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Given the substantial differences between nanoparticles (NPs) and typical organic and inorganic environmental contaminants, new experimental methods and
NIST and the University of Colorado have been funded since April, 2006, by DARPA to develop a microcryocooler with a volume less than about 4 cm 3 to cool a
The mission of the Micro and Nanoplastic (MNP) Metrology Project is to assist regulators in assessing the human health and environmental risks associated with
NIST is using advanced measurement capabilities to provide integrated multi-omic analysis to plant science researchers and agronomy industry partners who are
Marine animal health is affected by various stressors, including disease and anthropogenic pollution. NIST assists NOAA Fisheries and associated collaborators
NIST has been involved in archiving biological and environmental specimens for over 40 years through multiple projects of the former National Biomonitoring
NIST provides data resources related to adsorption of both gases and liquids on solid adsorbents through the NIST Data Resources for Adsorption Science and
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Mammal Health and
The ocean is a driver for global climate which absorbs approximately 25 % of CO 2 emissions. This excess of CO 2 flowing into the ocean leads to changes in the
The Northeast Corridor (NEC) was established in 2015 as the third NIST urban testbed following those for Indianapolis and Los Angeles. The NEC project is
Marine aquaculture is the fastest-growing form of food production globally. In the United States, marine aquaculture contributes to the supply of seafood
Experimental and analytical data are vital for advancing seismic design standards (e.g., ASCE 7, ASCE 41, AISC 341, ACI 318) and are essential for developing
Accurate characterization of photonic equipment is important for optical communications, medical devices, semiconductor lithography, manufacturing and materials
Plastics have undoubtedly brought numerous benefits to society, but the issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a significant global environmental challenge
The goal of this project is to develop single photon source and detector measurement and calibration capabilities to support the emerging quantum industry and
This program is aimed at determining the fundamental chemical and physical properties of the large organic compounds in fuels related to their combustion. Such
Reference materials (RMs), including NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) are used for quality assurance, traceability of measurements and instrument and
Scientific studies on plastic pollution have been conducted for at least 50 years, and over time these research efforts have increased. Notably, the development
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) fossil fuel Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) continue to be in high demand by the petroleum industry