From 1901 to 2021: Measurements Then and Now | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has undergone significant changes since its founding in 1901, evolving from the…
Top 7 NIST Visuals of 2019 | NIST
The article highlights NIST’s top 7 visuals of 2019, showcasing the institute’s cutting-edge research and technology. The visuals…
The Magnetic Allure of Superconductivity | NIST
This article explores the fascinating relationship between magnetism and superconductivity, two fundamental properties of materials that have…
A Life in Public Service: A Q&A With NIST’s Donna Dodson | NIST
Donna Dodson, a long-time leader at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), retired in 2020 after 33 years of public…
More Power to You, Wonder Woman! | NIST
This article is written in the voice of Ms. Ampere, a fictional character representing the SI unit of electric current, as part of the…
Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Q&A With NIST’s Matt Scholl | NIST
This article discusses the development of **post-quantum cryptography** standards by the **National Institute of Standards and Technology…
What, Then, Is Time? | NIST
This article, written by a scientist from NIST, reflects on the nature of time and its measurement. The author recalls how his early interest…
Leap second and UT1-UTC information | NIST
The article discusses the use of leap seconds to keep UTC time within 0.9 seconds of UT1, which is based on Earth’s rotation. NIST…
Optical grating scatterometry | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing standards and methods for assessing periodic structures using optical…