NIST releases first cryptography standards hardened for the quantum era
Initial set of encryption algorithms intended to resist cyberattacks from quantum computers
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AASHTO approves method to determine concrete strength, accelerate construction
Solution could increase long-term durability of highways, bridges and other forms of transportation infrastructure
Wave power’s tide is rising off Alaskan coast
Up to 200 megawatts (MW) of tidal energy capacity could be integrated into Railbelt Electrical Grid without major infrastructure upgrades
More than half U.S. has completed BEAD approval process
35 states and territories have completed each phase of the approval process, unlocking funds to provide broadband internet service
DOE launches resource hub to address growing energy demands
Hub includes tools available to support public and private stakeholders in meeting growing demand
Clean water grant formula needs revamping, GAO study finds
To address gap between funding allocation and infrastructure needs, GAO developed a new formula emphasizing current clean water needs, population and economic burden
UTSA, UT Health San Antonio to merge by 2025
Combined institution would become the third-largest research university in Texas, with annual research expenditures nearing $470 million
Bus rapid transit can improve road safety, study shows
Infrastructure alone — even before buses began operating — led to substantial reductions in vehicle speeds, particularly excessive speeding, report finds
USDOT outlines plan to incorporate V2X technology on nation’s roads
Plan lays out how agency will assist in activities such as resolving regulatory uncertainty, providing technical assistance, resources and seed funding
Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry service feasible, study shows
Six initial proposed routes could run using a combination of 49-passenger and 149-passenger ferries, according to the report
