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Feature Article: Plant Disease Detection at the Speed of Commerce
Every year, millions of pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and animal products enter through U.S. ports of entry, possibly harboring hidden serious threats for our agriculture and national economy.
Media Advisory: DHS S&T to Conduct C-UAS Testing in the National Capital Region
DHS S&T will conduct Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) testing in the National Capital Region (NCR) from March 10-15, 2025.
DHS S&T Announces New Remote Identity Validation Rally
DHS S&T announces the launch of the Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), a series of technology challenges running throughout 2025, in partnership with TSA, HSI Forensic Laboratory, and NIST.
Feature Article: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Help Responders in Urban Environments
S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory tested how UAS systems support first responders in urban environments.
DHS S&T Releases Best Practices for Supporting Critical Infrastructure
DHS S&T published today the Best Practices for Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Supporting Critical Infrastructure, as directed in Executive Order 13905.
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.
Feature Article: Enhancing the Safety of Firefighters and the Public
S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory and the Big City Fire Working Group are introducing electric vehicle-related safety improvements to the National Electrical Code.
Feature Article: Reimagining Imaging at the Airport
S&T and Transportation Security Administration are collaborating on Advanced Imaging Technology to improve the passenger screening experience.
DHS Opens Solicitation for Small Businesses to Apply for Funding for Innovative Research and Development Projects
Small Business Innovation Research 25.1 Solicitation seeks proposals from R&D small businesses for innovation with strong commercialization potential.
S&T Announces Award to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for Counter-Fentanyl Efforts
DHS S&T is further strengthening its counter-fentanyl partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) with a three-year, $2.8 million contract award.