Digital Government

NASA Kepler repair begins

Scientists are undertaking a long-shot effort to fix a space telescope that has confirmed the existence of 134 planets outside of our solar system.

Digital Government

How the US Government Uses Information From Spying on Foreign Companies

US officials insist they don't use the information gleaned from industrial espionage to help US corporations.

Digital Government

Most CIOs Aren't Planning to Hire People Fresh Out of School

New IT grads can make themselves stand out in the competitive job market by demonstrating business and personal skills.

Digital Government

IG to audit Census' budget reductions

As the Census Bureau prepares for the next nationwide Census in 2020, its cost-cutting efforts will be under close watch.

Digital Government

How PayPal Almost Erased the National Debt and Ruined the Global Economy

World's 1st quadrillionaire wanted to pay off the national debt. But it was just a terrible mistake.

Digital Government

Navy Buries News of Second X-47B Drone Carrier Landing Flub

Two out of four landing attempts have failed.

Digital Government

Face Time or Flex Time?

Flexible work arrangements are becoming the norm.

Digital Government

What Happens When Everyone Makes Maps?

OpenStreetMap and other free, online tools have allowed anyone to become a cartographer.

Digital Government

DOE appeal: Breaking exaflop barrier will require more funding

As China takes the lead in the supercomputer race, the Energy Department asks for continued congressional support in its efforts to advance.

Digital Government

Marines Eye Exotic Condoms for Field Radio Antennas

Here’s why I suggest improving 3-foot whip antennas instead.

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FDA Wants to Track its Social Media Reach

The proposed tool would let FDA know who’s responding to its programs and what they think.

Digital Government

DOD negotiating the way forward for mobility

Pentagon plans expansion in the wake of DISA's latest mobile contract.

Digital Government

Bid Protests Stop Clock on $3.5 Billion Navy Network Contract

Computer Sciences and Harris challenge award of the Next-Generation Enterprise Network deal to HP.

Digital Government

White House Revamps Government Data Trove

The new Next.data.gov website, still in beta form, boasts better search and responsive design.

Digital Government

Feds Aren't the Only Ones Looking for Big Data Pros

Silicon Valley leads the country in percentage of jobs.

Digital Government

Tech Workers in Southern Europe Can’t Compete With Their Northern Neighbors

In northern Europe, it pays to have skills in science and technology.

Digital Government

A season of gridlock

What are Congress-watchers telling contractors about the prospects for the fiscal 2014 budget?