Emerging Tech
Drone Testing Could Soon Come to an Airfield Near You
The FAA has tapped six operators to examine the widespread use of remotely-piloted aircraft in domestic airspace.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting
The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.
Cybersecurity
The Ten Worst Hacks of 2013
From Beijing-sponsored espionage to Snowden’s NSA leaks, it was the year of political cyberspying.
Emerging Tech
LG Thinks It’s Time You Started Chatting With Your Appliances—via Line
The brand's new washing machines, robotic vacuums and ovens will be able to accept remote instructions.
Digital Government
The Next Frontier for 3-D Printing: Human Organs
The technology also is being used to test drug responses in mini-systems.
Emerging Tech
Methane Hydrate Could Be the Energy Source of the Future
Shale has the spotlight for now, but another, lesser-known substance has the potential to yield even greater quantities of natural gas.
Emerging Tech
2013 Was a Lost Year for Tech Innovation
Not a single breakthrough product was unveiled -- and for reasons outlined here, Google Glass doesn’t count.
Digital Government
Emergency Alert System May Go Commercial
The current system is dogged by inefficiencies that could cost lives, FEMA says.
Emerging Tech
How Astronauts Nearly Missed Taking the Iconic Earthrise Photo on Christmas Eve, 1968
New NASA video weaves together the audio recordings from inside the orbiter with illustrations and imagery.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Contest Lets Robots Compete to Save Humanity From Itself
Competition incentivizes technology that could save lives in disaster scenarios.
Emerging Tech
Behold: The World's First Digitally Signed International Agreement
Diplomacy, by ID card.
Emerging Tech
Video: Mistletoe Drone Floats Above San Francisco's Union Square
Can Christmas-themed drones turn around the technology's reputation as killing machines?
Emerging Tech
NASA's 'Asteroid Hunter' Is Back in Action
It's looking for a rock where we can land humans next decade.
Emerging Tech
Futures Market Shows Hillary, Christie Leading for 2016
The market uses play money but the best portfolios win real cash payouts.
Cybersecurity
Agencies to Focus on Illegal Cyberweapons Trade in 2014
Defense bill calls for agencies to work together on guidelines.
Emerging Tech
The U.S. and China May Work Together in Space Now That This Guy Is Retiring
Outgoing Rep. Frank Wolf objected to Chinese political repression -- and he had a powerful voice in NASA funding.
Emerging Tech
Battery Maker's Fall Fuels Criticism of Federal Energy Investments
The mysterious story of the battery startup that promised GM a 200-mile electric car.
Emerging Tech
What to Believe About Security Risks in Subpoenaed HealthCare.gov Docs
Lawmakers disagree on the documents' release; the rest of us don't have enough info to decide.
Emerging Tech
Americans Continue to Drop Their Landline Phones
More than 36 percent of U.S. adults live in wireless-only households.
Digital Government