Emerging Tech
Gender Gap Affects IT Shops, Where Women Remain Scarce
Men and women divide most starkly on leadership issues, including fairness and empowerment.
Digital Government
Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Emerging Tech
Look Who’s Gif-ing Now
A Connecticut senator is using animated gifs to urge action on student loans.
Emerging Tech
How to Wash Your Hair in Space
All you need is special shampoo, a wide-tooth comb, some warm water ... and microgravity.
Emerging Tech
Ground-Attack Aircraft Radar to Outmaneuver Overcast Skies
L-3 Communications secures a $2.6 million Pentagon deal to build sensors that use extremely high frequency radio technology to see through clouds.
Digital Government
How a Deadly Explosive, When 3D Printed, Could Be Life-Saving
People who are digging up unexploded ordinances sometimes don't know how to handle them. Could these replicas change that?
Digital Government
Despite Test Failure, Pentagon Remains Confident About Missile Defense
Defense spokesman says the U.S. could respond to any threat from North Korea.
Digital Government
Finalists Exhibit Tech for $465 Million Virtual Border Fence
The installation of more surveillance towers has drawn rare bipartisan support in the immigration reform debate.
Emerging Tech
Social Engagement Shouldn't Wait Until After a Crisis Hits
Emergency managers are struggling to communicate better on social media.
Emerging Tech
Storify: Government Goes Instagram
Officials announced an agreement with the photo sharing site on Monday.
Modernization
Why Your Next <span>i</span>Phone Should Probably Be the Budget One
According to rumors the new smartphone will be half the price of the iPhone 5.
Digital Government
Analysis: The State Department Isn't Great at the Internet
The department's Bureau of International Information Programs' focuses too much on getting Facebook likes, according to the Inspector General.
Digital Government
Obama’s Case for the Benefits of Big Brother Government
The President touts the government's use of big data.
Digital Government
How to Perform a Head Transplant
Just because you shouldn't do something doesn't mean you can't.
Emerging Tech
The Next Big Thing for Exploring the Distant Universe: Balloons
A way to get 99 percent of the way into space, at 1 percent of the cost of a satellite
Emerging Tech
Are Civic Hackathons Stupid?
Some officials think the activities are counterproductive.
Emerging Tech
Border Protection Agency Considers E-Commerce
Agency is in the market for an electronic storefront for IT purchases.
Emerging Tech
Commentary: Can Driverless Cars Save the Postal Service?
Autonomous vehicles are coming to streets near you sooner than you think.
Cybersecurity
Commentary: If PRISM Is Good Policy, Why Stop With Terrorism?
Defenders of the program say its effectiveness excuses it -- but they ignore the Fourth Amendment.
Emerging Tech