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National Institute of Standards and Technology Blog provides a behind-the-scenes look at NIST's research and programs, covering a broad range of science and technology areas in the Taking Measure segment. Founded in 1901, NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories that work towards advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance..
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My friends sometimes jokingly ask me, “How many microplastics do you think I consumed this week?” Unfortunately, the answer is not zero ..read more
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1w ago
It’s time to celebrate World Quantum Day! But what is quantum, anyway? A NIST physicist answers your questions ..read more
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2w ago
In a global economy, measurements need to be reliably comparable across the world. But how do we ensure that actually happens ..read more
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3w ago
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Where there’s fire, there is soot. And where there is soot, there is … noise ..read more
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1M ago
During Women’s History Month, a NIST librarian looks back at the librarian who brought us the bookmobile — back when it brought books by horse and buggy ..read more
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Like many people, I had dreams of flying into space as an astronaut when I was a child. That interest in aerospace and space exploration has continued throughout my life ..read more
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When you buy something by weight or volume, you want to get what you pay for. And we’re helping to make sure that happens — whether you shop online or in a store ..read more
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We get an extra day this year, but why do we need a leap day every four years on Feb. 29? It all comes down to standards ..read more
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2M ago
A childhood love of video games led Samuel Márquez Gonzalez to a career in science and a NIST internship program for early career researchers ..read more