Microbes in warm soils released more carbon than those in cooler soils

As one descends a mountain, the temperature steadily increases. A new study by a team including…

Spitzer spots a starry region bursting with bubbles

This infrared image from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope shows a cloud of gas and dust full…

Belarus Team Dominates 16th IARU High-Speed Telegraphy World Championship

The team from Belarus dominated the 16th High-Speed Telegraphy (HST) World Championship in mid-September, sponsored by…

Past North Texas Section Manager Phil Clements, K5PC, SK

Former ARRL North Texas Section Manager Phil Clements, K5PC, of Ben Wheeler, Texas, died on September…

Which comes first: Smartphone dependency or depression?

New research suggests a person’s reliance on his or her smartphone predicts greater loneliness and depressive…

What did ancient crocodiles eat? Study says as much as a snout can grab

While most people imagine alligators and crocodiles as being much the same now as they were…

What did ancient crocodiles eat? Study says as much as a snout can grab

To study the diet of ancient crocodiles, two researchers combined mathematical analyses of the animals’ shapes,…

Fruit flies live longer with combination drug treatment

A triple drug combination has been used to extend the lifespan of fruit flies by 48%…

Gel-like fluid designed to prevent wildfires

Scientists and engineers worked with state and local agencies to develop and test a long-lasting, environmentally…

Does being a 'superwoman' protect African American women's health?

The stereotype of the “strong black woman” is more than just a cultural trope: Many black…