MUSIC has power. It can calm us, stir us, and lift our spirits. It can express both our joys and our sorrows. Common to virtually all cultures—past and present—music is a language of both the mind and the heart. Yes, music truly is a gift from God.—Genesis... 

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and some viruses. The main role of DNA molecules is the long-term storage of information. DNA is... 

UNTIL recent years Harlin was a corn farmer in the Finger Lakes region of New York, in the United States. He always took delight in explaining to friends and visitors some of the wonders of corn, also called maize. Awake! invited Harlin to share some... 

MAJESTIC Bengal tigers, wild dogs, sarus cranes, ancient turtles, and Asian elephants—these are just some of India’s animal species in danger of extinction. Consider the largest land mammal, the elephant. The elephant’s ivory tusks are very much... 

IN THE South Korean city of Pusan, you can see an extraordinary folk dance. Men dressed in white robes and wearing tall black hats wave their arms, whirl and bow, and even stand on one leg. Their peculiar, impromptu movements have a simple explanation.... 

THE Finns call it their national drink. For many Italians, preparing it is a ceremony. In France, Germany, Mexico, the United States, and many other lands, it is an essential part of breakfast. After tea, it is the world’s favorite drink. What is... 

Seashells look fragile, but they are usually difficult to break. ” I’d have to hit some of them with a hammer to get a piece off”. says engineer Kenneth Vecchio, reflecting on his childhood days. The toughness of the seashell is especially...