ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
Meeting Spotlight
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023)
May 7–11, 2023
Idaho Falls, ID|Snake River Event Center
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
Latest Magazine Issues
Mar 2023
Jan 2023
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
May 2023
Nuclear Technology
April 2023
Fusion Science and Technology
February 2023
Latest News
Idaho site achieves spent fuel milestone
At Idaho National Laboratory, Department of Energy leaders joined tribal, state, and local officials; contractors; and workers on March 28 to mark a recent milestone with the state of Idaho nearly 25 years in the making. The milestone was the completion of a spent fuel wet-to-dry project more than nine months ahead of a 1995 Idaho Settlement Agreement deadline.
March 30, 2023, 3:00PM
Tractebel, NRG Pallas to collaborate on new nuclear at Borssele
March 30, 2023, 12:00PM
Get to know MCRE, the fast-spectrum MSR from Southern and TerraPower
March 30, 2023, 9:30AM
Virginia nuclear bills signed into law
March 30, 2023, 6:57AM
Wanted: Information leading to a neutron source for fusion energy R&D
March 29, 2023, 3:00PM
Advancing nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity
APRIL 13–15, 2023 | Knoxville, TN
MAY 7–11, 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID
JUNE 11–14, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN
AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
ANS is the premier society for professionals who want to advance their careers, exchange knowledge, advocate for their field, and shape the future of nuclear science and technology.
NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY
ANS helps people learn about the benefits of nuclear science and technology.
DONATE TODAY
Helping nuclear imagine, design, and build a better world.
PUBLICATIONS
Join more than 11,000 readers in keeping up with the latest developments in the nuclear field with our flagship trade publication.
Stay up to date with the decommissioning, environmental remediation, and waste management segments of the nuclear industry.
Shop
Browse our catalog of books, journals, maps and more for accurate and authoritative nuclear-related content.