Monday February 16, 2026


February 16, 1972


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US Presidents' Day


The year 2026 is widely recognized as the Semiquincentennial - the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States - often referred to as "America 250" - marking 250 years since the country declared independence and began the American Experiment. What a journey this has been - from George Washington to Donald Trump - a path that, to many, feels as though it is coming full circle in the ongoing evolution of democratic governance.


Within our deeply bipolar, bipartisan system - destined to clash amid the complexities of human emotions - the future is being challenged and questioned on a daily basis. It's largely science and technology that have propelled the nation forward, shaping our future even when political consensus proves elusive.


February 17 is my 83rd birthday - in 2026 a day that marks the convergence of these cultural, spiritual, and celestial celebrations ...


February 17, 2026


Chinese New Year - Year of the Fire Horse


Happy New Year to those celebrating.




February 17, 2026


New Moon 28° Aquarius Solar Eclipse




February 17 - March 19, 2026


Ramadan


Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual renewal observed by Muslims around the world. My neighborhood of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is a diverse cultural community that includes many Muslim families who celebrate. Those who own or work in local stores often seem surprised that I know so much about the holiday having experienced Ramadan in Egypt years ago. We exchange stories - and I offer my good wishes - small gestures of connection and understanding in these divisive times.




February 17, 2026


Mardi Gras


Colors of Mardi Gras: Purple (Justice), Green (Faith), Gold (Power)


Mardi Gras, which means 'Fat Tuesday' in French, is a festive celebration marking the last day before Lent - a season of fasting and reflection in the Christian tradition. It's a time of joy, indulgence, and community parades, symbolizing the balance between earthly pleasures and spiritual preparation.




February 18, 2026


Sun in Pisces


Happy Birthday to the Crystalinks readers born in Pisces.


Pisces is a mutable water sign ruled by Neptune.




Astronomy in the News


Astronomy Index


Hubble Captures a Dying Star Cracking Open the Egg Nebula





Physics in the News


Physics


Record-breaking gravitational wave puts Einstein's relativity to its toughest test yet and proves him right again





Chemistry in the News


Chemistry


A Shimmering Liquid Metal Could Unlock the Future of Green Hydrogen





Technology in the News


Artificial Intelligence


Researchers Find a Way to 3D Print One of the Hardest Engineering Materials on Earth





Brain in the News


Brain Index


'Dream Engineering' Can Boost Your Puzzle-Solving, Study Suggests


This Simple Brain Exercise May Protect Against Dementia for 20 Years


Aging Rewrites the Brain's Protein Code - and Scientists Just Found the Switch


Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough





Health in the News


Health Files ~ Alternative Healing


New Stem Cell Treatment Sparks Hope for Parkinson's Disease





Planet Earth In the News


Planet Earth Index


Sea Levels Are Rising Globally. Around Greenland, They're Projected to Fall.





Archaeology in the News


Archaeology


Archaeologists Just Unearthed a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress Hiding Deep in the Forest of Romania


First Solid Evidence of Hannibal's Infamous War Elephants Discovered in Spain


Archaeologists Just Unearthed a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress Hiding Deep in the Forest of Romania


More than a century after its discovery, Scandinavia's oldest plank boat is finally giving up a new secret - a fingerprint


1,200-Year-Old City From Alexander the Great's Empire Has Just Been Found Hidden Beneath the Sands





Paleontology in the News


Paleontology Index


Paleontologists Discover a Lost World: Ancient Cave Preserves Life From 1 Million Years Ago