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enNIST Scientists Use DNA Origami on a Chip to Detect Biomolecules
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/10/nist-scientists-use-dna-origami-chip-detect-biomolecules
Using strands of DNA to create miniature hinges that pop open or shut when binding to specific molecules, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a chip-scale device that has the potential to measure
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000Pamela L Coreyhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1864531NIST Report Outlines Challenges and Strategic Opportunities to Enhance Drug Detection and Data Sharing
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/10/nist-report-outlines-challenges-and-strategic-opportunities-enhance-drug
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the Drug Detection, Analysis, and Monitoring Workshop Report , which identifies analytical and data sharing challenges and opportunities facing a broad range of stakeholder
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000Shelby Bowershttps://www.nist.gov/node/1863441Quantum Matters in Material Sciences (QMMS)
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2025/02/quantum-matters-material-sciences-qmms
As part of the JARVIS workshop series, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is organizing the 4 th Quantum Matters in Materials Science (QMMS) workshop in-person on Feb 19-20, 2025. The workshop will be focused on quantum
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500Jennifer Gerlockhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1861586Spotlight: Game-Changing Microscopy Technique for Identifying Cancerous Cells
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/09/spotlight-game-changing-microscopy-technique-identifying-cancerous-cells
Breast-conserving surgery, or lumpectomy, is a treatment for early-stage breast cancer. It’s important for surgeons to remove enough tissue around the tumor to ensure that no cancer cells are left, but still conserve the surrounding healthy tissue as
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1860591Now Live: Living Cells Can Be Seen With Infrared Light
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/09/now-live-living-cells-can-be-seen-infrared-light
NIST researchers use new method to measure biomolecules in live cells.
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1859616Spotlight: SURF Student Theresa Thomas Helps With Making a Database on the Circular Economy More Accessible
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/08/spotlight-surf-student-theresa-thomas-helps-making-database-circular
Accessibility comes in many forms, such as providing alt text or descriptive text of an image on a website, or generally making information more accessible to a larger audience. For NIST intern Theresa Thomas, she’s helping with the latter. A recent
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1858506NIST Researchers to Test New Approach for Detecting Cannabis in Breath
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/08/nist-researchers-test-new-approach-detecting-cannabis-breath
The new approach involves two breath tests separated by a specified time interval.
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1857356Spotlight: SURF Student Zainab Altamimi Spends Her Summer Researching the Capsules and Tablets in 3D Drug Printing
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/08/spotlight-surf-student-zainab-altamimi-spends-her-summer-researching
From antibiotics to insulin, there have been shortages of many lifesaving drugs in recent years, requiring doctors and patients to adapt treatment plans. But shortages could potentially be minimized in the future if your doctor’s office or pharmacy
Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1856871Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) 2023 Workshop - Building a Unified Vision from Research to Regulation
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/09/photopolymer-additive-manufacturing-alliance-pama-2023-workshop-building
Description RadTech and NIST are thrilled to host the second in-person photopolymer additive manufacturing workshop in Boulder, Co. from September 18-19, 2023. The event is designed to enable candid, pre-competitive conversation regarding the state
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400Theresa Thomashttps://www.nist.gov/node/1856486FORENSICS@NIST 2024
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/11/forensicsnist-2024
THE MAIN EVENT: NOVEMBER 18-20, 2024 Join us virtually on Monday November 18th - Wednesday November 20th, 2024 to learn how NIST scientists are using advanced methods in metrology, computer science and statistics to strengthen forensic science. Topic
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500Corrine Lloydhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1853801Spotlight: NIST Researcher Julie Rieland Works Toward Recycling and Reusing Synthetic Plastics Used in Agriculture
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/06/spotlight-nist-researcher-julie-rieland-works-toward-recycling-and-reusing
Julie is surveying farmers to see what types of plastics they use on their farms and what the barriers to recycling might be.
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1852656NIST’s New Hemp Reference Material Will Help Ensure Accurate Cannabis Measurements
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/07/nists-new-hemp-reference-material-will-help-ensure-accurate-cannabis
This will help forensic labs correctly determine whether a seized material is hemp, which is legal in all 50 states, or marijuana, which is a controlled substance under federal law.
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1852591Kathryn Beers Named Director of NIST’s Material Measurement Laboratory
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/05/kathryn-beers-named-director-nists-material-measurement-laboratory
Beers managed NIST’s Circular Economy Program, which supports the nation’s transition to an economy in which materials retain their value through repeated repair, reuse and recycling.
Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/18471212024 Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) Workshop
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/07/2024-artificial-intelligence-materials-science-aims-workshop
As a part of the JARVIS workshop series, NIST sponsored the 5th Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) workshop . The workshop was held in-person at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), located at 9700 Great Seneca
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400Sabina Mohanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1845001New NIST Database of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Will Help Scientists Monitor Environmental Pollution
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/new-nist-database-forever-chemicals-will-help-scientists-monitor
NIST has developed a first-of-its-kind database to help researchers identify and categorize unknown PFAS.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1839956NAPMP Materials and Substrates Proposer's Day
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/napmp-materials-and-substrates-proposers-day
Purpose The Proposer’s Day is intended to familiarize potential applicants with the objectives and structure of the Materials and Substrates program. It will bring potential applicants together in a collaborative atmosphere to network and support
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400Karen M. Startsmanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1839116Henry Moseley and the Periodic Table of the Elements
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/henry-moseley-and-periodic-table-elements
World War I, Gallipoli front, the allied forces consisting of the soldiers from Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand attacked and partly occupied the Gallipoli Peninsula of the Ottoman Empire (present Turkey) starting April 25, 1915. The goal
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000Shelby Bowershttps://www.nist.gov/node/1838906Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/01/wear-and-tear-may-cause-firefighter-gear-release-more-forever-chemicals
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1832881NIST Develops Human Urine Standard for More Accurate Diagnosis of Kidney Disease
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/12/nist-develops-human-urine-standard-more-accurate-diagnosis-kidney-disease
The standard will improve clinical measurements and support decisions for diagnosing kidney disease.
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1832661Live Christmas Trees Affect Indoor Air Chemistry, NIST Researchers Find
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/12/live-christmas-trees-affect-indoor-air-chemistry-nist-researchers-find
Many families enjoy the fresh fragrance of a real tree. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1832076New Frequency Comb Can Identify Molecules in 20-Nanosecond Snapshots
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/10/new-frequency-comb-can-identify-molecules-20-nanosecond-snapshots
Laser-based system now has the ability to capture moment-to-moment details of high-speed processes such as hypersonic propulsion and protein folding.
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1829551New NIST Method Can Better Identify Sneaky Sugars on Viruses’ Spiky Weapons
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/new-nist-method-can-better-identify-sneaky-sugars-viruses-spiky-weapons
A better picture of the sugars can increase our understanding of how humans get infected by the virus behind COVID-19 and other pathogens.
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1826506Spotlight: Postdoctoral Researcher Ana Morales and the Nanoscale Plastics Pervading Our World
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/spotlight-postdoctoral-researcher-ana-morales-and-nanoscale-plastics
Nanoplastics are shedding from places you might not expect, including single-use coffee cups and laundry.
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1825411NIST Researchers Develop Standards to Help Eliminate ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Foams
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/nist-researchers-develop-standards-help-eliminate-forever-chemicals
These foams contain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have raised environmental and health concerns.
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1823791NIST’s Shrimp and Salmon Reference Materials Could Help Combat Seafood Fraud
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/nists-shrimp-and-salmon-reference-materials-could-help-combat-seafood-fraud
Seafood fraud can happen when fish is incorrectly labeled for consumers as a more expensive variety.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1823616CHIPS for America: Strategic Vision and Application Process for Semiconductor Supply Chain Projects
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/06/chips-america-strategic-vision-and-application-process-semiconductor
CHIPS for America is a suite of federal programs to strengthen and revitalize the U.S. position in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development. This webinar for the general public will cover the strategic vision and application process
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:30:00 -0400Leah Kauffmanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1815666Researchers Analyze THC in Breath of Cannabis Smokers
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/05/researchers-analyze-thc-breath-cannabis-smokers
Distinguishing between recent use and past use remains an elusive goal.
Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1743676Researchers Pin Down PFAS Prevalence in Firefighter Gear
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/05/researchers-pin-down-pfas-prevalence-firefighter-gear
The findings hint at potential solutions for safer equipment.
Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1740166NIST’s NanoFab Reopens its Doors to Universities, Industry, and Research Institutions
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/04/nists-nanofab-reopens-its-doors-universities-industry-and-research
In the Lilliputian world of nanofabrication, where billions of microscopic circuit elements are sculpted or imprinted on a fingernail-sized silicon chip, precision is paramount and access to the best fabrication tools a necessity. Since 2007
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000Pamela L Coreyhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1738391Animal Tranquilizer Floods Illicit Drug Markets in Maryland
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/03/animal-tranquilizer-floods-illicit-drug-markets-maryland
NIST study shows alarming changes in the illegal drug supply.
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1736476Workshop on Standards for Microphysiological Systems/Organ-Tissue on a Chip 2023
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/04/workshop-standards-microphysiological-systemsorgan-tissue-chip-2023
The Organ/Tissue on a Chip Engineering Standards Working Group will hold their first In-Person Workshop on April 27 & 28, 2023. The 2-day event will be held at the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing, MI. We encourage all stakeholders
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Pamela L Coreyhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1736176NIST Director Laurie Locascio Elected to National Academy of Engineering
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/02/nist-director-laurie-locascio-elected-national-academy-engineering
The recognition is one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1732781New DNA Biosensor Could Unlock Powerful, Low-Cost Clinical Diagnostics
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/01/new-dna-biosensor-could-unlock-powerful-low-cost-clinical-diagnostics
The biosensor, developed by researchers at NIST, Brown University and the French research institute CEA-Leti, identifies biomarkers by measuring how binding occurs between DNA strands and the device.
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1731221Reliable Flow for Chip Makers
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/12/reliable-flow-chip-makers
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have begun an ambitious project to attack a vexing problem in the semiconductor industry: rigorous flow control of the many gases used in making semiconductor microchips.
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Pamela L Coreyhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1727761Molecules Have an Orientation, and Scientists Have a New Way to Measure It
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/12/molecules-have-orientation-and-scientists-have-new-way-measure-it
Molecular orientation is key to designing better materials.
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1727251This Simple Material Could Scrub Carbon Dioxide From Power Plant Smokestacks
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/11/simple-material-could-scrub-carbon-dioxide-power-plant-smokestacks
An easily synthesized chemical filter could stop the greenhouse gas from reaching the atmosphere.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1724176Research on the Rocks: Combining Neutrons and X-Ray Imaging, NIST Scientists Study Meteorites to Explore the Mystery of How Earth Acquired Its Water
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/11/research-rocks-combining-neutrons-and-x-ray-imaging-nist-scientists-study
Each year, hundreds of meteorites — rocky bodies left over from the formation of the solar system — bombard Earth, delivering minerals, metals and water to our planet. Analyzing the crevices and mineral-rich deposits inside meteorites not only
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Pamela L Coreyhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1724096NIST Awards Funding for Educational Programs on a Circular Economy to Reduce Plastic Waste
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/09/nist-awards-funding-educational-programs-circular-economy-reduce-plastic
Five universities have each been awarded $500,000 to develop new curricula for students who are interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic waste.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1717446To Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere, Imagine the Possibilities
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/08/remove-co2-atmosphere-imagine-possibilities
Computer simulation methods from NIST help speed up the search for carbon capture materials.
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1714411Four NIST Reference Materials Help Authenticate Shrimp and Salmon
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/07/four-nist-reference-materials-help-authenticate-shrimp-and-salmon
Four reference materials from NIST will help the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Customs and Border Protection agencies assess whether imported salmon and shrimp are authentic. Food fraud, the intentional misrepresentation of a less expensive
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000Leah Kauffmanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1711281