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VA to Kick Off Hunt For New Patient Scheduling System Next Month
By the end of September, VA plans to issue a solicitation for a new system to manage the scheduling of veterans’ medical appointments.
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Millions of Weather Records Pose Big Data Challenge for Scientists
Scientists are embarking on data rescue missions all over the world to find and digitize old climate information.
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Not All Teleworkers Created Equal
For women, there are major drawbacks to requesting to work remotely, according to a new study.
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After Heartbleed, Is Open Source More Trouble Than It’s Worth?
Technology leaders should take another look at the critical but oft-forgotten infrastructure their agencies are riding on.
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House Staffers Banned From Wikipedia Over Anti-Transgender Edits
Human Rights Campaign calls on Boehner to investigate "troubling" edit to "Orange Is the New Black" actress's page.
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GSA seeks ideas for shipping SaaS
Emphasis is on making the most of commercial off-the-shelf components.
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Report: Todd Park to Step Down as Federal CTO
Park plans to move to Silicon Valley, where he will help recruit tech talent for government jobs.
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Scientists Figure Out Why Grunts Groan
It’s the ever-increasing load, researchers at the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance conclude.
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New Navy Shipboard Net Key to Information Dominance
Upgraded network aims to automate cyber defense.
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These Cute, Tiny Sensors Will Soon Be Watching You Everywhere
These beacons send unique Bluetooth radio pulses, which a mobile device can recognize.
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Entire Manhattan Project History Declassified and Now Online
The final two volumes of A-bomb history became available in the past month.
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Top Secret White House Crisis Communication Network Gets Upgrade
The Crisis Management System supports voice and video calls.
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Rep. Eshoo Calls for ‘Re-brand’ of Net Neutrality
Americans “can’t tell which jargon box to check,” says the California Democrat.
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White House to Agencies: Embrace Offbeat Methods for Buying Tech
Innovative procurement methods can provide agencies with more bang for their buck, White House officials say.
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For Coders, Tests Will Replace Resumes and Interviews
This company has built a platform where computer scientists attempt coding challenges and contests that measure them—in real time—for speed, accuracy, completeness and elegance of their work.
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Infographic: Adorable Animals and Their Deadly Diseases
You may change your mind about that trip to the petting zoo.
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The Battle Over Government-Run Internet Heats Up at FCC
A Republican aide claims the federal agency can't overturn state restrictions.
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Navy Drops $2.5 Billion in Contracts to Update Shipboard Networks
Standardized networks will upgrade security and intelligence systems, the Navy said.
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Is There Ebola on That Smartphone?
Swabbing an iPad with alcohol could erase data as well as germs.
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