Physics & Technology
NIST Physicists Bring Unruly Molecules to the Quantum Party
Molecules can serve as versatile building blocks for quantum technologies, but they are much harder to control than atoms.
Month: December 2025
Earth & Environment
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in Gulf Coast’s Haynesville Formation
Published · 3 min read
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas and oil in the Haynesville Formation underlying the onshore Gulf of America and adjoining state waters, assessing that there are technically recoverable resources of 47.9 trillion cubic feet of gas and 152 million barrels of oil.
Physics & Technology
Draft NIST Guidelines Rethink Cybersecurity for the AI Era
Published · 3 min read
New guidelines can help an organization determine ways to incorporate AI into its operations while mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Physics & Technology
Department of Commerce Announces Transition of Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
Published · 3 min read
Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, the Alliance for Performance Excellence and the Baldrige Foundation will take on most operations for the program.
Earth & Environment
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in SW Wyoming’s Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation
Published · 3 min read
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas in the Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation in the Southwestern Wyoming Geologic Province, assessing that there are technically recoverable resources of 4.7 trillion cubic feet of gas.
Physics & Technology
What Time Is It on Mars? NIST Physicists Have the Answer.
Published · 5 min read
This calculation is necessary for future space navigation and communication networks.