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NIST Tool Will Help Military Vehicles Fight Fires Using Less Harmful Chemicals

March 2, 2021

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new, interactive spreadsheet that will help the U.S. military

Update on the NIST Center for Neutron Research Alert on Feb. 3, 2021

March 2, 2021

NOTE: The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) reactor remains shut down, and all measurements confirm that the public and environment have remained safe

New NIST Framework Strives for Cleaner, More Secure Power Grid

February 18, 2021

Whether it’s a new set of solar panels glistening on a neighbor’s roof or a freshly installed smart thermostat at home, burgeoning renewable and smart

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NIST Finalizes Cybersecurity Guidance for Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems

February 11, 2021

As part of an effort to help users apply its well-known Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as broadly and effectively as possible, the National Institute of

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2021 Model-Based Enterprise Summit

Mon, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 16 2021

Event Description The goal of the MBE Summit is to identify challenges, implementation issues, and lessons learned in

14th International Conference on New Developments and Applications in Optical Radiometry (NEWRAD 2021)

Mon, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 24 2021 ()

On June 21-24, 2021, NIST will hold the 14th International Conference on New Developments and Applications in Optical

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