science

This week on In Touch, we spoke with the executive director for the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum about their mission and goals, and how they accommodate all children and families in the area and beyond with engaging learning activities.

Two specific colors will try to trick your eyes during the upcoming solar eclipse.

New firefly species discovered near New York border, known for luring and preying on males.

Hey, New York! Our turn to see a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse right in our own backyard is officially less than a year away!

Due to certain phenomena, we may appear to be very brightly lit and noticeable to others in the universe.

Just how much is the lighting at your office affecting your brain? Everyday I fight my co-workers about how well lit the office should be. You can call me crazy but I'm a fan of being able to see. After all, we're at work and we aren't paying the electric bill. So let's turn all those suckers on!

We all know that legally you're an adult at 18, but are you mentally prepared to be an adult at that age? Does a piece of laminated paper make you a grown up? You can barely drive, you can smoke and you can serve in the military but the government won't even let you legally sip your old man's beer. Maybe you're not really an adult. Maybe that small piece of paper in your wallet is just exactly that, just a small piece of paper.

Ladies, have you ever noticed that every time a man gets sick he acts like it's the end of the world? Though he's probably exaggerating a little bit, there may be some scientific evidence behind his feelings so don't be too quick to judge.

You just aren't yourself when you're hungry but at least you're still a New Yorker.

Do you keep your undies for more than a year? If so, you could be doing your body some serious harm. I think a lot of us could be in some trouble if this is true. Will they start putting expiration dates on our underwear? The most qualified doctors and scientists are hard at work trying to keep us safe from our own dirty laundry.