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The many mothers of invention
Innovation can be sparked by all sorts of situations, panelists say.
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Twitter users have mixed view of GSA scandal, study shows
An analysis of thousands of tweets about the recent lavish spending at a GSA conference shows a surprising mix of views about the scandal, according to a new study.
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Pentagon seeks biotechnology to prevent burn scars
Treatment could reduce severity of injuries that limit mobility and damage nerves.
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Majority of US embassies tweeting for diplomacy, report says
U.S. embassy tweeting is off to a good start with 69 percent of embassies engaging in Twitter communications, according to a new study.
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DOD components could lose funding over service contract inventories
The Armed Services Committee is ready to put some teeth into its longstanding efforts to speed DOD service contract inventory efforts along.
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Wanted: Stress sensors that harness the energy of soldiers who wear them
Collected data could help assess troop performance and health.
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Lawmaker wants to clarify Pentagon’s authority for cyber operations
Clearer guidelines could help technology contractors.
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Gathering data is just the first step
New information flowing into government will need careful and critical analysis, experts say.
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Federal Facebook could outdo conferences, former CIO says
Vivek Kundra says social networks in government offices could connect foreign-based colleagues and customers.
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Insect-spying technology tops military entomology wish list
Tool will assess threat of vector-borne disease outbreak among ground troops.
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FTC wants in on Google antitrust action
An antimonopoly case against the search giant would face hurdles.
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GSA hearings prompt more media outrage
Further revelations and a key official's refusal to talk generate strong reactions.
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Facebook 'Likes' not protected as free speech, judge rules
A district court judge has ruled that employees who are fired for liking something on Facebook have no legal remedy under the First Amendment.
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DISA plans a single global network contract
Agency envisions seamless wired and wireless network by 2020 to integrate all types of communication.
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GAO finds gaps in federal land management data
A recent study by a congressional watchdog agency found gaps in data collection regarding federal management of 650 million acres.
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Democrats defend IT field hearing that Republicans plan to boycott
Dispute centers around election rule governing such events.
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Federal CIO living in style with new designer home
Former Microsoft exec makes big house purchase.
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GSA questioned for dubious kickback offer to contractors
Agency offered tax breaks in exchange for payments, according to reports.
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Navy to talk with defense contractors about building solid-state laser weapons
Science-fiction fantasy may become a battlefield reality.
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