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Protocol for Preparing Fibrillar Collagen Matrices on Untreated Polystyrene Labware (Petri)*: A Potential Reference Extracellular Matrix With Robust and Reproducible Cell Responses

Background: Collagen type 1 is the most prevalent extracellular protein in connective tissue, and is part of the family of collagens that are fibril forming

Researchers Track Nanoparticle Dynamics in Three Dimensions

August 1, 2012

Researchers from the NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology have used three-dimensional single-particle tracking to measure the dynamic behavior of

Handbook 133 - Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods

Mon, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 16 2013

The focus will be on the requirements and basic test procedures for packages labeled by weight. This will include, but

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser (RMFD) Inspection and Test Training

Tue, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 15 2012

Instruction provided to the public and private sector on NIST Handbook 44 and 130 legal metrology requirements and test

A close-up photo of the center of the experimental set-up. The small transparent chamber that holds the ultracold rubidium atoms is surrounded by a dotted line.

Simulating Superconductors with a Touch of Disorder

July 26, 2012

Since their discovery in 1986, high-temperature (high-Tc) superconductors have been the subject of intense interest to researchers. But the mechanism behind the

Genome in a Bottle Consortium Meeting: Aug. 16-17, 2012

Thu, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 17 2012

See up to date information and future consortium reports at the new website www.genomeinabottle.org. Clinical

Genome in a Bottle

Consortium hosted by NIST dedicated to comprehensive characterization of benchmark human genomes. Sign up for General GIAB and Analysis Team email lists

NIST Measurement Advance Could Speed Innovation in Solar Devices

July 25, 2012

A new versatile measurement system devised by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) accurately and quickly measures the

NIST Updates Guidance on Network Attacks and Malware

July 25, 2012

Detecting and stopping malicious attacks on computer networks is a central focus of computer security these days. The National Institute of Standards and

Software Features and Inherent Risks: NIST's Guide to Rating Software Vulnerabilities from Misuse

July 25, 2012

A new guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) describes a "scoring system" that computer security managers can use to assess the

Photo of a burnt faceplate from a firefighter's gear

NIST Study of Hazard to Firefighters Leads to Safety Alert

July 25, 2012

Results of "live burn" studies and laboratory tests conducted by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) fire researchers helped to prompt a

NIST Official Testifies on Threat Detection Science for National Security

July 25, 2012

On July 19, 2012, Richard Cavanagh, Director of the Office of Special Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), testified before

Three NIST Researchers Earn Presidential Honor

July 25, 2012

The White House has announced that three researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will receive the 2011 Presidential Early

Three at NIST Honored by ANSI

July 25, 2012

Three staff members of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are among the 17 recipients of the 2012 Leadership and Service Awards presented

Proficiency Testing Follow Up Actions and Root Cause Analysis Calibration Report Evaluations

Thu, Aug 30 2012

Participants will be able to: Identify the 17025 criteria requiring proficiency testing, Complete all required PT follow

MEMS Reference Material: Tiny Dimensions, Big Impact

July 23, 2012

Over the past two decades, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have become ubiquitous, with applications in cell phones, ink-jet printers, accelerometers and

New SRM for Bullet Casings

July 23, 2012

At a time when the reliability of crime lab findings is under increasing scrutiny, PML researchers have provided law enforcement with an important new tool for

NIST Exhibits at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference 2013

Thu, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 2 2013

Held annually since 1978, the AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event convening high school

NIST Exhibits at the 2012 Quadrennial Physics Congress

Thu, Nov 8 2012

Once every four years Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, hosts a unique meeting that brings together

NIST Exhibits at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) 2012

Wed, Sep 26 2012

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NOBCChE, will hold

Gaithersburg

Protocol for Preparing Fibrillar Collagen Matrices on Untreated Polystyrene Labware (Petri)*: A Potential Reference Extracellular Matrix With Robust and Reproducible Cell Responses

Researchers Track Nanoparticle Dynamics in Three Dimensions

Handbook 133 - Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser (RMFD) Inspection and Test Training

Simulating Superconductors with a Touch of Disorder

Genome in a Bottle Consortium Meeting: Aug. 16-17, 2012

Genome in a Bottle

NIST Measurement Advance Could Speed Innovation in Solar Devices

NIST Updates Guidance on Network Attacks and Malware

Software Features and Inherent Risks: NIST's Guide to Rating Software Vulnerabilities from Misuse

NIST Study of Hazard to Firefighters Leads to Safety Alert

NIST Official Testifies on Threat Detection Science for National Security

Three NIST Researchers Earn Presidential Honor

Three at NIST Honored by ANSI

Proficiency Testing Follow Up Actions and Root Cause Analysis Calibration Report Evaluations

MEMS Reference Material: Tiny Dimensions, Big Impact

New SRM for Bullet Casings

NIST Exhibits at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference 2013

NIST Exhibits at the 2012 Quadrennial Physics Congress

NIST Exhibits at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) 2012

NIST Exhibits at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) 2013

University, Industry Experts Recommend Steps to 'Invigorate' U.S. Manufacturing

Corning PC-420D Stirring Hotplate

Bel-Art Secador 2.0 Desiccator Cabinet

Calibrations: Radioactivity Standard Reference Material Program

Nuclear Medicine SRMs (Archive)

Innovative Technology Pure Lab Glove Box

SGIP Governing Board Votes to Support New Business Sustainment Plan

Sartorius M-Power Precision Balance AZ124

Sanyo Laboratory Freezer