This unique four-part series highlights how S&T and its partners across government are mobilizing research and development (R&D) teams to reduce risks from natural and human-induced disasters. Keep Reading
Researchers led by Dr. Maria F. Braga, a professor in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), have identified a neuroprotective combination therapy that is effective against organophosphate (OP) nerve agent exposure. Keep Reading
We’ve all walked through a metal detector at the airport, hoping we didn’t forget anything in our pockets that will set off the alarm. When security personnel can’t immediately identify what is triggering the alarm, the process is halted for a pat down. Keep Reading
The third in a series of Global Information Dominance Experiments, which took place July 8-15, was designed to enable cross-combatant command collaboration to generate globally-integrated effects using artificial intelligence enabled information. Keep Reading
The USGS established the Geospatial Information Response Team (GIRT) to facilitate the effective coordination, communication, dissemination and visualization of geospatial data and information during a disaster event. Keep Reading
They can attain high speeds and move in three dimensions with the potential to carry dangerous payloads, smuggle contraband, and conduct illicit surveillance. Keep Reading
The funding will help two small businesses develop an advanced, affordable, and compact handheld passenger screening device to help secure aviation against evolving threats. Keep Reading
Scientists at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed a hydrogel integrated with zirconium-based robust metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that rapidly degrades organophosphate-based nerve agents used in chemical warfare. Keep Reading
BRTRs can be deployed in public spaces such as train stations, airports, and government buildings for the purpose of eliminating or significantly reducing the potential for fatalities, injuries, and structural damage resulting from an explosives device placed inside an ordinary trash receptacle. Keep Reading
Beacon NGO develops information technology solutions for responders to natural or man-made disasters. Under the CRADA, Beacon NGO will survey the current landscape of existing code versions and gather feedback from NICS stakeholders. Keep Reading
In 2020 alone, the United States faced 22 severe weather and climate disasters costing $95 billion in damages to homes, businesses and infrastructure and wide-ranging economic and social disruption. Keep Reading
Innovative ocean surveillance technology can support the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission of protecting the more than 95,000 miles of maritime border shoreline and 15,000 miles of waterways, seaports, and other commercially navigable waters. Keep Reading
This weeklong virtual event, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA), connects entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early stage funding – the SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Keep Reading
With the implantation of the newly engineered versa-posts and mobilization method of carriers, rollers, pry bars, and dollies, the fence will empower many security teams with the opportunity to manually facilitate a formidable barrier, quickly. Keep Reading
At the scene of a disaster as first responders attempt to assist survivors, coordinate responses and provide the essential help a devastated area requires, one of the things needed most is power. Keep Reading
S&T hosted a first-of-its-kind event to understand the product landscape of technologies that can assist in protecting the privacy of individuals appearing in photos and videos. Keep Reading
Named the First Responder UAS Triple Challenge, this prize competition comprises three challenges with three different focus areas — all aimed at advancing UAS technology to support critical, lifesaving missions. Keep Reading
SecureLogix will continue their research and development efforts on an architecture that supports the Emergency Communications Cybersecurity Center (EC3) concept, which centralizes security processing functions for regions, states, or at the national level. Keep Reading
The framework consists of four complementary principles: governance, data, performance and monitoring. The purpose of the framework is to ensure accountability and responsible use of AI in government programs and processes. Keep Reading
Eligible submissions to the Other Agency Technology Solutions (OATS) Requests for Information (RFIs) must leverage previous SBIR or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II or Phase III awards from a federal agency. Keep Reading