Digital Government

Most of What Your Doctor Does, a Robot Can Do Better

When it comes to certain tasks, many machines have become stand-ins for physicians.

Emerging Tech

Energy to Spend Millions on Improving Arms Control Verification Methods

A consortium of universities will investigate geophysical models for aiding in the confirmation of underground atomic explosions.

Emerging Tech

China Pursues the Holy Grail of Ocean Energy, in a Massive Way

Beijing has invested an estimated $160 million in tidal and wave energy projects since 2010.

Digital Government

Don't Tase Me CBP

The agency is shopping for stun guns, after guidelines stress limiting deadly force on trespassers.

Modernization

State Taps Atlantic Media CTO to Manage Digital Diplomacy Program

The Obama team's former technology architect led the group that created the We the People petition site.

Emerging Tech

Why Virtual Reality Might Be Sexist

Some women feel sick when they use devices like the Oculus Rift. It might be biological.

Emerging Tech

The Windmill of the Future Could Be Floating in the Sky

What's next for energy generation? We won't keep you in suspense.

Digital Government

In Defense of Google Flu Trends

If the system failed, it did so only in the outsize dreams of Big Data acolytes.

Digital Government

Why We Can't Name a Planet After Joe Biden—Yet

Astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet. For now, they're calling it 'Biden.'

Emerging Tech

Here’s What a Cyclone Looks Like From Space—in 3D

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement mission returns its first images.

Emerging Tech

NASA Is Paying Russia $71 Million for a Ride to Space

NASA agreed last April to pay Russia a total of $424 million for six space tickets through 2017.

Emerging Tech

U.S., Japan to Cooperate on Nuclear-Material Removal, Energy Research

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz called the bilateral agreement with Tokyo a "very significant nuclear-security pledge and activity."