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.
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.
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.
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.
What Are America’s Favorite Dog Breeds?
For the 27th year, the most popular purebred dog in America is the Labrador retriever.
Afghanistan’s First Female General Calls for More Women in Military
She is the first woman in Afghanistan to reach the rank of general.
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.
3D Printer Can Create Complete Home in One Day
An American company says it has completed the first permitted 3D printed home in the United States.
New Dating App Uses DNA to Help People Find Love
Creators of a new dating app are using people’s genetics to help people find love.
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.