NIST Tech Beat | January 2026
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What Determines the Length of the Day?
You may be surprised to learn how many factors can affect what may seem like a fixed interval of time. Find out more about what determines the length of a day.
Disaster Preparedness: How Measurement Science Can Help Your Community
Firsthand experience with natural disasters inspired a NIST researcher to study how communities can prepare for — and recover from — disasters. Learn more about her research on disaster preparedness.
NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials and What They Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to conducting scientific research and supporting American industry. Read more about the most popular SRMs.
AI in the Doctor’s Office: How Standards Can Support Trustworthiness
A NIST researcher explains why AI needs useful, thoughtful standards if it is to work reliably in health care — or any other field. Learn more about his research on AI in health care.
Taking Measure Celebrates 10 Years of Science and Stories
For the past decade, NIST’s main blog has featured hundreds of voices telling the stories behind the groundbreaking research we do at our agency. Read a selection of our most memorable blog posts.
NIST Works for You
Whether it’s fair food pricing, improved cybersecurity, or safe medical imaging, NIST’s experts are working for you every day. Learn about all the ways NIST works for you.
50 Years of Fire Safety Advances
NIST’s fire research has played a crucial role in saving thousands of lives annually. See a timeline of fire safety research at NIST.
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🙏 With sincere appreciation to Christina Gore and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) team on the article "Disaster Preparedness: How Measurement Science Can Help Your Community" This work thoughtfully bridges measurement science, economics, and real-world resilience planning, offering practical guidance that empowers communities—especially those with limited resources—to make informed, defensible decisions. By translating complex concepts into actionable tools, this research meaningfully contributes to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. Thank you for advancing data-driven resilience and making preparedness more achievable for all