Emerging Tech
Tool makes it easier to tap into the conversation on federal regulations
Docket Wrench allows users to search comments by topic, agency or proposed rule.
Digital Government
Iran and North Korea are upping their nuclear games
One is prepping for a nuclear test; the other is bragging about putting its program into overdrive.
Digital Government
Can computers predict medical problems? VA thinks maybe.
An advanced ‘clinical reasoning’ system will tap the Veterans Health Administration’s vast digital archive.
Emerging Tech
Just putting bills online doesn't tell you what they mean
To aid transparency, the House should update the U.S. Code.
Modernization
Everything you need to know about BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry has a new OS and gadgets to help bring the brand back to the forefront.
Emerging Tech
Here is the robot that will extract water from the moon
NASA's latest prototype has found a way to, quite literally, get water out of rocks. No word on if it can get blood from stone yet.
Digital Government
Sandy bill includes $476 million for NOAA
Funds will help improve weather forecasts and repair or replace damaged systems.
Digital Government
The government is still trying to spy on a lot of your Twitter and Google data
80 percent of the U.S. government's asks on user data came without a warrant.
Emerging Tech
Iran sent a monkey into space
Iran considers the launch a prelude to sending humans into space.
Emerging Tech
NTSB’s cursory exam of the Boeing 787’s main battery shows no problems
The safety agency’s Dreamliner investigation is continuing.
Emerging Tech
NASA's beloved Curiosity Rover hasn't even driven a whole mile yet
See how it stacks up with other extra-planetary exploration in one chart.
Emerging Tech
White House drops first names from We the People petitions
The move to initials follows a surge in signatures on the site.
Ideas
Is Government Now the Caboose of Technology?
Federal agencies used to drive technology innovation. Now, not so much.
Emerging Tech
Beam me up to 100,000 signatures
Trekkies seek Kennedy Center Honors for Kirk, Spock and co.
Emerging Tech
Joe Biden's Google hangout takes on assault weapons and the NRA
'I don't view it as gun control, I view it as gun safety," says Biden.
Digital Government
FBI and DHS team up to nab border intruders with iris recognition
Feds to build upon controversial immigrant fingerprinting program with eye pattern matching.
Emerging Tech
Lithium ion battery short circuited in first 787 Dreamliner fire
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating problems with the grounded Boeing fleet.
Emerging Tech
These government apps are on the drawing board
New mobile tools are under consideration at the National Archives and elsewhere.
Emerging Tech