Friday - March 27, 2026

TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't

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ChemSusChem Journal Issues Research Articles in Feb. 1, 2025 Edition
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- ChemSusChem, a peer-reviewed journal from Chemistry Europe that says it features advancement with chemistry at our core, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 1, 2025, edition (Vol. 18, Issue 3). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * Review * Methane Storage and Purification of Natural Gas in Metal-Organic Frameworks * Rational Design and Facile Preparation of Palladium-Based Electrocatalysts for Small Molecules Oxidation * Recent   more
Committee Leaders Stress to DOE the Threat of Elon Musk, Demand Answers on DOGE Access to Classified and Proprietary Data
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Committee Leaders Stress to DOE the Threat of Elon Musk, Demand Answers on DOGE Access to Classified and Proprietary Data WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Members Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Deborah Ross (NC-2) of the Subcommittee on Energy, and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight sent  more
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INTRODUCES BILLS TO COMBAT THE CCP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INTRODUCES BILLS TO COMBAT THE CCP WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. National Security to combat Communist China. Rep. Gimenez is introducing the Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act. This bill will prohibit the purchase of solar panels manufactured or assembled in Communist China. F  more
Gary Davis: Keeping the PACE in Missions and Music
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Gary Davis: Keeping the PACE in Missions and Music Creative Gary Davis has a blast as Mission Systems Engineer for PACE and playing loud brass instruments. He recently combined the two. Mission systems engineer Gary Davis poses with NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) spacecraft. Credits: Courtesy of Gary Davis Name : Gary Davis Title : Mission Systems Engineer; Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Eco  more
Gordon Chin Explores the Universe Through Physics and Art
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Gordon Chin Explores the Universe Through Physics and Art A planetary scientist, Gordon Chin also dabbles in watercolors, drawings and mix media artworks in his spare time while surrounded by a ceramic and studio art glass collection. In 2017, Dr. Gordon Chin appeared on national television to speak about the total solar eclipse. Credits: Courtesy of Gordon Chin Name : Gordon Chin Formal Job Classification : Planetar  more
John Moisan Studies the Ocean Through the 'Eyes' of AI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * John Moisan Studies the Ocean Through the 'Eyes' of AI "I do evolutionary programming," said NASA Goddard oceanographer Dr. John Moisan. "I see a lot of possibility in using evolutionary programming to solve many large problems we are trying to solve. How did life start and evolve? Can these processes be used to evolve intelligence or sentience?" Courtesy of John Moisan Name : John Moisan Formal Job Classification : Re  more
Powering the AI Race: Go Green or Go Home
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following news: * * * Powering the AI Race: Go Green or Go Home The AI boom is driving investment in natural gas and nuclear energy. Renewables and efficiency-improving innovations offer a better solution. By Christopher Cytera As the AI race drives up energy demand, US policymakers and Big Tech companies need to balance climate targets, tensions with China, and rising costs. On his second day in office, President Do  more
Resources for the Future: 'Converting Forests to Solar Facilities: Causes, Potential, and Implication'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on Feb. 7, 2025 by David N. Wear, Jordan Wingenroth and Ann Bartuska entitled "Converting Forests to Solar Facilities: Causes, Potential, and Implication". Study Examines Forest Conversion for Solar Farms A new report from Resources for the Future (RFF) explores the increasing trend of converting forests to solar energy facilities in the United States. The report, "Converting Forests to Solar Facilities: Cause  more
San Diego Community Power, San Diego Foundation, Calpine Energy Solutions Partner to Offer $600,000 in Grants to Fund Local Clean Energy Projects
SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 10 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Community Power, San Diego Foundation, Calpine Energy Solutions Partner to Offer $600,000 in Grants to Fund Local Clean Energy Projects Community Clean Energy Grants Create More Sustainable San Diego Through Green Jobs, Energy Education February 10, 2025 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Community Power, San Diego Foundation (SDF) and Calpine Community Energy announced today that they ant  more
Vanderbilt unveils renderings for vision for business and tech campus in West Palm Beach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt unveils renderings for vision for business and tech campus in West Palm Beach As Vanderbilt University continues to partner with the Palm Beach region to explore the potential for a campus in West Palm Beach, the university released artist renderings of its planned West Palm Beach Campus. The renderings offer a preview of its vision to create a vibrant graduate school that focuses on business, d  more