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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.
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.
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.
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.
Feature Article: S&T Continues Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Technologies Testing
S&T's Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) program and partners are furthering a public-private collaboration to assess innovative C-UAS technologies to thwart drones being used for nefarious purposes.
S&T Awards to Minority Serving Institutions for Summer Research Team Projects
DHS S&T announced the recipients of more than $1.7 million in follow-on funding to 19 research teams from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI).
Feature Article: Leveraging AI to Enhance the Nation’s Cybersecurity
S&T is exploring the possibilities of using artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the homeland’s cybersecurity posture.
Feature Article: When S&T and HSWERX Partner, the Results Are Out of Sight
S&T and HSWERX recently brought industry partners together to showcase drone solutions in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Similar public-private partnerships are on the horizon for 2025.
S&T Awards Contracts to Four Startups to Develop Privacy-Enhancing Synthetic Data Generation Capabilities
DHS S&T announced four contract awards to Betterdata, DataCebo, MOSTLY AI, and Rockfish Data to develop synthetic data capabilities that model and replicate the shape and patterns of real data, while safeguarding privacy and mitigating security harms.
Feature Article: Unmanned Aircraft Systems for First Responders in Rural Environments
S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory tested how UAS systems support first responders in the field.