Carbon fibers have promising applications in the efficient transmission of electric power with less resource consumption. Laser graphitization of the mesophase pitch-based carbon fiber (MPCF) was ...

Nature’s light show. The synchronous fireflies were more a local curiosity than a tourist sensation when entomologist Becky Nichols began working at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1997.

On Tuesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) sounded the alarm on the potential closing of the Quartz Hill Post Office, demanding answers from Postmaster General David Steiner on the scope ...

Interstitial ions, both alkalis and hydrogen, have been shown to play a crucial role in the radiation response of high-quality commercially-available quartz. Electron spin resonance (ESR), infrared ...

The Clarksville 6U flag football team Carpe Diem are two-time undefeated champions in the Clarksville area, winning the 2024 and 2025 Nzone Sports 6U.

Given the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s role in preserving the history and traditions of Appalachia and East Tennessee, it seems appropriate that it should initiate a July 4 celebration ...

Semiconductor photocatalysis is promising for the remediation of organic pollutants in environmental wastewater. At present, the main bottlenecks of relative research lie in how to more effectively ...

Most of the production has only been suitable for cabochon cutting. The stones are typically traded as amazonite, a variety of microcline feldspar, which is found in rare-element pegmatites (Nguyen, ...

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the roux is the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.

She’s studied insects at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for around 20 years. Starting in March, the park service uses daily minimum and maximum temperatures to calculate when peak season ...