mar

Elon Musk's Journey to Mars

How the American Ingenuity Award winner plans to build a self-sustaining civilization on Mars




mar

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Is One of America's Greatest National Monuments

Lonnie Bunch, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, discusses the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial, one of America's greatest monuments.




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The John Marshall Ju/'hoan Bushman Film and Video Collection, 1950-2000

Watch a selection from the Smithsonian Institution's submission for the UNESCO Memory of the World Register of historic artifacts




mar

SmartNews: Airbags for Skiers

But at speeds nearing 100 mph, there's a fine line between helping and hurting




mar

A 3D Digital Interactive of Santa Elena's Fort San Marcos

At the Coastal Discovery Museum’s exhibition, visitors will be able to view a 3D digital interactive that reconstructs the original Fort San Marcos on Santa Elena. (Credit: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn)




mar

Mariachi Music of Puebla, Mexico

Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/Savoring-Puebla.html The streets of Puebla are filled with the sound of Mariachis who sing at most traditional Mexican ceremony.




mar

Erin Brockovich Congratulates Marc Edwards & LeeAnne Walters | Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards

“Superman isn’t coming. It is a moment in our time when we must look to ourselves, and not take for granted or wait for something from the top to come down, but rather…pick up the torch, carry the torch, to find information and the truth…” – Erin Brockovich applauds Marc Edwards and LeeAnne Walters for their work exposing the Flint water crisis | Smithsonian Magazine American #IngenuityAwards Read more about Edwards and Walters’ work: http://smithmag.co/D4dIHy The Smithsonian has been celebrating innovation in American culture for more than 150 years, and following in this tradition, Smithsonian magazine presents the American Ingenuity Awards, honoring revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences, education and social progress. http://smithmag.co/R7hyRO




mar

Remarkable 200-Year-Old Rock Painting May Depict a Strange Animal That Went Extinct 250 Million Years Ago

The Horned Serpent Panel from southern Africa predates the first Western scientific description of the dicynodont, a large mammal ancestor with tusks, by at least a decade




mar

Mysterious 'Mechanical-Sounding' Noise Near the Mariana Trench May Now Have an Explanation

An acoustic survey in 2018 and new analysis with A.I. suggest the sounds are vocalizations from the elusive Bryde’s whale




mar

Nearly 40 Years After She Walked the Great Wall of China, Marina Abramović Returns to the Country With a New Exhibition

"Transforming Energy," the artist's first museum show in China, focuses on "artworks and objects that actively engage the audience"




mar

These Iron Age Swords Were Smuggled Out of Iran and Modified to Increase Their Value on the Black Market

Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers discovered modern glue, drill holes and even a fragment of a drill bit in the pastiches




mar

See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory

Experts added a carbon fiber pole to help anchor the "Apollo Belvedere," which had developed cracks along the legs and knees. Now, the looming Roman sculpture is finally back on display




mar

Shipwreck Hunters Find Lost World War II-Era Submarine That Vanished With 64 Crew Members Onboard

The HMS "Trooper" likely sank after hitting an underwater German mine off the coast of an island in the Aegean Sea in 1943




mar

A New Marine Sanctuary Off California Will Be Co-Managed by Indigenous Peoples

NOAA designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary this month, following a decade of advocacy by supporters. The protected site will be finalized after a 45-day review period




mar

Three Sisters in Ohio Just Sold a Rare 1975 Dime With a Missing 'S' Mint Mark for $500,000

The owners inherited the valuable coin from their brother, who kept it locked in a bank vault for decades. He purchased it with his mother in 1978 to provide financial security for the family farm




mar

Invasive Mussels Recently Spotted in California Mark a First for North America

The species may have been carried to the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta in ballast water on ships




mar

A Cloned Ferret Has Given Birth for the First Time in History, Marking a Win for Her Endangered Species

Antonia, a cloned black-footed ferret at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, has produced two healthy offspring that will help build genetic diversity in their recovering population




mar

Desi Arnaz Is Getting a Much-Deserved Historical Marker in Miami Beach

The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida




mar

See 15 Remarkable Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love With Italy

These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show why it’s one of the most-visited nations on earth




mar

Photos: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Iconic images of Dr. King from the Smithsonian collection




mar

Marine Atlantic cancels ferry crossings due to rough weather

Adverse weather has cancelled ferry crossings between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia heading into the long weekend.



  • News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador

mar

Hundreds mark Remembrance Day in Corner Brook to honour western Newfoundland's veterans

Large crowds came together at city hall in Corner Brook to lay wreaths and honour veterans on Monday. The ceremony portion was completed with a playing of the Last Post.




mar

Montreal says it's making it easier for groups to build off-market housing

The City of Montreal wants to sell more land to community organizations, housing co-ops and other groups to build off-market housing. 



  • News/Canada/Montreal

mar

Labour minister forcing end of negotiations at Quebec ports marks 'dark day for workers' rights,' union says

The union representing dockworkers in Montreal says Canada's labour minister forcing its members back to work at ports in Montreal and Quebec City marks a "dark day for workers' rights."



  • News/Canada/Montreal

mar

TeenStreet 2019 Summary

How do you encapsulate everything that goes into a full week of teaching, worship music, workshops, meals and so much more? Enjoy a brief overview of TeenStreet 2019.




mar

Province earmarks $2.5M for cellphone towers, but no one has signed on to use them

P.E.I.'s capital budget has allocated $2.5 million to build up to five provincially owned cellphone towers, but so far no telecommunications companies have committed to using them.



  • News/Canada/PEI

mar

'People are becoming desperate': Sault Ste. Marie has Ontario's highest opioid death rate

Sault Ste. Marie has the highest rate of opioid deaths in Ontario so far this year, according to new numbers from the province's coroner's office.



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

mar

'A magical place': Working-class Sault Ste. Marie neighbourhood celebrated in new book

A retired lawyer from Sault Ste. Marie has written a book that celebrates the working-class neighbourhood in which he grew up. The West End: A Magical Place Created by Giants is by Frank Sarlo, whose grandfather emigrated to Chicago from Italy, but ended up in Sault Ste. Marie with the promise of work on the railroad.



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

mar

Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

mar

Family behind Lindley's Farm and Market retiring after 180 years in the Hamilton area

Lindley's Farm and Market in Hamilton will be "winding down" operations after 180 years of operations, including selling locally grown produce and offering activities to the community.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

mar

How to mark Remembrance Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County

Remembrance Day is on Monday and there are a number of ceremonies happening around the area. As well, Monday will see government offices and some businesses close due to it being a holiday for some workers.



  • News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo

mar

Martensville woman keeps remembrance alive with lawn display

Every November, Jan Diehl adorns her Martensville, Sask., home with a special Remembrance Day tribute.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

mar

Sask. marks Remembrance Day as hundreds pay tribute to veterans, fallen soldiers

Hundreds of people filled the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon as young cadet bands and bagpipers streamed through the building to remember the men and women who have defended Canada in times of war and peace and the 118,000 Canadians who have been killed in service to this country.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

mar

Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro lead after short to start their comeback

That Figure Skating Show recaps the short program in the pairs event at Canadian Nationals, where the reigning champs are letting their presence be known.




mar

Residential school survivors press Ottawa for more money to find unmarked graves

A group of residential school survivors and their supporters are asking the federal government to reverse what they're calling a funding cut and come up with more money to help find the unmarked graves of students who went to these institutions.
















mar

Change to E-mini S&P Options User Defined Spreads Market Data Channel





mar

Ex-Penguins goalie Marc-André Fleury bids farewell to Pittsburgh fans on retirement tour

Marc-André Fleury stopped 26 shots in what will likely be his final game in Pittsburgh as the Minnesota Wild beat the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night. He spent 13 seasons with Pittsburgh and won Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016 and 2017.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL