It's not exactly beating something into someone's head. More like tapping it into the side. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a system that teaches people Morse ...

"Does this new study mean that people will rush out to learn Morse code? Probably not," said Thad Starner, who carried out the experiments.

He said he realizes the day could come when he will tap out a message in Morse and no one on the other end will understand it. "It's sayonara for that system," he said.

About 25 members of the area chapter of the Morse Telegraph Club will come together today in Missouri Valley, Iowa, for an annual meeting.

A pair of smart shoes has been designed to let workers keep in touch via toe-tapped codes.

"Does this new study mean that people will rush out to learn Morse code? Probably not," said Thad Starner, who carried out the experiments. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox ...