Digital Government
Microsoft Is Using Drones to Predict Disease Outbreaks
By catching mosquitoes, these drones could help scientists learn about—and react to—the way diseases become epidemics.
Emerging Tech
The Internet in Space? Slow as Dial-Up
Astronauts gripe that connectivity is “very slow,” but that could change with laser-based data transmission NASA has already tested.
Emerging Tech
Video: These High-Tech Kiosks Can Speed You Through Customs in Minutes
Good news for frequent travelers.
Emerging Tech
Tattoo Algorithms Could Soon Help Identify Criminals
A newer system might use image recognition, instead of verbal descriptions of tattoo designs, to identify individuals or find patterns.
Emerging Tech
The Promise of Wearables in Law Enforcement
A wrist-worn device could tip off a dispatcher if a law enforcement official appears to be in danger.
Ideas
Here's What You Can Do to Secure Your Network as the Internet of Everything Nears
A “network as a sensor” approach can help IT security teams leverage mobile, cloud and IoE endpoints to increase transparency.
Digital Government
A Cheap New Test Can Reveal Every Virus that Invaded You—and Help Stop Infections
Scientists have now developed a new test that could be crucial in improving our immunity against viruses.
Emerging Tech
Driverless Cars Are Coming. Is Congress Ready?
When it comes to transportation, the Hill is starting to think like Tomorrowland.
Emerging Tech
One of the World's Biggest Innovators Says He’s 'Not Really a Fan' of Disruption
The founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX says he's “just a fan of making things better.”
Emerging Tech
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Predicting Solar Storms
The refrigerator-sized Deep Space Climate Observatory is a joint partnership between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Air Force.
Emerging Tech
When Google Self-Driving Cars Are in Accidents, Humans Are to Blame
The autonomous vehicles have been in a dozen crashes since 2009, but haven’t caused any of them, the company says in a new report.
Digital Government
World’s First Biolimb: Scientists Are Growing Rat Arms in Petri Dishes
Harald Ott at Massachusetts General Hospital and his colleagues have now taken a step toward the dream of building a biolimb.
Digital Government
The Best Soundtrack for Productivity
Researchers find “nature”-type sounds help people in open-plan offices regain focus faster.
Cybersecurity
OPM Hackers Skirted Cutting-Edge Intrusion Detection System, Official Says
The technology, EINSTEIN 3, is not designed to catch malware never been seen before, experts say.
Emerging Tech
White House Wants Ideas for Open Government Plan
If you want a more open government, now is the time to put your ideas where your mouth is.
Digital Government
The Data That’s Collected From You When You’re Routed to a Call Center
“This call may be recorded for quality and training purposes.”
Emerging Tech
FDIC CIO Barry West on Leave
An FDIC spokeswoman said West is still an FDIC employee and cited “personal reasons” for his leave.
Emerging Tech
Video: Bioenergy and America’s Energy Future
Taking a look at innovators in biofuel around the country.
Digital Government