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ALT Chemical diagram on the left shows two different structures: one green, displaying a benzene ring connected to a secondary amine, and one orange, depicting a benzene ring connected to a bicyclic structure with a secondary amine. On the right, the corresponding 3D shapes are illustrated in a protein environment, colored green and orange respectively, within complex folded structures.
ALT Man wearing protective goggles stands in a lab.
ALT Close-up of a single chip that houses up to 300 tiny ring-shaped resonators that form the heart of the new microcomb technology.
ALT A close-up of a silicon wafer displaying an array of microchips. The surface has a reflective, iridescent pattern with various colors visible across the grid of the chips.
ALT This illustration shows a house with a window open, positioned 25 feet away from a running generator emitting carbon monoxide. The sky is gray, indicating danger from CO. Text advises placing generators at least 25 feet from homes and away from doors and windows. "Take It Outside" is emphasized at the bottom. The image is by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).
ALT A person wearing safety glasses and a mask is working in a laboratory. They are using a pipette to transfer liquid into vials on a rack beneath a SASK safety hood. Lab equipment and safety notices are visible, and shelves hold various supplies.
ALT A man wearing safety glasses and a baseball cap leans over a lab table holding computer monitors that show spreadsheets of data.
ALT This image shows a satellite view of Hurricane Maria. The hurricane displays a swirling pattern with a distinct eye over Puerto Rico. The colors indicate intensity, with red and yellow representing stronger parts of the storm. Surrounding areas include parts of the Caribbean Sea. The image includes labels for the hurricane's name, date, and time, with logos of NOAA and CIMSS visible.
ALT A red circuit board with gold components and connectors. The board features the NIST logo and has multiple metal connectors on each side.
ALT A researcher wearing a lab coat uses tongs to place a silvery sphere into a large scientific device as another researcher looks on.
ALT A timeline depicting significant scientific events. At the start, Einstein's Theory of General Relativity in 1915 with a photo of Einstein. Next, the first human on the Moon in 1969 with an image of an astronaut. Lastly, NIST’s Peanut Butter Standard Reference Material in 2003 with a jar image. The timeline ends at 2026.
ALT A smiling person stands beside a small set of stairs leading into a large, metallic chamber. The chamber has an open door, revealing an interior with equipment. There's a safety sign on the left wall.
ALT A hand is holding a clear bottle labeled "NIST 2806e Medium Test Dust in Hydraulic Fluid," filled with a red liquid. The bottle is in a laboratory setting, with various equipment visible in the background.
ALT A hand is holding a small glass jar with a black lid containing a light-colored powder. The background shows a laboratory setting with equipment and furniture.
ALT Two coffee cups on a reflective surface, each featuring the NIST logo. The cups have scientific-themed designs, including atomic symbols and molecular structures. A blurred blackboard is in the background.
ALT A woman stands outside. She is smiling at the camera
ALT A parody poster titled "The Standards Hypothesis" mimicking a movie poster style. Featuring periodic table elements spelling "STaNdArds" with Sulfur, Tantalum, Neodymium, Argon, and Darmstadtium. There are chalkboard-style mathematical notations and formulas in the background. Foreground includes a jar labeled "Peanut Butter" and a parcel labeled "Baking Chocolate."