Venezuela’s Famous Youth Orchestra Faces Tough Times
Now, El Sistema’s new director, Eduardo Mendez, promises to continue the program’s tradition of musical excellence and social service.
Happiness Class One of Yale University’s Most Popular Ever
The search for one of life’s greatest goals, happiness, is what brings almost 1,200 students to one of Yale University’s most popular classes ever.
Does City Living Hurt Mental Health?
The possible mental health effects of city living affects a lot of people.
Early Humans Were Not as Simple as One Would Think
Scientists have discovered evidence that some of the earliest members of the human race, Homo sapiens, were surprisingly advanced.
In India, More People Are Buying and Selling Gold Electronically
Now, there are computer software applications that let smartphone users buy, sell or keep gold, even in small amounts.
Afrotectopia: A Celebration of Black Identity in Technology
The New York-based not-for-profit group Ascend Leadership examined the employment information of hundreds of San Francisco tech companies in 2007 and in 2015.
STEM and Education
Many studies have predicted there will be a great need for future workers skilled in jobs related to science, technology, engineering and math.
Afghanistan’s First Female General Calls for More Women in Military
She is the first woman in Afghanistan to reach the rank of general.
What Are America’s Favorite Dog Breeds?
For the 27th year, the most popular purebred dog in America is the Labrador retriever.
China Says North Korea Willing to Discuss Denuclearization
China says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed during talks in Beijing to discuss denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.