Emerging Tech
Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong
The first man to set foot on the moon passed away Friday at the age of 82.
Digital Government
Ten Republicans to follow on Twitter
With the GOP convention upcoming, some Republicans are using social media better than others.
Modernization
Cloud computing software provider inks deal with In-Q-Tel
Adaptive Computing to develop cloud operating system for intel community.
Emerging Tech
Video: The Mars rover landing in high definition
NASA has released a three-minute clip with sound.
Digital Government
Three contractors tapped to develop smart Humvee replacements
Next-generation tactical vehicle will require a high-speed local area network to run multiple systems.
Emerging Tech
Pakistan summons U.S. diplomat to protest drone strikes
Complaint follows string of three attacks this week.
Emerging Tech
Curiosity takes its first drive, leaving Morse code on Mars
Humans, via their robotic rover, are now leaving their mark on the Red Planet.
Emerging Tech
Nine concrete, specific things we actually know about how social media shape elections
What studies sanely say about democracy in the age of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
Digital Government
Airships could transform Alaska’s transportation system
The vehicles, which carry massive loads, could cheaply supply remote villages.
Emerging Tech
Curiosity, the sequel: What's in store for NASA's next Mars lander
Planned for 2016, NASA's next mission to Mars will examine the planet's geophysics.
Emerging Tech
University of Florida tests tech for spotting pythons in the Everglades
Thermal imaging software for eco-drones has research uses.
Emerging Tech
NASA renews Caltech contract to oversee jet propulsion lab
The $8.5 billion award runs through Sept 2017.
Emerging Tech
Watch this anthropomorphic robot strut to 'Stayin' Alive'
DARPA originally provided the funding to develop this dancing robot
Digital Government
Pentagon to bolster networks and cyberattack capabilities with ‘Plan X’
DARPA will fund tools to streamline and coordinate cyber espionage and other offensive operations.
Emerging Tech
Curiosity scientists select random rock on Mars to shoot with laser
N165 is the (un)luckiest bit of basalt on Mars. Which is saying something because there is a lot of basalt on Mars.
Digital Government
Apple is now the most valuable company of all time
The company beats a record formerly held by Microsoft.
Emerging Tech
MIT scientists create penny-sized rocket thruster
Technology could propel mini-satellites, reduce space clutter.
Emerging Tech
DARPA taps Northrop Grumman for advanced transceiver
Device will work across at least five radio frequencies.
Emerging Tech
Harvard researchers build squishy robots with camouflage abilities
Robots imitate soft-bodied creatures such as starfish.
Modernization