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.
Explore membership for yourself or for your organization.
Conference Spotlight
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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
Jul 2025
Jan 2025
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
September 2025
Nuclear Technology
August 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
The RAIN scale: A good intention that falls short
Radiation protection specialists agree that clear communication of radiation risks remains a vexing challenge that cannot be solved solely by finding new ways to convey technical information.
Earlier this year, an article in Nuclear News described a new radiation risk communication tool, known as the Radiation Index, or, RAIN (“Let it RAIN: A new approach to radiation communication,” NN, Jan. 2025, p. 36). The authors of the article created the RAIN scale to improve radiation risk communication to the general public who are not well-versed in important aspects of radiation exposures, including radiation dose quantities, units, and values; associated health consequences; and the benefits derived from radiation exposures.
September 7–12, 2014
Las Vegas, NV|Renaissance Hotel
The Renaissance Las Vegas, located at 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169-2770, will be the location for the 2014 ANS Plutonium Futures, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $149.00/per night (single / double rate). The Government room rate is $99.00/per night. Please note that if booking an available Government Rate room, a valid and active Government ID will be required at check-in. Reservations can be made online at:Plutonium Futures Group Rate Plutonium Futures Government Rate To make a phone reservation for a guest room, call 800-750-0980. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
General Chair:
Kerri Blobaum (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Program Chair:
Scott McCall (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
