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A Crazier Crazy Straw for Science
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NIST Launches Investigation of Face Masks’ Effect on Face Recognition Software
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NIST’s Role in TV Throughout the Decades

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Standard Reference Data cover a broad range of scientific disciplines including atomic and molecular physics, chemical and crystal structures, fluids, material properties, biotechnology, optical character recognition and more. Data products include web applications, personal computer products, site licenses, subscriptions and distributor agreements. The SRD data program includes the Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data.
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A Crazier Crazy Straw for Science

What do the loopy straws that children like to sip drinks through have in common with cutting-edge science? Ask Ryan Murphy and his colleagues at the National

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Bias in AI Workshop

Tue, Aug 18 2020, 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The workshop was originally scheduled to be held at NIST Gaithersburg, MD. While we strive to accommodate global
Build a Cell

Build a Cell Workshop #7

Fri, Aug 21 2020
NIST is closely monitoring guidance from Federal, State, and local health authorities on the outbreak of COVID-19. To