Recent disruptions—from pandemics to infrastructure failures to (rapidly) changing trade policies —have exposed critical vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain. These challenges demand coordinated, data-informed responses that bridge the gap between …
The International Space Station Credit: NASA Wrapped snugly in a custom container, seven carefully chosen materials left Earth on Aug. 24, 2025, traveling at 17,500 mph. Nestled at the top of a Falcon 9 rocket, house dust, freeze-dried human liver and …
Credit: R. Wilson/NIST In an emergency, knowing exactly where a first responder is can mean the difference between life and death. When a firefighter in a burning building fails to check in, how does the commander know where to look for them? Public safety …
Since the first computers were developed, their performance has mainly depended on increasing the density of transistors on monolithic chips. However, as we approach the physical limits of transistor scaling, it is becoming evident that we can no longer …
Additive manufacturing (AM) of ceramic components suffers from inconsistent quality and high defect rates due to a lack of standardized feedstock characterization and handling protocols, inadequate in-process monitoring capabilities, and insufficient post- …
Credit: S. Hoogerheide/NIST Just how long do free-floating neutrons live on average? This electromagnetic proton trap at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is part of an effort to answer that question. Free neutrons break down into other particles …
The 2010 flooding in Tennessee introduced Christina Gore to the concept of community resilience — the way a community responds to a disaster and builds its ability to recover from future disasters. Credit: KennStilger47/Shutterstock Growing up, I saw the …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program Office announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to provide up to $277 million in direct funding and up to $1.3 billion in a senior secured loan to USA Rare Earth (USAR) under the …
NIST researcher Jim Cline displays the X-ray diffraction SRM while standing in front of the goniometer used to certify it. Credit: B. Gutierrez/NIST Measurement, in its most basic form, is about comparing the thing you want to measure with a reference. To …
For the past decade, Taking Measure has told the stories behind the groundbreaking research we do at NIST. Our goal has been twofold: Present NIST’s science and research in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate, regardless of their background …
Credit: ©Shutterstock/Sdecoret and Crissy Robinson/NIST NIST will be hosting the annual Synergy IRASTRO meeting in 2026 - a collaboration between the Faint Photonics Group at NIST, the Max Planck Institute in Goettingen, Germany, and the University of …
The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insights from industry, academia, and the security community …
Credit: M. King/NIST When you go to a medical appointment, does the doctor look at you while you talk? Or are they busy typing everything you say into a computer? If it’s the latter, you may find it will change soon, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI …
Credit: NIST There’s nothing quite so frightening for parents as an overtired child! Companies like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and YouTube Kids realized that years ago and responded with New Year’s countdown videos featuring beloved characters such as King …
Visitor Access Requirement: For Non-US Citizens: Please have your valid/non-expired passport for photo identification.* For US Permanent Residents: Please have your valid/non-expired green card for photo identification.* For US Citizens: Please have your …
Credit: Production Perig/Shutterstock GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. …
Credit: B. Hayes/NIST ’Tis the season to be … measure-y? During the holiday season, we measurement geeks can’t help but ask — and seek the answers to — some very important holiday-related questions. How long would it take Santa to visit every household in …
Graduate student April Sheffield (front) and NIST postdoctoral fellow Baruch Margulis witness the calcium ion in their experiment “flash,” indicating the orientation of its companion molecule. Using quantum logic spectroscopy, the team demonstrated near- …
Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Smart speakers are commonly used to answer questions, control thermostats and play music. Now consumers are calling on them for home health care — to talk to a provider, refill a prescription or schedule an appointment. …
Credit: N. Hanacek/NIST Some passengers can now pass through airport security without ever taking out their wallets. That’s because a handful of states and Puerto Rico now offer mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs), which are accepted at many airports as if …
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