More international students study in the U.S. than ever before.
What Is APEC and Why Does It Matter to You?
Given this size and influence, it’s important for APEC members to work together on key issues like trade, investment and sustainability. APEC provides a platform for this collaboration, creating a more open, resilient and peaceful economic community.
Given this size and influence, it’s important for APEC members to work together on key issues like trade, investment and sustainability. APEC provides a platform for this collaboration, creating a more open, resilient and peaceful economic community.
India’s Initiatives for Cleaner Air
Many cities have activated the Graded Response Action Plan in response to poor air quality.
Many cities have activated the Graded Response Action Plan in response to poor air quality.
Unbreakable: Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
The Marine Corps selected 29 Navajo men to develop a code based on the complex, unwritten Navajo language. When the Marines hit the beaches for pivotal battles at Guadalcanal in 1942, and Iwo Jima in 1945, Navajo Code Talkers were at their side.
The Marine Corps selected 29 Navajo men to develop a code based on the complex, unwritten Navajo language. When the Marines hit the beaches for pivotal battles at Guadalcanal in 1942, and Iwo Jima in 1945, Navajo Code Talkers were at their side.
Entrepreneurs Sustain U.S. Startup Boom
In October, Grant’s Atlantic Fish Co. introduced its protein-rich, bioengineered sea bass to potential customers and plans to begin selling to restaurants in the next two years.
In October, Grant’s Atlantic Fish Co. introduced its protein-rich, bioengineered sea bass to potential customers and plans to begin selling to restaurants in the next two years.
How Do Sign Language Interpreters Work?
Using American Sign Language (ASL), interpreters convey the words of speakers at events in hospitals, courts, schools, theaters and government agencies.
Using American Sign Language (ASL), interpreters convey the words of speakers at events in hospitals, courts, schools, theaters and government agencies.
Looking Back at the U.N.’s Place in New York
U.N. Acting Secretary-General Benjamin A. Cohen saw New York, with its large immigrant population, as an exemplary place for the U.N.’s headquarters because New York attracts “people coming from all over to live in peace and harmony,” the New York Times reported at that time.
U.N. Acting Secretary-General Benjamin A. Cohen saw New York, with its large immigrant population, as an exemplary place for the U.N.’s headquarters because New York attracts “people coming from all over to live in peace and harmony,” the New York Times reported at that time.
Cities in Florida and the Bahamas Shore Up Against Storms
Coral Springs sits an hour north of Miami and 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of the Florida coast. While it is offered some protection as an inland city, Coral Springs is vulnerable to the hurricanes that pummel the Caribbean and south Florida region.
Coral Springs sits an hour north of Miami and 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of the Florida coast. While it is offered some protection as an inland city, Coral Springs is vulnerable to the hurricanes that pummel the Caribbean and south Florida region.
Sports Powered This Paralympian’s Recovery
Truwit credits her dream of one day swimming in the Paralympics for helping her to get back in the water and stay motivated during her recovery from trauma.
Truwit credits her dream of one day swimming in the Paralympics for helping her to get back in the water and stay motivated during her recovery from trauma.
Working Like a Dog
Some four-legged friends perform unusual, and quite helpful, tasks
Some four-legged friends perform unusual, and quite helpful, tasks
Hikers Love the Appalachian Trail
Most hikers spend a day or two on the trail, but every year an intrepid 3,000 attempt to walk the entire trail, and one-quarter of those complete the 3,500-kilometer hike, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, an organization that coordinates trail upkeep.
Most hikers spend a day or two on the trail, but every year an intrepid 3,000 attempt to walk the entire trail, and one-quarter of those complete the 3,500-kilometer hike, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, an organization that coordinates trail upkeep.
Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities Helps Us All
The ADA also provides architectural remedies. Buildings and public spaces must eliminate barriers to access for people with disabilities.
The ADA also provides architectural remedies. Buildings and public spaces must eliminate barriers to access for people with disabilities.
Notes From America: ‘Students Sit Together’
Today, for the 7.3 million American students with disabilities — some of whom receive inclusive education services such as assistance from speech-language pathologists, assistive technology or occupational therapy — accommodations give them the tools to succeed while they learn alongside their peers.
Today, for the 7.3 million American students with disabilities — some of whom receive inclusive education services such as assistance from speech-language pathologists, assistive technology or occupational therapy — accommodations give them the tools to succeed while they learn alongside their peers.
A Moon Landing ‘For All Mankind’
President John F. Kennedy proposed landing a man on the moon a mere eight years before the July 16–24 Apollo 11 mission made the dream a reality.
President John F. Kennedy proposed landing a man on the moon a mere eight years before the July 16–24 Apollo 11 mission made the dream a reality.
Americans Flock to Bird-Watching
More people identifying birds is good news for their populations.
More people identifying birds is good news for their populations.
Saving Coral Reefs: A Global Mission
Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor but are home to more than 25% of marine life, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor but are home to more than 25% of marine life, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.















