Where does “outer space” begin?
Last week we read about Felix Baumgarten’s “skydive from space.” That’s what they called it. But the 24-mile altitude at
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Every dog has its day
Dog-lovers in the Hudson Valley have several options this weekend to indulge their passion for their pets. For a taste
Andromeda and the Milky Way keep getting closer
Until 1925, nobody knew that galaxies existed beyond our own Milky Way. With today’s telescopes, 200 billion can be detected,
New books from Black Dome explain the Ice Age and how the rich once lived
With the release of Hyde Park on the Hudson, the movie about the close relationship between FDR, played by Bill
The beat goes on
Ubaka Hill is on a mission. A drummer for over 35 years, her life’s work has been about performing and
Huntress of the Higgs boson
How many objects are not made of anything smaller? In the entire universe, three alone are indivisible. Only this trio
Think National Geographic, act locally
Jon Bowermaster, whose just-completed documentary Dear Governor Cuomo will have its world premiere this Thursday, October 11 at the Woodstock
Get ready for a super comet
About a year from now, Comet ISON may become the brightest comet that anyone alive has ever seen. It will
Lark in the Park returns to the Catskills
For many outdoorsy types, there’s simply no better time of year for hiking and paddling adventures in the mid-Hudson region
Harvest Moon meets Uranus this weekend
“The Night Sky” has been running continuously in these newspapers for almost four decades. During that time, the Harvest Moon