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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Next Phase for Over $5 Billion in CHIPS R&D Investments, Including the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC)

February 9, 2024

Today, leaders from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Energy; and the National Science Foundation; and the Chief Executive Officer of the National

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

February 8, 2024

Consortium includes more than 200 leading AI stakeholders and will support the U.S. AI Safety Institute at NIST.

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Announces Key Executive Leadership at U.S. AI Safety Institute

February 7, 2024

The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) at Commerce will house the U.S. AI Safety Institute.

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Heart-on-a-Chip: A Microfluidic Marvel Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Research

February 6, 2024

Researchers at NIST have developed bioelectronic devices capable of real-time measurements of cell behavior.

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New NCCoE Guide Helps Major Industries Observe Incoming Data While Using Latest Internet Security Protocol

January 30, 2024

The new draft practice guide can help companies in key industries use TLS 1.3 while performing required audits on incoming internet traffic.

Cells’ Electric Fields Keep Nanoparticles at Bay, Scientists Confirm

January 23, 2024

The surprisingly strong effect could have implications for drug design and delivery.

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NIST and NSF Award Nearly $7.1 Million to 15 Universities to Support Disaster Resilience

January 18, 2024

The grants will fund research that will improve the ability of buildings, infrastructure and communities to withstand severe natural hazards.

NIST Offers Guidance on Measuring and Improving Your Company’s Cybersecurity Program

January 17, 2024

Draft publication can help with evaluating information security efforts.

NIST Upgrades Tech for Monitoring Methane Emissions

January 16, 2024

Understanding and accurately measuring greenhouse gas emissions can help policymakers to craft better-informed policies to reduce them.

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Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

January 16, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?

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Saving Seconds, Saving Lives: NIST-Funded Challenge Crowns Winners in 3D Tracking Technology

January 9, 2024

The ability to pinpoint a first responder’s precise location inside a building can be a matter of life and death.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Preliminary Terms with Microchip Technology to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience for America’s Automotive, Defense, and Aerospace Industries

January 4, 2024

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Microchip Technology Inc. have reached a non-binding preliminary

NIST Identifies Types of Cyberattacks That Manipulate Behavior of AI Systems

January 4, 2024

Publication lays out “adversarial machine learning” threats, describing mitigation strategies and their limitations.

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NIST Tool Will Make Math-Heavy Research Papers Easier to View Online

January 3, 2024

A tool developed by a NIST scientist will help arXiv preprints become more accessible.

NIST Awards Funding to 8 Universities to Advance Standards Education

January 2, 2024

The funding supports curricula development to integrate content on documentary standards and standardization processes into courses, modules, seminars and

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Live Christmas Trees Affect Indoor Air Chemistry, NIST Researchers Find

December 22, 2023

Many families enjoy the fresh fragrance of a real tree. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

NIST Calls for Information to Support Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

December 19, 2023

Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, 2024.

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NIST Awards Nearly $3 Million to Small Businesses to Advance Semiconductor Manufacturing, Drug Development and More

December 19, 2023

The grants will go to 15 small businesses in nine states under NIST's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.

NIST Offers Draft Guidance on Evaluating a Privacy Protection Technique for the AI Era

December 11, 2023

The agency has made progress on one of its tasks delineated in the recent Executive Order on AI.

NIST Releases for Public Comment Draft Guidance on March-In Rights

December 7, 2023

The draft guidance will help agencies work through a range of policy considerations relevant to a potential march-in decision, including price.

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NIST Develops Human Urine Standard for More Accurate Diagnosis of Kidney Disease

December 7, 2023

The standard will improve clinical measurements and support decisions for diagnosing kidney disease.

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In National Climate Assessment, NIST Offers New Insights on Community Resilience and Adaptation

December 4, 2023

NIST researchers contributed to chapters that explore how communities can adapt to climate change while promoting the fair treatment and meaningful involvement

CHIPS for America Releases Vision for Approximately $3 Billion National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program

November 20, 2023

Biden-Harris administration outlines how the program will boost U.S. advanced packaging capabilities for semiconductors.

NIST Seeks Collaborators for Consortium Supporting Artificial Intelligence Safety

November 2, 2023

The AI Safety Institute Consortium will help develop tools to measure and improve AI safety and trustworthiness.

Department of Commerce to Undertake Key Responsibilities in Historic Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

October 30, 2023

Experts at NIST will lead technical work on AI safety for the U.S. government.

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