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Feature Article: 3D Printed Tissue Allows Researchers to Study Effects of Toxic Vapors

S&T and CSAC have partnered with the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) to 3D print human lung cells and tissue onto microchips for state-of-the-art analysis of the hazards posed by toxic chemicals.

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FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

DHS submitted a full report and a fact sheet of selected findings from the AI CBRN Report to the President in response to Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.

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Experimental Determination of Chemical Solubility in Water Technical Notes

CSAC's CSL at DHS S&T is measuring chemical and physical properties for compounds that are in the S&T Risk Assessments. The solubility of chemicals affects the dose that is delivered in the various attack scenarios in the risk assessments, and therefore accurate solubility values are important for the calculation of human health consequences.

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Feature Article: Wearable Tech Mitigates First Responder Exposure to Chemical Threats

New cutting-edge sensors will help responders better protect themselves from dangerous chemicals in the field.

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Speed up the Cleanup

Guest Dr. Don Bansleben, a program manager at S&T specializing in chemical and biological threat detection, talks about the current work S&T is doing with U.S. government partners to prepare for these scenarios.

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Feature Article: Field Tests Culminate 4 Years of Bioagent Studies

S&T collaborated for four years with top scientists at the U.S. EPA and  USCG to ensure first responders and USCG personnel are properly equipped and trained to respond to a variety of biohazard emergencies.

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S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season

DHS S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season.

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Feature Article: Tracing the Path of Pathogens after Rain

DHS S&T and EPA joined forces for a Stormwater Tracer Study to help the Coast Guard locate pathogenic spores after rains and decontaminate the sites.

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News Release: DHS Lab NUSTL Receives Patent for Remote Alarm

Two inventors from S&T laboratory ’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) were awarded a patent for new emergency responder technology.

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News Release: S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards

Using science-based chemical threat and hazard analysis, S&T stands ready to assist emergency planning, preparedness, and response efforts.