a Better Bubbleβ„’

Aggregator

June 27 in History: Nuclear Power, Stonewall, Korean War and Other Turning Points

1 week 5 days ago
On June 27, 1954, the world’s first nuclear power plant to supply electricity to a public grid began operating in Obninsk, in the Soviet Union. The plant was small by later standards, but the moment carried global importance. It showed that atomic energy, first introduced to the world through war and destruction, could also be used to generate power for homes, industry, and research. At the time, many governments saw nuclear energy as a symbol of scientific progress and national strength.

Students From Edwardsville, Jerseyville Named To Iowa State University Spring 2026 Dean's List

1 week 5 days ago
AMES, Iowa – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PRIMARY PROGRAM OF STUDY Edwardsville, IL Owen Delgado, Game Design, B.S. Taryn Leigh Trauernicht, Industrial Engineering,