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New NIST Database of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Will Help Scientists Monitor Environmental Pollution

February 15, 2024

NIST has developed a first-of-its-kind database to help researchers identify and categorize unknown PFAS.

NIST Researchers Suggest Historical Precedent for Ethical AI Research

February 15, 2024

The Belmont Report’s guidelines could help avoid repeating past mistakes in AI-related human subjects research.

NIST Launches Renewed Baldrige Award Program to Focus on Resilience and Long-Term Success

February 14, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 award cycle.

Scientists Observe Long-Predicted Superconductor Property Using a Quantum Simulator

February 14, 2024

New insights can help scientists make superconducting materials more robust and useful.

Just Published | Final SP 800-66r2, Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide

February 14, 2024

Today, NIST published the final version of Special Publication (SP) 800-66r2 (Revision 2), Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Seeking Input on the 2025-2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework

February 13, 2024

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) is seeking wide input for updates and other revisions to the Baldrige Excellence Framework® , our core

Integrating Software Supply Chain Security in DevSecOps CI/CD Pipelines | NIST Publishes SP 800-204D

February 12, 2024

Today, NIST is releasing Special Publication (SP) 800-204D, Strategies for the Integration of Software Supply Chain Security in DevSecOps CI/CD Pipelines

The Future of Work and Credential Validation and Tracking

February 12, 2024

Remarks Delivered by Rodney Petersen, Director of NICE, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce The inaugural xFoundry

NIST to Revise Special Publication 800-38E | XTS-AES Block Cipher Mode

February 10, 2024

In August 2021, NIST's Crypto Publication Review Board initiated a review process for NIST Special Publication ( SP) 800-38E, Recommendation for Block Cipher

New IEC/ISO Joint Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies—Inviting Participants for the U.S. National Committee Technical Advisory Group

February 9, 2024

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have recently approved the formation of a new

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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

High-Performance Computing Security | NIST Releases SP 800-223

February 9, 2024

NIST has published Special Publication (SP) 800-223, High-Performance Computing Security: Architecture, Threat Analysis, and Security Posture. Executive Order

NIST Releases Version 2.0 of Research Data Framework (RDaF)

February 8, 2024

On February 8, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Version 2.0 of the NIST Research Data Framework (RDaF). The NIST RDaF is

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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Henry Moseley and the Periodic Table of the Elements

February 6, 2024

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An illustrated anatomically correct human heart sits inside of a microchip, with its valves connecting to the microchip sensors.

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.

Spotlight: Coders Wanted for Robotics Prize Challenge Offered by NIST

February 1, 2024

If you’re a coder with working knowledge of C++, Python and ROS, we have a prize challenge for you.

NIST Requests Comments on SP 800-60r2, Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Systems to Security Categories

January 31, 2024

NIST seeks to update and improve the guidance in Special Publication (SP) 800-60, Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Information Systems to Security

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Spotlight: Disseminating Time Signals Far and Wide With NIST’s Radio Stations

January 31, 2024

There are dedicated, enthusiastic people in this world who have made a cause (and hobby) out of saying, “I heard that.” NIST is keenly aware. We’re talking

A Lead Isotopic Standard for Instrument Calibration

January 31, 2024

Stable isotope analysis is an important interdisciplinary tool used by numerous fields such as nuclear and homeland security, forensics, medicine and

Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3 within the Enterprise: SP 1800-37 2nd Preliminary Draft

January 30, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) invites you to share your feedback on the preliminary draft of NIST Special Publication 1800-37 Volume A

NIST Invites Public Comments on IR 8504, Access Control on NoSQL Databases

January 30, 2024

The initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8504, Access Control on NoSQL Database s, **** is now available for public comment. NoSQL (i.e., “not only

CTL Collaborates with Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science on Quantum Computing

January 30, 2024

On January 29, 2024, representatives of NIST and the Republic of Korea's government metrology agency – the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

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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.

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