

Saks Global, the parent company of luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday.

Trump threatens to cut off funds to sanctuary cities and their states starting next month

Joe Rogan criticizes ICE tactics: 'Are we really going to be the Gestapo?'




Today's Events, Birthdays and Quotes


January 14, 1969

Jason Bateman - Videos - Filmography

Jason Bateman's podcast is the hugely popular "SmartLess," which he co-hosts with fellow actors Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, featuring surprising guest reveals and hilarious, unscripted conversations with big-name celebrities. The show's premise is that one host brings a mystery guest, whom the others don't know, leading to organic banter and discovery. They recently presented together at the 83rd Golden Globes (January 2026), where they joked about Bateman not being "everybody's thing" and presented the award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. The trio also received a nomination in the new Best Podcast category for SmartLess, showcasing their continued collaboration and friendship on and off the podcast stage.




January 14, 1968

LL Cool J - Videos - Discography -- Filmography

When you move past your fear and
you go after your dreams wholeheartedly,
you become free. Know what I'm saying?




January 14, 1974

Kevin Durand - Videos - Filmography

My mother taught me to always be strong and work hard.




January 14, 1969

Dave Grohl - Videos - Discography - Filmography

Music synchronizes with emotions.




January 14, 1875 - September 4, 1965

Albert Schweitzer Physician, Philosopher - Videos

Success is not the key to happiness.
Happiness is the key to success.




January 14, 1741 - June 14, 1801

Benedict Arnold American Revolution, Traitor - Videos

Traitors to the Republic will continue throughout history.




Tuesday January 13, 2026     7:00 PM ET


New Clues Suggest Life's Building Blocks Were Sorted in Space Before Reaching Earth

China Launches First Lunar Timekeeping Software as Moon Race Accelerates

Our Moon Is Curiously Lopsided, And a Massive Impact Could Be to Blame

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A dry surface thanks to fluid physics: Contact-free method gently remove liquids from delicate microstructures

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From brain scans to alloys: Teaching AI to make sense of complex research data

This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss

The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science

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This Hidden Soil Nutrient Can Double Forest Recovery Speed

Scientists discover what's linking floods and droughts across the planet

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Scientists Develop Spray-On Powder That Instantly Seals Life-Threatening Wounds

This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA

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Lost Iron Age Ship Cargoes Discovered in Ancient Israeli Port Rewrite Mediterranean Trade History

New 190-Million-Year-Old 'Sword Dragon' Rewrites Ichthyosaur Evolution

Otzi the Iceman mummy carried a high-risk strain of HPV, research finds

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Will self-driving cars reduce traffic injuries? Researchers examine promising data

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome




Today's Events, Birthdays and Quotes


January 13, 1977


Orlando Bloom - Filmography - Videos

People come into your life and people leave it.
You have to trust that life has a road mapped out for you.




January 13, 1990

Liam Hemsworth - Videos - Filmography

Tomorrow doesn't exist, yesterday is gone.
The more I remind myself of that, the stronger I feel.




January 13, 1961

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Videos - Filmography

My answer to pressure is to focus on work and hope it
pays off. If it doesn't, at least I can say I did my best.




January 13, 1966

Patrick Dempsey - Videos - Filmography

Doing something creative or physical helps you
deal with negative emotions and mental illness.




January 13, 1970

Shonda Rhimes - Videos - Filmography

When people show you who they are, believe them.
I carry that with me a lot. It has served me well.




January 13, 1938

William B. Davis - Videos - Filmography

The truth is out there. Hopefully we'll get to find out what it is.




January 13, 1866 - October 29, 1949

George Gurdjieff Philosopher, mystic, teacher, composer - Videos

The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness.




Monday January 12, 2026     7:00 PM ET


Scientists Solve Mars Water Mystery With a Thin Layer of Ice

Astronomers may have already spotted the 'Great Comet of 2026' - Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) - and it could soon be visible to the naked eye

Elon Musk Surprises Everyone: SpaceX Will Attempt to Reach Mars by the End of 2026

Rainbow Discovered Around a Nearby Dead Star Puzzles Scientists

Astronomers discover stars don't spread life's ingredients the way we thought

Tiny Mars's big impact on Earth's climate: How the red planet's pull shapes ice ages

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Scientists Found a Surprisingly Simple Way to Improve Solid-State Batteries

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Physicists thought this mystery particle could explain everything. See what happened

Plasma Fireballs at CERN May Explain the Universe's Missing Light

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40-Year-Old Iceberg Turns Vivid Blue as It Approaches Total Disintegration

A 220-Meter-Deep Hole Left by an Iron Mine Is Now a Turquoise Lake With Plans to Become a Giant Clean Energy Battery

Norway is Digging the World's Deepest Road Tunnel, 400 Meters Under the Sea

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CKM syndrome links heart, kidney, and metabolic problems into a single, high-risk health cycle affecting nearly 90% of adults.

How Ozempic and Wegovy are quietly cutting America's food bills

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A massive gene hunt reveals how brain cells are made

Scientists Find Prehistoric Brain Circuit Still Controls Vision

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Workers followed an old staircase in a french church and uncovered a sealed burial vault untouched for four centuries

Russian Expedition Uncovers Long-Lost Soviet Nuclear Graveyard Buried Beneath the Arctic Ocean

Tumba Madzari Great Mother: A boxy goddess figurine from North Macedonia designed to protect Stone Age houses 7,800 years ago

Monumental tomb discovered in Turkey might be of royal from King Midas' kingdom

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Perfectly Preserved Lion Cub From The Ice Age Found Intact and It Looks Like It Never Died

The legendary 'Little Foot' fossil may be an entirely new human ancestor.

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Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs - unverified amounts of minerals, metals and potentially rare earth elements

Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion

War has pushed Gaza's children to the brink - like the living dead




Today's Events, Birthdays and Quotes


January 12, 1954

Howard Stern Radio and TV Personality, Author - Videos

I always feel like I gotta prove something.




January 12, 1960

Oliver Platt - Videos - Filmography

The directors that I end up having a really good time with are the ones that understand
the fluidity of the medium and are interested in catching lightning in a bottle.




January 12, 1985

Cynthia Addai-Robinson - Videos - Filmography

Surround yourself with good people who fit your definition of friendship.




January 12, 1987 - July 8, 2020

Naya Rivera - Videos - Filmography

If you think back to your first love, you always
remember them and little things that remind you of them.




January 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916

Jack London Author - Videos

London's father was astrologer William H. Chaney.
His mother, Flora, was a music teacher and spiritualist.

Writers are not always inspired then suddenly the next story reveals itself.
My father would say, "It's all there in your astrological chart."




January 12, 1737 - January 12, 1793

John Hancock - Videos

John Hancock was a Massachusetts merchant and prominent patriot of
the American Revolution. He is perhaps most famous for his prominent
signature on the United States Declaration of Independence.


We must be unanimous; there must be no pulling
in different directions; we must grow together.