Science & Technology

Evaluating Developmental Neurotoxicity Hazard: Better than Before

EPA researchers grew neural networks in their laboratory that showed the promise of helping to screen thousands of chemicals in the environment that are yet to be characterized for developmental neurotoxicity hazard through traditional methods.

Living Close to Roadways: Health Concerns and Mitigation Strategies

Science Matters article about near roadway pollution and the mitigating effects of roadside barriers.

Advice for the Next Generation of EPA Scientists and Engineers

EPA scientists care deeply about the environment and their work to protect it. As we move on to the next 50 years of protecting public health and the environment, EPA researchers share their advice for the next generation of environmental scientists

Meet EPA Coral Scientist Cheryl Hankins

EPA coral scientist Cheryl Hankins investigates how land-based stressors such as plastic pollution and excess nutrients impact coral growth.

Improving Preparedness, Response, and Recovery to Lessen the Impacts of Biological Incidents in Underground Transportation System

Dogs May Teach Us How to Detect Cancer Earlier: EPA Scientists Explore Exhaled Breath Aerosol Samples to get Clues for Pre-Clinical Cancer Screening

Reflecting on 50 Years of EPA Research: Dr. Mike Slimak

EPA’s Dr. Mike Slimak is the National Program Director of Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program in EPA’s Office of Research and Development. In honor of EPA’s 50th anniversary, Mike is reflecting on his career at EPA which began in 1978.

Reflecting on 50 years of EPA Research

Dr. Orme-Zavaleta is reflecting on her career with the Agency, which started in 1981.

From Outer Space to Underwater: Determining Seagrass Health and Condition in Southern New England Waters Using High Resolution Remotely Sensed Imagery

EPA researchers used historic and newly collected seagrass abundance data to determine if satellite images could be used to accurately estimate the location, abundance, and growth of seagrass in southern New England coastal waters.

50 Years of Drinking Water Research

For nearly 50 years, EPA scientists have done research to support drinking water standards and protect America’s drinking water.

The CSB’s Fiscal Year 2024 Top Management Challenges

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Puerto Rico

Water Quality Standards for Puerto Rico

Technical Capabilities of the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL)

National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) is a state-of-the-art test facility that conducts a wide range of emissions testing and analysis for EPA’s motor vehicle, heavy-duty engine, and nonroad engine programs.

Examples of SmartWay Designated Trailer Configurations

This page provides examples of SmartWay designated tractors and trailers.

The EPA Took Additional Actions to Strengthen Controls to Account for and Secure Laptops

Notification: EPA Internal Controls to Account for and Secure Laptops

Project #OA-FY22-0117, May 19, 2022. The OIG plans to begin an audit on the EPA’s internal controls to account for and secure the Agency’s laptops before they are distributed to employees.

Compliance Reporting for Snowmobiles

Steps for compliance reporting with EPA for snowmobiles.

Locomotives (Remanufacture System): Family Naming Conventions

Shows how to create Positions 5-12 of your Engine Family name for Locomotives (remanufacture system).

Heavy-Duty Highway Trailers: Family Naming Conventions

How to create Positions 5-12 of your Engine Family name for Heavy-Duty Highway Trailers.

Production Line Testing Template for Marine Spark-Ignition (SI) Engine

Use this template to report for marine spark-ignition engines.