USAMMDA partner launches Global Fever Panel for infectious disease detection
The Global Fever Panel, a diagnostic test panel for four infectious diseases developed by the U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity (USAMMDA) in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is now commercially available from industry partner BioFire Defense. Learn more.
Alabama TVA nuclear power plant installs reactor components 3D printed by ORNL
Four first-of-a-kind 3D-printed fuel assembly brackets, produced at the Department of Energy (DOE) Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), have been installed and are now under routine operating conditions at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 in Athens, Alabama. Learn more.
USDA registration transfer opportunity offers chance to help protect bees
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a private entity partner to help protect bee populations through the transfer of a registration for a pesticide targeting parasitic mites that feed on honey bees. Learn more.
EPA and state of New Mexico collaborate with Sceye on air quality monitoring initiative
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 12 a partnership with the state of New Mexico related to air quality research. EPA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Economic Development Department (EDD) to develop a project using airships to monitor and study air quality. Learn more.
DEVCOM CBC partners with UPenn and man's best friends in fight against COVID-19
Scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) are partnering with the University of Pennsylvania and various canine training facilities to continue research on how canines can aid in the fight against COVID-19 and other chemical biological threats. Learn more.
TEDCO's contributions to NCI-FNL Technology Showcase continue in upcoming 2021 event
Four years after helping the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) to launch a Technology Showcase, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) continues to be a key player in what has become an annual event. The 2021 NCI-FNL Technology Showcase will take place on September 1. Learn more.