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This new result contributes to the international effort to define the second with a much greater level of accuracy than before, enabling new scientific and
As NIST’s National Construction Safety Team nears the end of its investigation, it has released a video update that highlights significant milestones and
Messenger RNA ( mRNA)-based therapies require a careful assessment of Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) using various analytical techniques, to ensure
NIST researchers are working to better measure radiation — to help keep cancer patients living long, healthy lives after they complete their treatments.
Researchers are using quantum science to develop computers that can do tasks traditional computers can’t do as efficiently. That’s why it’s an exciting time to