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Bureau of Standards Has Served Quietly for 77 Years
The National Bureau of Standards known for accurate measurements and technology advances, aided the Smithsonian by using neutron imaging to inspect a 3,000 year old Chinese lead urn. It houses 3,084 staff across 28 buildings near Washington and seeks more funding to expand its role as technical referee.
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