Emerging Tech
How Technology Failed to Fix Kenya’s Election
While the 2013 elections were largely violence free, that was no thanks to technology.
Digital Government
Nuclear Facility Security System Implicated in Nun Break-In Now Fixed
The security system for the Tennessee complex was completed early and for $20 million less than expected.
Emerging Tech
Former NASA Web Manager Is Crowdfunding Her Discrimination Suit Against the Agency
Gov2.0 pro launches Indiegogo campaign to pay for suit alleging age bias.
Digital Government
Why Doctors Still Use Pen and Paper
Health care reformer David Blumenthal explains why the medical system can’t move into the digital age.
Digital Government
Sometimes the Best Big Data Questions Raise the Biggest Privacy Concerns
For social scientists, big data has its limits.
Modernization
NASA Wants You to Play Its Satellite Moon-Crash Guessing Game
When will a satellite go splat on the moon? Guess now and you could be a winner.
Emerging Tech
When NASA Cut Ties With Russia, Was It Really Targeting Congress?
Crimea created an opportunity to restart the space race and push for a full space budget.
Emerging Tech
Senators: Slow Hunt of Patent Trolls Isn't Gridlock. It's Genius.
Panel promises it is on the precipice of a grand compromise on how to best slay patent trolls.
Digital Government
Remember the HealthCare.gov Woes? State Exchanges Had the Same Problems
Issa argues state exchanges were redundant and unnecessary.
Digital Government
That Old Space Race Feeling: NASA Memo Suspends Contact With Russians
(Except for activities related to the International Space Station.)
Emerging Tech
The Human Genome’s Secrets: Unlocked and Online
The National Human Genome Research Institute wants a Web museum.
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.
Digital Government
Is Google's Problem 'Big Data Hubris' or Insufficient Data?
IARPA uses multiple big data streams to outperform Google Flu Trends.
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
Obamacare Sees Social Media Surge Ahead of #Deadline
HealthCare.gov struggles to meet demand Monday.
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