WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Applied Polymer Materials, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it covers engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to applications of polymers, published research articles on the following topics in its May 10, 2024, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 9): Articles: * Measuring Heat Dissipation and Entropic Potential in Battery Cathodes Made with Conjugated and Conventional Polymer Binders Using Operando Calorimetry * High-Impact Epoxy Res  more

LYONS, Nebraska, May 11 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: An effort to encourage the installation of solar energy systems has begun as the Minnesota Commerce Department's Division of Energy Resources opens the application process for the first round of the Solar on Public Buildings grant program. "This grant program is a great opportunity for Minnesota communities to take advantage of state dollars to install solar and help advance the state's energy transition  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 10, 2024: * * * The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth By Cy McGeady The Power Line is a newsletter series that reviews key stories in the electric power sector--ranging from grid reliability, transmission issues, and emergent technology and business models. The Power Line will highlight the connections and relevance between the sector's technical, local, and often esoteric st  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 10 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: In 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) executed its strategy, achieved significant regulatory and policy milestones, and ensured affordability and reliability for customers in the face of rapidly rising interest rates and extremely mild weather, CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company's annual shareholders meeting today. These accomplishments come at a critical time as the company enters a new   more

BRISTOL, England, May 10 -- Environmental Research Letters, a journal that says it covers environmental science, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2024 edition (Vol. 19, No. 4): Editorial: * Demand-side climate change mitigation: where do we stand and where do we go? * End of term for Daniel Kammen, Editor-in-Chief, Environmental Research Letters Perspectives: * Extreme warm spells may facilitate the new temperature record in 2023 * Heat index extremes increa  more

BRISTOL, England, May 11 -- Materials Research Express, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features the design, fabrication, properties and applications of all classes of materials, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2024 edition (Vol. 11, No. 4): Editorial: * Focus on plasma-facing materials in nuclear fusion reactors Papers: * A facile way of controlling capillary condensation: particle-based crystal * Solvent free fabrication and thermal tuning of copper  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA is awarding approximately $45 million to 21 higher-education institutions to help build capacity for research. The awards were made possible through the Minority University Research and Education Project Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) and Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) grants, which are funded by the agency's Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Engagement.  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 11 -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news on May 10, 2024: Earlier today, OUC - The Reliable One sent three crews totaling 17 employees on a mutual aid mission to help the City of Tallahassee Utilities restore power after storms impacted the area on Friday morning. OUC crews departed from the Gardenia Innovation & Operations Center on Friday afternoon. Led by Jeff Cockcroft, OUC Line Supervisor, a total of 15 linemen and one mechanic will assist wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a hearing dated April 9, 2024, entitled "An Update From the Treasury Department: Countering Illicit Finance, Terrorism and Sanctions Evasion": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and the Secretary, thank you for being here with us this morning. Today is an important opportunity to discuss American leadership, especially on   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) voted to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation, which will help modernize the FAA and improve safety across the aviation industry. Included in the legislation are three provisions led by Shaheen to increase hiring of air traffic controllers and improve staffing models for air traffic control facilities as well as a measure to allow for  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 10 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement on May 9, 2024: * * * Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized rules requiring California residents to pay new monthly fixed charges on their electricity bills. Households that qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs will see $6 and $12 monthly charges, respectively, while all other customers w  more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: Christian Hof is head of the new Chair of Global Change Ecology at the University of Wurzburg. His research focuses on how climate change and human activities affect species and biodiversity. Natural habitats are under threat worldwide: agriculture is turning diverse nature into monocultures, urban development is destroying meadows and forests, and global warming is driving countless animal and   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, VT - Today, Vermont farmers and agriculture leaders, nutrition advocates working to end hunger, and climate champions applauded the introduction of the Senate's recently-unveiled Farm Bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which includes priorities for Vermont that were championed and led by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.). Senator Welch serves as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommitt  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY A severe geomagnetic storm watch beginning this evening and continuing through the weekend has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)--the first since 2005. The storm watch is the result of five coronal mass ejections, bundles of plasma and magnetic field, that launched toward Earth from the sun. They could be strong enough to disrupt Earth's magnetic field,  more