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Feature Article: Preparing our Ports for the Future of Alternative Maritime Fuels

Alternative fuels like ammonia will greatly reduce carbon emissions, but are they safe for our infrastructure? A recent S&T market research survey assessed potential hazards, so U.S. ports can better prepare.

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Bringing the Brightest Minds Together to Disrupt Fentanyl

Updates on how S&T’s cross-sector collaborations are working to end the opioid epidemic.

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DHS and Japan Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual S&T Goals

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The details of this statement re-affirm the commitment of the two countries to cooperate in fields of science and technology.

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Motorola Solutions Subscriber STR

P25 CAP is a voluntary program that allows P25 equipment suppliers to formally demonstrate their products’ compliance with P25 standards by submitting Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance (SDOC) and Summary Test Report (STR) documents that reflect the product testing. This Motorola Solutions STR General Information document provides information that applies to all Motorola subscribers. 

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Current Market Landscape and Future Trends in Alternative Fuels Impact on U.S. Ports Fact Sheet

DHS S&T, in partnership with Montana State University’s MilTech, launched a market assessment to better understand the details of production, storage, and transportation of alternative fuels in U.S. ports and assess the associated hazards.

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How We’re Grateful for Our Critical Infrastructure

S&T commemorates Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month with a look at the systems and structures in place to ensure our nation and communities remain safe and thriving.

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Feature Article: AI Means Better, Faster and More for First Responders

S&T is working to identify the best ways to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning into daily operations to support first responders.

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Facial Hue Detection System

Method and system for establishing detection metrics and calibrating facial imaging equipment.

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S&T, USFA, and FDNY Collaborate on Lithium-Ion Battery Risks at Public Safety Workshop

DHS S&T, in collaboration with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), hosted a comprehensive two-day workshop titled Charging Forward: Public Safety in Community Electrification. 

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Ensuring the Nation’s Cybersecurity Is a Whole-of-Government Effort

Learn how the Software Assurance Community of Practice (SwA CoP) working group is helping S&T implement and improve state-of-the-art technologies that will ensure our nation’s cybersecurity.