5 Fun Facts About Albert EinsteinANS Nuclear CafeMarch 14, 2019, 6:00AM|Rita PatelEinstein is most well-known for his theory of relativity (e=mc²), but did you know these lesser-known facts about everyone's favorite crazy-haired physicist?Go to ArticleTags:albert einsteine=mc2einsteinfamous scientistmarch 14mozartmusicphysicspi daytheory of relativityuniversitieszürich polytechnicShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Show Engineering Love During EWeek, February 17-23ANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 11, 2019, 6:39PM|Janice LindegardFounded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week (EWeek), is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing interest in engineering and technology careers. This year, consider bringing an engineer into your plans.Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceaerospace nuclearamerican nuclear societyans local sectionsans young members groupcareers in nucleareducationengineeringengineers weekenvironmental benefits of nuclearjanice lindegardk-12national engineers weeknational nuclear science weeknavigating nuclearnuclearnuclear energyphysicsprofessional engineersscience & engineering educationstem educationusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Today in History: Einstein Presented World with Famous Equation in PhysicsANS Nuclear CafeNovember 21, 2018, 5:02PM|Vedant MehtaAlbert Einstein is one of the most well-known physicists throughout history. Among other things, he is also known for formulating the world-famous equation E=mc2, the equation that relates that energy and mass as not separate, but rather a single entity. This equation opened doors to numerous scientific advances.Go to ArticleTags:albert einsteinauthorsdr. chad daviese=mc2educationeinsteinenergyfamous scientistlessons learnednuclear historyphysicsscience & engineering educationstem educationtheory of relativityvedant mehtaShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
The Mother of Radiation: Marie CurieANS Nuclear CafeNovember 7, 2018, 7:57AM|Kaitlyn ButlerThe start of Marie Curie's story isn't like most of the other scientists that had made a name for themselves throughout history, mostly because she was a grown woman by the start of the 20th century. But she was the first woman to do a lot of things, including getting a Ph.D. from a university in France, and winning a Nobel Prize. She was also the first person ever to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields of science. To say she pushed the societal and scientific boundaries of her era is an understatement.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyauthorsbiology and medicinecareers in nuclearcuriefamous scientistirradiationkatie butlerlefflermarie curienobel prizephysicspoloniumradiationradiumuiucuniversitiesuniversity of illinois urbana-champaignShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
National Nuclear Science Week 2018 Kicks OffANS Nuclear CafeOctober 15, 2018, 2:00PM|ANS Nuclear CafeThis week is National Nuclear Science Week - an exciting week of learning, teaching and interacting on all things nuclear-related. (You can read about the history of National Nuclear Science Week, or NNSW, by following this link.)Go to ArticleTags:educationenergyenvironmental benefits of nuclearfamous scientistirradiationisotopesk-12marie curienational engineers weeknational laboratoriesnational nuclear science weeknavigating nuclearnuclearnuclear educationnuclear historynuclear newsnuclear pioneersnuclear science weeknuclear technologyphysicsradiationscience & engineering educationusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Navigating Nuclear with Bob Fine and Dr. Eric LoewenANS Nuclear CafeOctober 3, 2018, 8:01PM|Douglas HardtmayerOn Episode 12 of RadioNuclear, we discuss how fear-mongering stories about nuclear power plants in the path of a hurricane are irrelevant, the Oyster Creek Shutdown, and lastly, how nuclear power should be used geopolitically.Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceamerican nuclear societyannual meetingans local sectionsans publicationsans student sectionsans winter meeting and expoans young members groupauthorsbiology and medicinecareers in nuclearcenter for nuclear science & technology informationdoug hardtmayerdr. eric loeweneducationenergyengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearfusion science and technologyhardtmayerk-12mpr associatesnasanational engineers weeknational nuclear science weeknavigating nuclearnavigatingnuclear.comnuclearnuclear connectnuclear energynuclear literacy projectnuclear newsnuclear science and engineering journalnuclear technologynuclearconnectohio stateoyster creekphysicspodcastradiationradio nuclearradionuclearradwaste solutionsrobert c. finescience & engineering educationspace applicationsstem edstem educationstemedunited statesusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Friday Nuclear Matinee: E=mc² is incomplete (!)ANS Nuclear CafeNovember 2, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeAlbert Einstein's famous equation E=mc² explains, of course, why a nuclear power reactor can generate so much electricity in such a relatively tiny space, while using such a relatively tiny amount of fuel. Electricity from other forms of energy, say tidal or wind motion, sunlight, chemical bonds (burning things)... well, nuclear fission and fusion, thanks to E=mc², are definitely in their very own league.Go to ArticleTags:educationk-12minute physicsminutephysicsnuclear matineephysicsvideoShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS Nuclear Cafe Matinee: Large Hadron Rap!ANS Nuclear CafeOctober 26, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe ANS Nuclear Cafe Matinee presents loyal readers-and loyal viewers-with an all-time great video: "Large Hadron Rap"!Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societycenter for nuclear science & technology informationcerneducationk-12large hadron collidernuclear matineephysicsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: The Higgs, or not the Higgs? Spin will tellANS Nuclear CafeSeptember 28, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe Higgs boson caused quite a stir earlier this year when its discovery was announced on July 4. After all, the Higgs field, as proven by the existence of the Higgs boson, is basically the reason that matter has "mass" in our universe.Go to ArticleTags:cerneducationhiggsnuclear matineephysicsvideoShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS Nuclear Cafe Matinee: Radiation Belt Storm ProbesANS Nuclear CafeAugust 24, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeNASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission is scheduled for launch early on Thursday morning, August 30. How and why? An ANS Nuclear Cafe double feature matinee:Go to ArticleTags:nasaphysicsradiationShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: Alphas and Neutrons Meet the Atomic NucleusANS Nuclear CafeMay 4, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeDecades of nuclear science in just two minutes! This dramatic video takes the viewer inside the world of atomic particles, describing a rather important difference between the encounters of alpha particles and neutrons when scientists direct them at heavy atomic nuclei. The scientist referred to in the video is Leo Szilard, who conceived the possibility of a nuclear "chain reaction" among many other important scientific achievements. This nuclear chain reaction is quite a ride- so enjoy!Go to ArticleTags:educationphysicsscience & engineering educationShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
4th Annual Texas Atomic Film FestivalANS Nuclear CafeApril 26, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe 4th annual Texas Atomic Film Festival (TAFF) is being held April 26 to May 3, 2012. The festival attracts short films (3 to 5 minutes) produced by students in nuclear engineering courses at the University of Texas at Austin. A public screening of the films, which focus on nuclear and energy related topics, is being held on April 26 at 12:30 pm at the UT Student Activities Center auditorium.Go to ArticleTags:economic benefits of nucleareducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearnuclear technologyphysicsradiationrenewable energyShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Albert Einstein and the most elemental atomic theoryANS Nuclear CafeMarch 20, 2012, 6:00AM|Paul BowersoxAlbert Einstein's birthdate was less than a week ago, on March 14, in the year 1879. Happy belated birthday, Albert!Go to ArticleTags:albert einsteinatomic theorybrownian motioneducationnuclear pioneersphysicsrelativityShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Kallie Metzger: Nuclear InspirationANS Nuclear CafeMarch 14, 2012, 6:00AM|Suzy Hobbs BakerAt a recent conference I had the pleasure of meeting Kallie Metzger, a young nuclear engineering Ph.D. candidate from the University of South Carolina. Kallie and I quickly discovered that we have a great deal in common, especially when it comes to our shared passion for art and science. Kallie was kind enough to share her undergraduate thesis with me, and I found it to be so unique and contemporary that I had to share it here. In her own words, here is the inspiration of a young physics student who chose to express her passion for science through art.Go to ArticleTags:educationphysicsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Lise Meitner's fantastic explanation: nuclear fissionANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 14, 2012, 7:00AM|Paul BowersoxOn February 11, 1939, a Letter to the Editor titled "Disintegration of Uranium by Neutrons: a New Type of Nuclear Reaction" appeared in the science journal Nature. The letter provided the first theoretical explanation for the splitting of the atom, and coined a new term in physics: fission. The woman who co-authored the letter, and co-discovered the power of nuclear energy, is perhaps not quite as well-known as some of her contemporaries. Elise Meitner-how could hers not be a household name?Go to ArticleTags:educationnuclear pioneersphysicsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS to hold teacher workshop in Phoenix, AZANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 2, 2012, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeHands-on activity during a November 2011 ANS Teachers WorkshopThe American Nuclear Society's Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information and the ANS Outreach Department will be sponsoring a one-day teacher workshop on Sunday, February 26, in Phoenix, Ariz. The workshop-Detecting Radiation in Our Radioactive World-is intended for science educators (including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, physical science, life science, environmental, and general science teachers) at the high school and middle school levels. The workshop will be held prior to WM2012, the international waste management conference that takes place annually in Phoenix.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyeducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearirradiationknowledge transferlessons learnednuclear literacy projectphysicsradiationscience & engineering educationShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Plutonium in Space: Why and How?ANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 1, 2012, 7:00AM|Wes DeasonThe reasons for using plutonium in space missions are often unclear to those outside the mission planning community. Observers may see or hear only that the space mission is nuclear related, and that the power source uses plutonium.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societydepartment of energyengineeringnasanonproliferationphysicsspace applicationsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Small Modular Reactors on Military Installations?ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 23, 2012, 7:00AM|William J. Barattino(This article summarizes a paper presented by the author at the ASME 2011 Small Modular Reactors Symposium)Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societydepartment of energyeconomic benefits of nuclearengineeringnational laboratoriesphysicsreactor designssmall modular reactorsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebookFull agenda for National Nuclear Science Week 2012ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 20, 2012, 7:15AM|ANS Nuclear CafeNational Nuclear Science Week-a week-long celebration to focus local, regional, and national interest on all aspects of nuclear science-has nearly arrived! On January 23-27, events and activities will be held across the United States to recognize the benefits of nuclear science and technology and to introduce the next generation of scientists and engineers to the applications of nuclear technologies to everyday life. The National Nuclear Science Week website serves as the clearinghouse for next week's activities and is chock-full of great ideas for how to learn, teach, and celebrate nuclear science and technology.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyeducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearknowledge transfernational nuclear science weekphysicsscience & engineering educationtennessee valley authorityShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebookGE-Hitachi proposes to burn U.K. plutonium stockpileANS Nuclear CafeDecember 22, 2011, 7:00AM|Dan YurmanAn advanced reactor could be used to consume 112 tonnes of weapons grade materialGo to ArticleTags:department of energyengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearintegral fast reactornational laboratoriesnonproliferationnuclear fuel cyclenuclear pioneersphysicsprism reactorpwrsreactor designssmall modular reactorsspent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingunited kingdomShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebookMore Articles
Full agenda for National Nuclear Science Week 2012ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 20, 2012, 7:15AM|ANS Nuclear CafeNational Nuclear Science Week-a week-long celebration to focus local, regional, and national interest on all aspects of nuclear science-has nearly arrived! On January 23-27, events and activities will be held across the United States to recognize the benefits of nuclear science and technology and to introduce the next generation of scientists and engineers to the applications of nuclear technologies to everyday life. The National Nuclear Science Week website serves as the clearinghouse for next week's activities and is chock-full of great ideas for how to learn, teach, and celebrate nuclear science and technology.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyeducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearknowledge transfernational nuclear science weekphysicsscience & engineering educationtennessee valley authorityShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
GE-Hitachi proposes to burn U.K. plutonium stockpileANS Nuclear CafeDecember 22, 2011, 7:00AM|Dan YurmanAn advanced reactor could be used to consume 112 tonnes of weapons grade materialGo to ArticleTags:department of energyengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearintegral fast reactornational laboratoriesnonproliferationnuclear fuel cyclenuclear pioneersphysicsprism reactorpwrsreactor designssmall modular reactorsspent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingunited kingdomShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook