Category: Science

Special Earth Day Lecture at the Cary Institute: Terry Tempest Williams. The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks

  Special Earth Day Lecture at the Cary Institute: Terry Tempest Williams. The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks On Saturday, April 22 celebrate Earth Day with a special lecture from author and scholar Terry Tempest…

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Lower Hudson PRISM Announces Awards to Target Invasive Species

  Lower Hudson PRISM Announces Awards to Target Invasive Species Dr. Linda Rohleder, program coordinator for the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM), has announced the awarding of contract funds to seven projects, totaling over $123,000,…

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Teens Explore Forensic Science

  Teens Explore Forensic Science      Forensic scientist, Ted Schwartz turned the Studio Around the Corner into a forensics lab on Saturday, April 1. Over 40 middle and high school students were enlightened with a lecture of various aspects…

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Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Lawsuit And Other Legal Action Against Trump Administration For Illegally Blocking Cost-Saving,Pollution-Cutting Energy Efficiency Standards

  Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Lawsuit And Other Legal Action Against Trump Administration For Illegally Blocking Cost-Saving,Pollution-Cutting Energy Efficiency Standards   Coalition Takes Action Against Trump DOE For Violating Federal Law By Obstructing Implementation Of Energy Efficiency Standards For Common…

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Art Nest activity, ART LAB!

    This Saturday kicks off our new Art Nest activity, ART LAB! We will make intergalactic slime, geometric sculptures made from sticks held together by handmade play dough, we will grow crystals and much more…. Saturdays from 12-5pm, ALL…

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Arctic sea ice dips to record low for winter

  Arctic sea ice dips to record low for winter WASHINGTON- The frigid top of the Earth just set yet another record for low levels of sea ice in what scientists say is a signal of an overheating world. The…

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Governor Launches $70 Million Electric Car Rebate and Outreach Initiative

  Governor Launches $70 Million Electric Car Rebate and Outreach Initiative Drive Clean Rebate Provides Up to $2,000 for Each Eligible Buyer Supports Governor’s Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40 Percent by 2030 Largest Contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions…

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NYS Assembly Budget Includes Funding For Carbon Farming Tax Credit Study

NYS Assembly Budget Includes Funding For Carbon Farming Tax Credit Study There is money in the New York State Assembly budget concerning a carbon farming initiative. The Assemblymember behind the effort says she hopes the Senate and governor share her…

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New York A.G. Schneiderman Leads Coalition Of States Opposing Pres. Trump’s Vehicle Emission Standards Roll Back

  New York A.G. Schneiderman Leads Coalition Of States Opposing Pres. Trump’s Vehicle Emission Standards Roll Back New York Will File Motion To Intervene In Lawsuit In Support Of Vehicle Emission Standards  AGs: Reconsidering Standards Represents A Wrong Turn In Nation’s…

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Explore Forensic Science at the Studio

  Explore Forensic Science at the Studio   Wondering what it would be like to be a scientist? Join Science at the Studio! Two separate sessions will be held for middle school and high school students. The FREE Science workshop…

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Cary ecologist Dave Strayer to discuss inland waters and the fascinating plants and animals that reside in rivers, streams, and lakes

Cary ecologist Dave Strayer to discuss inland waters and the fascinating plants and animals that reside in rivers, streams, and lakes. Millbrook – This Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7 p.m. join the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a lecture…

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