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
The Windmill of the Future Could Be Floating in the Sky
What's next for energy generation? We won't keep you in suspense.
Emerging Tech
Where to Go for a Fresh Take on Kanye, Tupac and Federal Policy (Hint: Rap Genius)
GSA inks deal with the edgy annotation site and posts a document about mentors.
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
Meet the New Planet That’s Way Out Past Pluto
NASA just redefined the edge of our solar system.
Emerging Tech