New York Bans the Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
New York has become the tenth state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals
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New York Used to Have Coral Reefs and Truck-Sized Sea Scorpions
Scientists studying samples of 390 year old seawater found Upstate New York used to have coral reefs and truck-sized sea scorpions.
Broome’s Kopernik Society Looking for New Members
The Kopernik Observatory’s Heritage Committee is looking for new members with an interest in celebrating the history of the science center and its namesake.
How To Watch As NASA Smashes Into An Asteroid
On Monday, September 26, NASA is going to purposely smash into an asteroid and you'll have a front seat to watch it happen!
Explore Earth & Its Prehistoric Past At Ithaca's Museum Of Earth
The Museum of the Earth in Ithaca is a hands-on museum for anyone who loves science and anything having to do with prehistoric life...including dinosaurs!
Murder Hornets Are Getting A New Name To Avoid “Discrimination”
Same massive hornet, new name because scientists believe its old name could have sparked acts of discrimination.
Be Nice to Bees Because They Know Your Face – Literally
Before you swat that bee away, stop and think because it most definitely recognizes your face, or so say scientists. What they learned about bees is fascinating!
Kopernik Expands Coding Camp
The popularity of coding is prompting the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center in Vestal to expand one of its summer camp programs.
Kopernik Summer Camps Set to Launch
Spring is officially here and plans for the summer months are being set, including at the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center in Vestal.
Stop Leaving Hair and String Out for NYS Birds – You’re Killing Them!
If you leave out hair, string, or pet fur each spring to help your local birds build their nest, you need to stop because you could be killing them.