Digital Government

A Newly Developed Wireless Implant Gives Paralyzed Monkeys the Ability to Walk Again

One monkey was walking within a week.

Emerging Tech

Video: How Astronauts Might One Day Vote From Mars

At least they won't have to stand in line at the polls.

Digital Government

Can Somebody Please Tell Facebook's Algorithm Hillary Lost?

Hopeful pre-election selfies are still high up in news feeds, even after Clinton’s defeat.

Emerging Tech

Watchdog: IRS Needs To Pay More Attention to Bitcoin

Citizens could be using virtual currencies to avoid paying taxes.

Digital Government

The Most Militarily Decisive Use of Autonomy You Won’t See

Drones and robots get the headlines, but autonomous cyber weapons will be key to future warfare.

Modernization

A Cheap Internet of Things Threatens the Internet

The pirates have taken over the ship.

Cybersecurity

You Can Now Buy 'USB Condoms' to Prevent Devices from Catching Nasty Viruses

These prophylactics are plugged to the end of a USB cable and allow electricity to flow through while preventing data from being transferred or accessed.

Cybersecurity

Best Practices Out Soon to Connect Companies, Ethical Hackers

Companies should state clearly when they won’t sue ethical hackers for sharing vulnerabilities, draft guidance states.

Digital Government

Air Force Wants Help Finding 'Golden Nuggets' in Data

A new BAA seeks technology that helps with decision-making.

Emerging Tech

Video: Sequencing DNA in Space

Science: No gravity required.

Cybersecurity

China’s Bewildering New Cybersecurity Law Keeps Foreign Tech Firms Out of the Country

The law generally re-affirms the state’s commitment to controlling what technology is used within China’s borders and how it can collect information.

Cybersecurity

The Long and Winding Road Ahead for IoT Security

In one sense, the Mirai bots did the world a favor by attacking now.

Emerging Tech

Video: What's Next for the James Webb Space Telescope

The world's largest space telescope has hit a new milestone.

Emerging Tech

Federal Government Revises Its Big Plans for Little Tech

National Science and Technology Council updated its nanotechnology strategic plan this week.

Emerging Tech

Meet Piccolissimo, World’s Smallest Self-Powered Flying Robot

The device flies using directions from a handheld infrared device, similar to a TV remote control.

Digital Government

How Agency Data Turned into 3-D Maps of the Oceans

Anyone with a web browser can click on sections of the ocean to discover key variables like salinity, temperature and oxygen levels.

Emerging Tech

Education Dept. Seeks Virtual Reality, Video Game Devs for Next-Gen Tech

The department is hosting a $680,000 challenge for virtual and augmented reality ideas.

Modernization

Video: How to Start Chatting with Google Assistant

A robotic assistant learns to interact in a more human way.

Emerging Tech

73 Civil Rights Groups Urge Facebook to Side With Citizens Over the Government

Facebook Live has been providing the public with a window into gruesome realities.

Digital Government

Video: Testing the Materials That Will Take Us to Mars

Putting polymers to the test.