New Device Detects Heat Strain in Military Trainees
In 2020, more than 2,000 U.S. service members experienced heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Such injuries pose a “significant and…
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Paint-on Protection
Tests of newly developed temporary overcoats for tactical military equipment showed a reduction in the amount of absorbed chemical warfare…
Estimating the Strength of Selection for New COVID-19 Variants
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Dec. 22, 2021—As the discovery of the new omicron variant illustrates, new COVID-19 variants will continue to…
2021 National Preparedness Report
The 2021 National Preparedness Report (2021 NPR) summarizes progress made, and challenges that remain, in building and sustaining the capabilities…
DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new…
Building Community Climate Resilience With Compound-Flood Modeling Tools
When Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana in August 2021, it was classified as a Category 4 storm with 150…
Keesler AFB Dental, Oncologists Innovate Radiation Therapy Tool for Cancer Patients
In an effort to make radiation therapy for cancer patients more precise and effective, Keesler Air Force Base’s 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron and…
Tackling Concussions: NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium Battles Brain Injuries
At colleges and universities across the country, there are nearly a half-million student-athletes competing in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)…
Common “Core”: Using Molecular Fragments to Detect Deadly Opioids
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a method to detect trace amounts of synthetic opioids. They…
Machine Learning Refines Earthquake Detection Capabilities
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Nov. 10, 2021—Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory are applying machine-learning algorithms to help interpret massive amounts…
Extinguishing the Risk of Forever Chemicals: State of the Science to Protect First Responders
Forever Chemicals, aptly named because they are resistant to breaking down, are artificially produced chemicals used to enhance everyday products…
U.S. Department of the Navy and California’s Energy Commission Partner on Energy & Water Initiatives
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of the Navy (DON) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) signed a Memorandum of…