Emerging Tech
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab Tap into Supercomputing to Help Combat Coronavirus
The efforts may eventually support scientists on their quest for the cure.
Digital Government
Agencies Post Opportunities for Reskilling Academy Grads to Use Their New Cyber Skills
Three agencies posted nine openings on the Open Opportunities site, offering temporary details to feds looking to sharpen newly acquired cybersecurity skills.
Emerging Tech
Military Scientists Hope To Have Coronavirus Therapeutic By Summer
A new approach would use RNA or DNA to help the body develop antibodies to the rapidly spreading illness.
Digital Government
NIH Uses Urgent Award Vehicle for the First Time to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
The agency is tapping a never-before-used emergency award vehicle to acquire predictive models for how the COVID-19 will spread.
Emerging Tech
Prosthetic Offers Real-Time Mind Control of Robotic Hand
One of the biggest hurdles in mind-controlled prosthetics is tapping into a strong and stable nerve signal to feed the bionic limb.
Emerging Tech
DHS Launches Third Biometric Rally to Assess How the Tech Works on Crowds
The agency is accepting applications through April 30.
Digital Government
Russian and Chinese Satellites Are Helping U.S. Pilots Spy on Russia and China
U-2 pilots are wearing watches that connect to foreign satellites, giving them backup navigation when GPS is jammed.
Cybersecurity
How Veterans Affairs CISO Approaches Risk, Recruiting Talent and Proving Cyber's Business Value
Paul Cunningham must ensure the security of the largest medical network in the country while making sure veterans can access services as seamlessly as possible.
Cybersecurity
Social Security Turns to Social Media to Help Combat Phone Scammers
Because government-related scam calls and texts are only getting worse.
Emerging Tech
TSA Confiscated 3D-Printed Guns at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
It’s not the first time.
Cybersecurity
Nokia and Ericsson Defend Collaboration with Chinese Entities During Senator’s Inquiry
Senators want to help the companies compete against Huawei, but China touches everyone’s supply chain.
Emerging Tech
Pilot IRS to Return with New Focus Areas and Significantly More Funding
In the next three to six months, the IRS plans to issue new solicitations through its experimental contracting vehicle.
Emerging Tech
Energy’s Forthcoming Nuclear Security-Focused Supercomputer Could Be Faster Than Originally Expected
The system, set to be equipped with performance capabilities that could exceed 2 exaflops, is expected to break supercomputing speed barriers.
Emerging Tech
A Military-Funded Biosensor Could Be the Future of Pandemic Detection
If it wins FDA approval next year, the two-part sensor could help spot new infections weeks before symptoms begin to show.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Wants to Produce Invisible Headlights
The agency is exploring how thermal energy might one day enable 3D vision.
Modernization
OMB to Agencies: Time to Finish IPv6 Transition
Before the end of fiscal 2021, agencies will need to have a plan in place to hit 80% IPv6-only systems by 2025.
Modernization
First Instance of VA’s New Electronic Health Record System Now Scheduled For July
VA officials said the initial deployment was delayed after clinicians asked to be trained on a full system instead of a minimum viable product.
Ideas
A Checklist for Congress and the President in a Divided America
There are technologies waiting to be tapped as forces for good.
Emerging Tech
Federal Regulators: Should Energy Companies Be Allowed to Use Cloud for Power Delivery?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission needs to understand the risks involved before enabling power companies to adopt cloud technologies.
Digital Government