National 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.

The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a new nuclear plant at its Bellefonte site in Alabama. Given last month's positive board meeting, it's a foregone conclusion that the Bellefonte plant will be resurrected from its living death as a parts plant for other TVA projects.