LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * A diamond battery for Valentine's Day? The world's first carbon-14 diamond battery became a reality in a United Kingdom laboratory this past December when it was created by scientists from University of Bristol and the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority. If you're looking to make a commitment for Valentine's Day, this diamond gift gives new meaning to the phrase "everlasting love," since the battery   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Applauds Reintroduction of The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act in 119th Congress Rosemont, Ill. -- The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act was reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA), on February 14. The ICAN Act would remove practice barriers for advanced practi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * ABA wins Temporary Restraining Order in USAID, State Department funding lawsuit U.S. District Judge Amir Ali in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13 temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order cutting funding for foreign assistance programs administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State in response to a lawsuit by a coalition of o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, AASL decry U.S. Defense Department censorship of schools and libraries on military installations Washington -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) announced on February 7 that it would remove and review "books potentially related to gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology topics" in DoD schools, and suppress programs, activities and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Boating Journalists Recognized for Best Writing & Imaging at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Boating and fishing journalists, photographers, and videographers were recognized this week during the annual breakfast meeting of Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 2025 Discover Boating (r) Miami International Boat Show. In BWI's 2024   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Interest Group Week Features 30 Free Sessions from March 3-7 CHICAGO-From March 3-7, Core will host its fifth annual Interest Group Week, this year expanded to 31 free sessions over 5 days. This dynamic virtual gathering brings together library professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts for professional development, discussions, and networking across an array  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Framatome, IBA to develop At-211 production network in Europe and U.S. French Nuclear energy company Framatome and Belgian particle accelerator technology company Ion Beam Applications (IBA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the industrial-scale production of the alpha-emitting medical radioisotope astatine-211 across Europe and the United States. Through the partnership, the  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Garrish up for repeat term as DOE's nuclear energy secretary Theodore "Ted" Garrish--who has spent more than four decades working in nuclear--is President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the Department of Energy's assistant secretary for nuclear energy, or, NE-1. The nomination was referred to the U.S. Senate's Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 3. Garrish previously held   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table accepting applications for 2025 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for their Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grants. This year's grants are the 2025 Oni Press GNCRT School Librarian Confrerence Travel Grant and the 2025 Skybound Entertainment GNCRT Con  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * ICC to Showcase and Present at the 2025 International Builders' Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show Code Council is a proud signatory of the Windsor Declaration and is participating in a panel discussion on the industry's role in tackling water scarcity Brea, CA - The Code Council family of solutions will be exhibiting at the 2025 National Association of Home Builders International Build  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Legislators look to advance nuclear power in the Lone Star State Texas lawmakers are considering legislative action this session on recommendations made last November by the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group. Senate Bill 1105 calls for the establishment of a state-run advanced nuclear energy authority, a state permitting office, and an advanced nuclear innovation fund. Republican sta  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Natural Gas More Vital Now Than Ever Before The American Gas Association released its 2025 Playbook today, showcasing the foundational role of natural gas in advancing American prosperity and energy security. More than 189 million Americans and 5.8 million businesses use natural gas because it is safe, affordable, reliable and essential to improving our environment. America's n  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Neutron Vision at Los Alamos: Exploring the Frontiers of Nuclear Materials Science In materials science, understanding the unseen--how materials behave internally under real-world conditions--has always been key to developing new materials and accelerating innovative technologies to market. Moreover, the tools that allow us to see into this invisible world of materials have often been game-chang  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Richardson Names Industry Veteran Krakow as SVP of Sales SPRINGFIELD, OREGON (February 12, 2025) - Richardson announced the addition of Jason Krakow as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. Krakow brings more than 30 years of sales leadership experience in the headwear and sports apparel industries and will lead all sales efforts across the diverse markets and distribution channels  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Statement: CTU Responds to Project 2025's Secretary of Education Confirmation Hearing In response to the confirmation hearing of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education, CTU President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following, "Today's hearing made clear that Donald Trump is not trying to roll the country back to 1950, he is trying to roll us back to 1850. McMahon's dog whistles, her   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Sustainable Marine Fuels Showcased in Miami Boat Show Event Earlier this week at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, NMMA and its member companies highlighted sustainable marine fuels at the show's Venetian Marina location for several local and international government agency representatives. In partnership with Suzuki Marine, two boats fe  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Wisconsin lawmakers push nuclear support A joint resolution under consideration in the Wisconsin legislature aims to declare and promote the state's support for nuclear power and willingness to deploy additional sources. The state Senate Joint Resolution 7 was introduced on February 5 by GOP lawmakers Rep. David Steffen and Sen. Julian Bradley, who chair energy-related committees in their respe  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * WM Symposia launches STEM educators' council WM Symposia (WM), which hosts the Waste Management Conference every year in Phoenix, Ariz., has launched a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Educators' Council to support educators as they prepare students for potential careers in the nuclear industry. WM has featured a STEM program since 2019 in recognition of the role STEM ed  more