Grain traits traced to 'dark matter' of rice genome

Domesticated rice has fatter seed grains with higher starch content than its wild rice relatives—the result…

NASA’s Astronaut Candidates to Graduate with Eye on Artemis Missions

NASA will honor the first class of astronaut candidates to graduate under the Artemis program at…

ARRL Lifelong Learning Manager to Keynote Ham Radio University 2020 in January

ARRL Lifelong Learning Manager Kris Bickell, K1BIC, will be the keynote speaker at Ham Radio University…

New Hubble Gallery Features Celestial Objects From Caldwell Catalog Visible to Amateur Astronomers

The Caldwell catalog lists enticing celestial objects to expand amateur astronomers’ cosmic horizons. From nearby clouds…

Volunteers Celebrate 98th Anniversary of ARRL Transatlantic Tests at W1AW

A group of radio amateurs gathered on December 11 at W1AW to mark the 98th anniversary…

NTIA Spectrum Manager Stephen Veader, N4DXS, SK

Stephen Veader, N4DXS, of Dale City, Virginia, died on November 5. An ARRL Life Member, he…

Health impact of support between African American couples when dealing with racial discrimination

Experiences of racial discrimination are a common source of stress for African Americans, and research shows…

GISMO instrument maps inner Milky Way, sees cosmic 'candy cane'

A feature resembling a candy cane appears at the center of this colorful composite image of…

New York could ban plastic foam containers statewide under Cuomo proposal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a statewide ban on plastic foam containers, including products like coffee…

Mars rovers and crew capsules: Your guide to 2020 in space travel

2020 will be a big year for space missions – download your cut-out-and-keep guide to everything…