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…
Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer Who Predicted Artificial Intelligence | NIST
Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, is recognized as the world’s first computer programmer and a pioneer whose vision laid the groundwork for…
From Escaping a War to Becoming a Mom of 3 at Once, Science Has Always Been There for Me | NIST
This profile highlights Katarina Cicak’s hardware research at NIST rather than industry standards or protocols. Her team is developing…
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 Aperture Area and Coordinate Measurement Facility | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a specialized facility for calibrating optical apertures used in…