Emerging Tech

With This Ultra-Thin Cloth, We’re Getting Closer to a Real-Life Invisibility Cloak

While this won’t allow you to get up to the same hijinks as Harry Potter, it is a massive leap forward in the field of invisibility.

Emerging Tech

VW Has Been Ordered to Recall Almost Half-Million Cars Over Deceptive Algorithm

Volkswagen allegedly installed software designed to undermine emissions inspections in 482,000 diesel vehicles.

Emerging Tech

Video: Meet NASA Employees Who Are Prepping us for Mars

It's going to take a lot of technology and engineering to get us there.

Digital Government

What do Astronaut Photographs and Floods in Bangladesh Have in Common?

SERVIR, a joint NASA and USAID program that harnesses the power of space data for development work, has had tremendous success over the last decade.

Digital Government

Worried About the Safety of Drone Delivery? NASA Has Your Back

NASA has announced it successfully tested a prototype system that allows unpiloted drones to detect and avoid other aircraft in their midst.

Digital Government

5 Tech Projects from HHS' Accelerator Demo Day

One is a mobile app that would help FDA researchers inspect fresh meat for bacteria at local grocery stores.

Emerging Tech

An SOS for GPS: Act Now, Or the Entire System Risks Collapse

Aging satellites have begun to fail, and many still in operation are already past their estimated lifespans.

Emerging Tech

Calling All Data Enthusiasts: GSA Needs You

Participants will be expected to develop technology-driven projects that could be replicated throughout the government.

Digital Government

DARPA Robotics Challenge: What We Learned

The cutting-edge agency takes a look back on one of its biggest challenges.

Emerging Tech

'Unhinging' a Government Culture Resistant to Change

Risk taking and failure should be an option in government, top federal technologists say.

Emerging Tech

How a Dancing Baby Video Just Made It Harder To Remove YouTube Content

A panel of federal judges said copyright holders have to consider fair use before issuing takedown requests.

Emerging Tech

NASA Goes from Red Planet to Red Carpet

The space agency has embraced the science fiction film in its push for further exploration of Mars.

Digital Government

Can Social Media Tracking Make Medication Safer?

FDA is considering analyzing social media data to learn more about product safety.

Emerging Tech

NASA Getting a New Cable TV Channel

You'll soon be able to watch astronauts aboard the ISS in 4K UHD video.

Cybersecurity

The 100 Most Common Ashley Madison Passwords. Warning: Some of These Are NSFW

You might think people seeking to cheat on their spouses would use strong passwords. But no.

Cybersecurity

FBI and DHS Warn of Security Risks from the Internet of Things

Wearables, thermostats and insulin dispensers and other everyday objects are not hack proof.