In a workshop at the University of Michigan, composer Laura Karpman oversees a rehearsal of Ask Your Mama, a musical rendition of the Langston Hughes epic poem, with George Manahan conducting

More on biomimicry: http://j.mp/RI3OOB Scientists believe the iridescent wings of the morphos butterfly could be used in technology to benefit humans.

Part of the visual album of Joan Baez' "Whistle Down the Wind," this cover of Joe Henry's "Civil War" was directed by New York University's Deborah Willis

Watch newsreel footage of Angel Macias' astonishing performance at the Little League World Series.

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Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/Breeding-the-Perfect-Bull.html Donnell Brown and his fellow cowboys combine modern science with their decades of experience with cattle ranching to create the perfect specimen of beef.

Two lionfish in Papua New Guinea swim gracefully

Some of the brightest minds in the world gathered at Smithsonian's "The Future is Here" conference to discuss the great triumphs and future innovations in science and technology http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ideas-innovations/The-Future-is-Here.html

Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Hazel-Scotts-Lifetime-of-High-Notes.html In a performance filmed for World War II soldiers, Hazel Scott begins with a section from Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" and ends with a jazzy tune (Army / Navy Screen Magazine).

Unlike other birds, which get pigments from their diets, parrots produce their own—but scientists never fully understood the underlying mechanisms, until now

It's not clear how the juvenile male ended up so far north, but experts suggest he was motivated by his appetite

See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Sammy Wong, 8, of Waterloo has been playing the violin since he was 5 years old. He has been rehearsing for an upcoming concert with the musicians of the K-W Symphony on Saturday night at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The show, titled Prodigio del Violino:An Evening with Sammy Wong, will feature the music of Mozart and Vivaldi.

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Industry leader's innovations further streamline design engineering, including mainstream validation and simple evolution from 2D to 3D

3D mechanical design and analysis capabilities help Ohio company speed products to market, recouping thousands in potentially lost revenue per day

North American door control system leader's engineering work is critical for passenger safety

Extensive automation of time-consuming tasks gives designers fast, accurate tools for testing their ideas

New Tango accelerates like a Porsche, trumps gridlock like a motorcycle

Teacher: 'We're growing engineers here'

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Using SolidWorks Software, Company Shortens Design Cycles By More Than 25 Percent

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Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model.

Surfing on the beach or providing a dance workshop were new ways to share the gospel in Portugal.

A team delivering firewood found their visits perfectly timed, as families had barely enough left to heat their homes.

Sent from OM Ireland, the Fitzgibbon family followed God's call on their lives to Russia and back.

OM Mexico meets with young people seeking to serve God in missions during Expomision in Sonora, Mexico.

Professional experience as a teacher and personal relationships on the field equipped one long-term worker to teach at a start-up English-speaking school.

OM Australia shares about mission opportunities at Australia’s leading three-day music festival in Toowoomba, Queensland, over Easter.

On 1 July 350 teens and leaders poured into the University of Queensland, Australia, for five days of fun and discipleship.

Single mothers in Namibia experience life-changing opportunities, thanks to the work and care of one Namibian woman and the OM team.

An investment writer at Allan Gray discusses how investors can overcome the fear of losing money.

Marc Tucker's most-read blog posts in 2016.

A state court ruled that Virginia must turn over growth data by school and classroom teacher, without redacting the teachers' names.

Marc Tucker's most-read blog posts in 2017.

Marc Tucker explores the critical importance of trust in successful education systems and how trust was lost in U.S. education.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble will present its fall 2024 performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-15 in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. The performance will consist of seven dances from director KT Huckabee, choreographer and instructor Jaye Mackinson, and returning guest choreographer Ana Rossi-Lanzendorfer.

The Pullo Family Performing Arts Center kicks off its Fall 2024 season with magic and haunted tales, before weaving into nostalgic cinema, familiar songs, and holiday spirit. Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.

Here's a handy glossary on terms like project-based learning, competency-based learning, and standards-based grading.

Penn State School of Music announces the inaugural performance of its Opera Workshop, led by new faculty members Dawn Pierce and Parker Konkle. The performance, titled "Seasons of Love," will take place on Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the School of Music’s Recital Hall. This unique presentation will explore a range of lyric repertoire, offering an avant-garde experience that merges music, movement, and storytelling. 

Three-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Samara Joy will perform her third annual “A Joyful Holiday” featuring the McLendon Family in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

David’s role on the Riverboat is to act as a homeless man. In reality, he is acting out a familiar life he used to lead.

Transform mission conference one year, outreach team in France the following year, the sisters from Mexico are eager to share the love of Christ, realising the audience was different from what they expected.

Agnes Kim, associate professor of physics at Penn State Scranton, has received a National Science Foundation grant aimed at enhancing the understanding of white dwarf stars.

Chileans and foreigners perform a flash mob in the largest plaza in Santiago.