A team of scientists at NIST identified a pervasive error in data analysis that can give misleading insights into how nanomaterials' properties depend on their size. They developed a mathematical correction to reveal the true relationship, which will help nanoscience and nanotechnology fulfill its potential.
Researchers at NIST successfully transmitted entangled photons through a commercial fiber-optic network, a crucial step towards building quantum networks. The study demonstrates the feasibility of using existing infrastructure to connect distant users and could enable ultra-secure communications and boost quantum computing power.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an updated library of mass spectra, known as 'chemical fingerprints', for identifying unknown substances. The expanded library contains over 382,000 compounds, including 35,000 new additions.
Physicist Jun Ye proposes building a highly stable laser inside permanently shadowed lunar craters, leveraging their extremely low vibrations and temperature to achieve unparalleled precision. This could form the backbone of a lunar time scale, GPS-like navigation, and space-based optical atomic clocks.
NIST scientists have measured the gravitational constant, a decade-long pursuit that aimed to resolve the mystery of gravity's strength. The measurement was achieved through a precision experiment that replicated an earlier study, providing a more accurate understanding of big G, a fundamental force in nature.
Researchers have developed integrated photonics chips with complex patterns of specialized materials to shuttle light around and process information. These advancements could boost emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and optical atomic clocks by providing a big boost for quantum technologies.
Scientists have pioneered a way to make integrated circuits for light by depositing complex patterns of specialized materials onto silicon wafers. This advance could provide a big boost for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computers, and optical atomic clocks.
Researchers at NIST have developed a new way to package photonic integrated circuits, allowing them to operate in extreme environments. The HCB technique creates an inorganic bond between the optical fiber and the photonic chip, enabling precise alignment and efficient light coupling.
Physicists at NIST have calculated the precise time difference between Earth and Mars, taking into account Martian surface gravity and its eccentric orbit. The clocks on Mars will tick 477 microseconds faster per day, affecting future space missions such as navigation and communication.
The NIST report identifies five strategies to tackle challenges in the metals processing industry, including improving standards for recycled content and diversifying supply chains. The report also highlights the importance of critical materials and their potential impact on supply chain disruptions.
Researchers at NIST have discovered a way to design entangled quantum objects called qubits to correct errors caused by environmental noise. This approach enables the sensor to become more robust in the face of noise while maintaining its additional sensing advantage. The findings, detailed in Physical Review Letters, could lead to the...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released detailed genetic data about a pancreatic cancer cell, fostering progress in cancer research. The data can be used to research tumors, improve diagnostic tests, and develop new cancer treatments.
NIST and partners use quantum mechanics to create a factory for truly random numbers, producing secure keys for cryptographic systems. The Colorado University Randomness Beacon (CURBy) broadcasts daily random numbers through a website.
The new atomic fountain clock, NIST-F4, has been established as one of the world's most accurate timekeepers by NIST researchers. The clock measures a constant frequency in cesium atoms and has improved time signals used billions of times daily for various applications.
Neutron Airy beams, created by NIST scientists, can bend around obstacles and reveal useful information about materials. They have the potential to enhance neutron imaging facilities' resolution and explore new materials with unique properties.
Scientists at NIST discovered a novel aluminum alloy with enhanced strength through quasicrystals, revolutionizing 3D printing. The unique crystal structure breaks the regular pattern of perfect crystals, causing defects that make the metal stronger.
Researchers at NIST have created a new thermometer using Rydberg atoms, allowing for accurate temperature measurements in fields like quantum research and industrial manufacturing. The thermometer's sensitivity could improve temperature readings by tracking energy jumps caused by blackbody radiation.
A study by National Institute of Standards and Technology scientists has highlighted the need for standardized measurement methods in gene therapy. The researchers evaluated four techniques used to measure modified viruses deployed in some gene therapy research and treatments, finding that one technique had poor accuracy and precision.
A team of scientists has developed a novel quantum refrigerator method that cools superconducting qubits to 22 millikelvins, erasing quantum computer's chalkboard and reducing errors. This approach uses heat flowing between two parts of the refrigerator to power the eraser.
Researchers at NIST have developed a new method to measure biomolecules in live cells using infrared light, removing water's obscuring effects. This allows for the determination of key biomolecules like proteins and their amounts in cells, speeding up advances in biomanufacturing and cell therapy development.
Scientists have demonstrated key elements of a nuclear clock, utilizing thorium nuclei and ultraviolet lasers to achieve unprecedented precision. This development holds promise for revolutionizing timekeeping and probing fundamental physics.
Scientists at NIST have created tiny lasers that generate light at yellow and green wavelengths, filling a long-standing gap in the visible-light spectrum. The new technology has potential applications in underwater communications, medical treatments, and quantum computing.
Researchers at JILA have built an atomic clock that is more precise and accurate than any previous clock, enabling pinpoint navigation in space and searches for new particles. The clock's high precision could reveal hidden underground mineral deposits and test fundamental theories like general relativity with unprecedented rigor.
Researchers at NIST found that scanning electron microscopy (SEM) can achieve results comparable to transmission electron microscopy (TEM), offering lower equipment costs and reduced operator training requirements. This finding could speed up asbestos remediation in the US, estimated to cost $3 billion annually.
NIST is developing standards and safety protocols for 3D printing drugs onsite at pharmacies, enabling personalized dosages tailored to individual health needs. The process involves quality control measures to ensure accurate dosages and ingredients, with ongoing research to verify printer accuracy.
Researchers have discovered high mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast, particularly in Florida's St. Joseph and Choctawhatchee Bays. Elevated mercury levels in dolphins may have implications for human health due to their position at the top of the food chain.
Researchers have created a new algorithm to design auxetic materials with precise three-dimensional properties. Auxetics can provide greater resistance to impact and improve protection in buildings and automobiles. They also offer potential benefits for clothing, such as more comfortable pressure distribution.
Researchers at NIST have modified a refrigerator to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero, reducing cooldown time by half or quarter. This technology could save an estimated 27 million watts of power and $30 million in global electricity consumption.
Researchers at NIST have developed a method using cellphone magnetometers to rapidly and cheaply measure biomedical properties for monitoring or diagnosing diseases, including glucose levels in saliva. The technique has the potential to detect environmental toxins and measure biomarkers such as histamines with high sensitivity.
Researchers at NIST developed standards and calibrations for optical microscopes that enable accurate alignment of quantum dots to within 10-20 nanometers. This method could increase the number of high-performance devices by a hundred-fold, improving the reliability of quantum information technologies and biological imaging.
Researchers at NIST have developed compact chips that convert light into microwaves with reduced timing jitter, improving GPS accuracy, phone connections, radar systems and astronomical images. This technology has the potential to increase radar sensitivity, improve analog-to-digital converters and enhance the clarity of images.
Researchers found that live Christmas trees emit monoterpenes, which can react with ozone and form new compounds like formaldehyde. The concentration of VOCs decreases over time, but can still impact people sensitive to them.
Researchers have developed a laser-based system that can detect specific molecules with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity. The new electro-optic comb setup can capture moment-to-moment details of high-speed processes such as hypersonic propulsion and protein folding, opening the door to novel measurements and insights.
Researchers at NIST built a superconducting camera containing 400,000 pixels to capture weak light signals. The new device enables applications in science and biomedical research by having more pixels than any other device of its type.
Researchers at NIST have created a new quantum ruler to measure and explore the properties of moiré quantum matter, which can generate magnetic fields, become superconductors, or turn into perfect insulators. The findings promise to shed light on how electrons in twisted graphene sheets give rise to new magnetic properties.
For the first time, researchers have fully sequenced the Y chromosome using advanced sequencing technologies. The completed DNA sequence, named T2T-Y, improves sequencing accuracy for the chromosome, potentially helping identify genetic disorders and uncovering the roots of others.
Scientists at NIST have validated a new approach to measuring extremely low gas pressures, called CAVS, which can serve as a primary standard. This technique uses a cold gas of trapped atoms to measure pressure and has been shown to be accurate and reliable for a wide range of applications.
Researchers at NIST have developed new methods for creating images with weaker magnetic fields, enabling the use of low-field MRI scanners in mobile settings. The findings reveal iron oxide nanoparticles as a promising contrast agent for enhancing image quality in these systems.
Researchers at NIST and their colleagues used machine learning to identify abnormal cardiac rhythms in firefighters, achieving 97% accuracy. The Heart Health Monitoring model could lead to a portable heart monitor to detect early warning signs of heart trouble and prevent fatal cardiac events.
Researchers at NIST have developed a laser-based method that bridges the gap between material's microscopic properties and its real-world behavior. The LIPIT test uses high-intensity lasers to launch microprojectiles into small samples, analyzing energy exchange and predicting puncture resistance.
A new device from NIST scientists helps reduce noise in quantum computers by introducing a programmable toggle switch. This allows for more versatile quantum processors with clearer outputs and easier reprogramming, addressing long-standing challenges in quantum computing.
Researchers at NIST have demonstrated a capability to transmit extremely precise time signals through the air between far-flung locations, paving the way for ultra-precise timing links with geosynchronous satellites. The method enables time synchronization with femtosecond precision and robustness in atmospheric disturbances.
A study by NIST and University of Colorado Boulder collected breath samples from participants before and after smoking high-THC cannabis, revealing that distinguishing between recent use and past use remains challenging. The research aimed to develop a reproducible protocol for breath measurements, which will help answer key questions ...
Researchers at NIST have developed a new method of digitally simulating hurricanes using AI techniques, accurately representing the trajectory and wind speeds of real storms. The simulations can help develop improved guidelines for building design in hurricane-prone regions.
Researchers at NIST have developed a real-time technique to noninvasively count the number of live cells in a 3D artificial scaffold, meeting an unmet need in tissue engineering. The method uses optical coherence tomography and is label-free, reducing time and cost compared to earlier methods.
A new cybersecurity framework uses digital twin technology, machine learning, and human expertise to detect cyberattacks in manufacturing processes. The framework analyzes continuous data streams from physical machines and their digital twins to identify irregularities and flag potential threats.
A new DNA biosensor developed by NIST, Brown University, and the French government-funded research institute CEA-Leti boasts accurate and inexpensive design. The modular device can measure biomarkers in a scalable and high-sensitivity manner.
Researchers at NIST have measured the 3D orientation of polymer chains in plastics, observing complex patterns that dictate material properties. The new technique uses polarization-controlled coherent Raman microscopy to identify molecular orientation patterns, allowing for optimized materials in industries like medicine and electronics.
Researchers have found a way to transfer precise micro Patterns onto unconventional surfaces, including curved surfaces and fibers. This technique, called REFLEX, could open up new possibilities for the development of new materials and microstructures in fields such as electronics and biomedical engineering.
Researchers at NIST created grids of quantum dots to study electron behavior in complex materials. The grids provided ideal conditions for electrons to behave like waves or get trapped in individual dots.