Learning Morse Code is no longer a requirement for HAMs in many jurisdictions, but it’s still a nice skill to have. [I_void(warranties)] wanted to learn, but couldn’t find a trainer that fit his style ...

When Samuel Morse sent the Bible passage "What hath God wrought" from the basement of the Capitol in Washington D.C. to Alfred Vail in Baltimore in May of 1844, he might not have suspected that Vail's ...

Jackson Middle School seventh grade students Lea Tanner, left, and Kerrigan Keller, right, watch as seventh grade science teacher Cherish George, center, shows them how to use a micro:bit computer on ...

An analysis of 15,000 games of 'rock, paper, scissors' has revealed the best strategy: Be random and ignore what happened last round. "Importantly, when trying to be unpredictable, it's not helpful to ...

We talk about Morse code, named after its inventor, Samuel Morse. However, maybe we should call it Vail code after Alfred Vail, who may be its real inventor. Haven’t heard of him? You aren’t alone.

The other day I bought some old books, one of which was all about radio. It was from 1925, and proved to be a repository of perhaps the worst writing I have ever consumed. But one section stood out.