Emerging Tech

The Future of Robotics Is Soft and Squishy

Materials like silicone allow for better movement in robots.

Science & Tech

Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance

More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker

Cybersecurity

Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate

The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.

Digital Government

Key NSA Defender Wants to End Bulk Data Collection

Rep. Ruppersberger has a plan to overhaul the controversial spying program.

Modernization

Cloud Security Frees Up NOAA's Workforce

Centralizing networks lets human eyes cover more than 1 billion cyber transactions a day for signs of hacking.

Cybersecurity

Federal Website Security Bill Moves Forward in House

Measure would require CIOs to certify websites collecting citizens’ information are safe.

Emerging Tech

How Maps Drive Decisions at EPA

Spreadsheets and graphs no longer anchor the agency's discussions.

Cybersecurity

NSA Nominee Confirms Ukraine Is Under Cyberattack

Vice Adm. Michael Rogers warns the U.S. is also vulnerable.

Digital Government

75 Percent of Hospitals and Clinics Are Worried about HealthCare.gov Hacks

Most health facility operators surveyed said Obamacare, in general, increases the risk of compromising patient data.

Digital Government

Obamacare Enrollment Slows Again in February

About 4.2 million people have signed up for insurance through HealthCare.gov and other sites.

Digital Government

The Government Already Has the Technology to Monitor Cleared Employees

A few coding tweaks are all that's needed to stop the next Snowden, former official says.

Modernization

Obamacare Cloud Contract Will End Up Costing 10 Times Its Original Value

CMS extends its Verizon contract for seven months because of delays in moving to a new cloud host.

Emerging Tech

Feds Again Ground Commercial Drone Use

The FAA is appealing a judge’s ruling that a ban on commercial drones lacks proper authority.

Science & Tech

The Internet Is the New Battleground, Assange Tells SXSW

Hackers, entrepreneurs and software developers gather in Austin to discuss how the NSA has helped and hurt the country. By Patrick Tucker

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Tries Again on Cyber Intelligence-Sharing Contract

Agency will recompete the $26 million job after a GAO ruling against the initial award.