As nearly half of the global population cast their votes this year, politics dominated many headlines. However, science and the natural world also captured significant public interest. In his year end reflection,…
Category: Features
Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in Orange County Backyard
A family’s backyard in Orange County, New York, has yielded a significant paleontological discovery: a complete mastodon jaw, the first such find in the state in over 11 years. The jawbone, along…
Bethel Woods Seeks Proposals to Memorialize Iconic Message Tree
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, is calling on artists and artisans to submit proposals for commemorative works of art in honor of the…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson is our resident science guy and he highlights science stories that caught his eye. In this episode, Johnson brings us warnings from scientists about careless experimentation with ‘mirror life forms’…
Kaatscast: Unveiling the Mysteries of the North American Porcupine
In the latest episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry delves into the fascinating world of the North American porcupine with Uldis Roze, the world’s foremost expert on this mysterious and lovable…
An Honorable Resting Place: Historic Burial Ground Honors the 19th-Century Free Black Community in Newburgh
In 2008, a gravesite was unearthed during an excavation beneath a school in Newburgh, New York. The remains date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the site is recognized as the Newburgh…
New Performance by Farm Arts Collective Features Famous Dickensian Characters
Miss Havisham, The Artful Dodger, Scrooge, The Ghost of Christmas Past. Farm Arts Collective is debuting a new short work featuring these famous characters and others from Charles Dickens novels at the…
NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” Features Innovative Mechanical Table to Feed Guests
NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” gathering features food and drink and a mechanical table designed by artist-inventor Dan Brinkerhoff. The table–akin to a lazy susan—will deliver dishes curated by Henning Nordanger (Henning’s Local…
Singers Dan and Claudia Zanes Lead Inclusive Celebration of the Season
Inspired by Christmas sing-alongs they grew up with in New Hampshire, Grammy Award-winners Dan and Claudia Zanes are blending classic holiday songs along with music from various cultures and traditions on Saturday,…