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New Spin-Squeezing Techniques Let Atoms Work Together for Better Quantum Measurements

September 25, 2023

Opening new possibilities for quantum sensors, atomic clocks and tests of fundamental physics, JILA researchers have developed new ways of “entangling” or

Early Bird Registration Now Open for the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference!

September 22, 2023

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Planning Committee is excited to announce that Early Bird Registration for the 2023 NICE K12 Cybersecurity

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final National Security Guardrails for CHIPS for America Incentives Program

September 22, 2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce today released the final rule implementing the national security guardrails of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act

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Spotlight: Postdoctoral Researcher Ana Morales and the Nanoscale Plastics Pervading Our World

September 21, 2023

Nanoplastics are shedding from places you might not expect, including single-use coffee cups and laundry.

Advancing Indoor Safety for First Responders: UAS 4.0 Indoor Challenge

September 21, 2023

In Search and Rescue (SAR) operations involving indoor spaces, such as partially collapsed buildings, the safety of first responders is paramount. These indoor

Metric Week 2023: Seven Days of SI Fun

September 20, 2023

National Metric Week (October 8 to 14, 2023) is an opportunity to underscore the usefulness of metric system measurements, formally known as the International

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? NIST Face Analysis Program Helps to Find Answers

September 20, 2023

Two NIST evaluation studies will help software better detect photo spoofs and image quality issues.

Make a Commitment to Participate in Cybersecurity Career Week!

September 19, 2023

MAKE A COMMITMENT! Cybersecurity Career Week October 16-21, 2023 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of

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NIST Researchers Develop Standards to Help Eliminate ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Foams

September 18, 2023

These foams contain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have raised environmental and health concerns.

De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance | NIST Publishes SP 800-188

September 14, 2023

NIST has published Special Publication (SP) 800-188, De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance . De-identification removes identifying

Imaging the Elusive Skyrmion

September 14, 2023

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with colleagues elsewhere have employed neutron imaging and a reconstruction algorithm

A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi-Location Environments: NIST Publishes SP 800-207A

September 13, 2023

NIST announces the release of Special Publication (SP) 800-207A, A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi

NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Taiwan

September 13, 2023

Between Sept. 18-20, Laurie E. Locascio, director of the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will lead a

Exciting news! Announcing the 2024 NICE Conference and Expo theme!

September 12, 2023

Announcing Our Conference Theme for this Year "Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap" The NICE Conference

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Unity in the Photon Community

September 12, 2023

The creation and detection of single photons (the smallest units of light) has grown in a few decades from an experimental laboratory pursuit to an important

Hands-On Learning Experiences Encourage Cybersecurity Career Discovery

September 11, 2023

With a mention in the new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy and even a dedicated state law , K–12 cybersecurity education clearly has the eye of

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MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

September 8, 2023

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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NIST’s Shrimp and Salmon Reference Materials Could Help Combat Seafood Fraud

September 8, 2023

Seafood fraud can happen when fish is incorrectly labeled for consumers as a more expensive variety.

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NIST Provides Update on Investigation Into the Collapse of Champlain Towers South

September 7, 2023

Preliminary evaluations show additional deviations from design in pool deck construction, no underground voids.

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

September 7, 2023

The strategy promotes technologically sound standards that help American industry compete internationally on a level playing field.

Overview and Considerations of Access Control Based on Attribute Encryption: NIST Publishes IR 8450

September 6, 2023

NIST has published NIST Internal Report (IR) 8450, Overview and Considerations of Access Control Based on Attribute Encryption . Access control based on

Understanding Stablecoin Technology and Related Security Considerations: NIST Publishes IR 8408

September 5, 2023

NIST has published Internal Report (IR) 8408, Understanding Stablecoin Technology and Related Security Considerations . Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency

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Spotlight: The Challenge to Detect Stealthy Attacks Against AI Data

September 5, 2023

What if someone were to manipulate the data used to train AI? NIST is collaborating on a competition to get ahead of potential threats like this.

Comments | NIST IR 8481, Cybersecurity for Research: Findings and Possible Paths Forward

August 31, 2023

To support implementation of the research cybersecurity effort detailed in Section 10229 of the CHIPS and Science Act, NIST is leading an initiative to

Non-Fungible Token Security: NIST Releases Draft IR 8472 for Public Comment

August 31, 2023

The initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8472, Non-Fungible Token Security , is now available for comment. Non-fungible token (NFT) technology

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