WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- ACS Nano, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it covers nanoscience and nanotechnology at the interfaces of chemistry, biology, materials science, physics and engineering, published research articles on the following topics in its Jan. 14, 2025, edition (Vol. 19, Issue 1). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * Reviews * Approaching Ideal Selectivity with Bioinspired and Biomimetic Membranes * Size Effects of Nanoenabled Agrochemicals   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- ACS Nano, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it covers nanoscience and nanotechnology at the interfaces of chemistry, biology, materials science, physics and engineering, published research articles on the following topics in its Jan. 28, 2025, edition (Vol. 19, Issue 3). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * Reviews * Inhalable Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Promising Delivery Platform for Pulmonary Diseases Treatment * Temperature-Dir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Advanced Energy United Congratulates Secretary Burgum and Secretary Wright on Their Cabinet Confirmation Bipartisan support expressed for continued investment in power grid infrastructure and electricity affordability WASHINGTON, DC - National business association Advanced Energy United congratulates Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Oppose Incentives for New Nuclear And Methane Gas Facilities In Maryland Groups warn that proposals pose massive financial risk for ratepayers and taxpayers, and distracts from cheaper, safer, cleaner options. Leaders of environmental, social justice, consumer, and public health organizations expressed disappointment today over plans to incentivize expensive, dangerous new n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * Competitive Power Trade Group Welcomes Energy and Environment Leadership Confirmations CONTACT: Christina Nyquist 603.930.8818 | cnyquist@epsa.org Statement From EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the confirmation of U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Monday, the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) congratulated Wright along with  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 4 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates continues to grow its Finance practice in Australia with the appointment of Rob White as a partner in Sydney. White joins the firm from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he was a partner in the banking and infrastructure group and led the firm's Australian University team. With more than two decades of experience in finance and concessions on Australian public-private partnerships (PPPs)  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Heinrich Unveil Legislation to Terminate President Trump's Sham Energy Emergency WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, unveiled legislation to terminate the national energy emergency President Donald Trump declared to benefit Big Oil. The legislation is privileged, meaning that  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a post-hearing request for information to Kentucky Power Company, demanding detailed compensation data for both Kentucky Power executives and executives at its parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). The request, stemming from Case No. 2024-00243, focuses on the utility's application for approval of a renewable energy purchase agreement with Bright Mountain Solar, LLC. Kentucky Power is required to pro  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Life-bearing Water Arrived on Earth Later Rather Than Sooner Insight by Rutgers professor could aid the understanding of how and when life arose A team led by a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth's formation as previously thought, an insight that bears directly on the question of when life originated on the planet. The finding, reported in the scien  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley and Colleagues to EPA Administrator Zeldin: Provide Valid Legal Basis for EPA Funding Freeze that is Threatening Jobs and Jeopardizing Infrastructure Projects During his first days on the job, EPA Administrator Zeldin rubber stamps Trump's disastrous funding freeze and violates federal law Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley--a senior member of the Senate Environment and Pub  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Altamont Road Solar, LLC has filed a complaint with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) against Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, contesting charges related to the interconnection of a community solar project. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, alleges that National Grid is attempting to collect an excessive amount for required upgrades. Altamont is challenging a bill of $1,288,485.26 from National Grid for upgrades necessary   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA's InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected Captured by the HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on March 4, 2021, this impact crater was found in Cerberus Fossae, a seismically active region of the Red Planet. Scientists matched its appearance on the surface with a quake detected by NASA's InSight lander. NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona With help from AI, scientists disco  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 3 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected Meteoroids striking Mars produce seismic signals that can reach deeper into the planet than previously known. That's the finding of a pair of new papers comparing marsquake data collected by NASA's InSight lander with impact craters spotted by the agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). The papers, published on M  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 4 -- The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Federal Climate Programs Spur $2.2B in Investment in Maine February 3, 2025 (Augusta, ME) - The past few years have seen Maine families, local businesses, and Wabanaki Nations benefit from at least $2.2 billion in direct and induced investments in clean technology thanks to federal funding provided by Congress, according to a new analysis issued today. For the first time, th  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OU OpenLab Adds Wind Turbine, Expands Research Potential NORMAN, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma has a new Bergey wind turbine, the latest in a suite of industrial-scale equipment housed at the university's OpenLab. The equipment allows for system-level studies on hybrid energy systems combining wind power with solar, batteries or other renewables. "Oklahoma's abundant wind energy resources mak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Report: Utilities Drive Energy Unaffordability, Climate Emergency While Shareholders Rake in Billions WASHINGTON-- Six of the nation's largest utility corporations netted more than $10 billion in profits while disconnecting their customers' power at least 662,000 times last year -- including hundreds of thousands of record-heat summertime shutoffs, according to a report relea  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Researcher Co-Edits Special issue highlighting how just energy transition can happen globally LAWRENCE -- As the world continues a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, entire communities are being left behind or overlooked. A University of Kansas researcher has co-edited a new special issue of a journal examining how public planners can play a part in ensuring a just energy transition around the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) unveiled legislation to terminate the national energy emergency President Donald Trump declared to benefit Big Oil. The legislation is privileged, meaning that the Republican Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Supports Chris Wright's Bold Energy Agenda Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, last week the Senate processed two members of President Trump's energy team. "We confirmed Lee Zeldin to be administrator of the EPA in a   more