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3 Ways to Get Your Point Across While Wearing a Mask – Tips from an Award-Winning Speech Coach

Without question, masks have disrupted social interactions.

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Teachers Play a Critical Role in Shaping Girls' Future as Coders

Educators need to be aware of their own implicit biases that can lead to differences in how they recognize what girls can do in coding.

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The Chinese MSS Is Attacking Us with Our Own Tools

Here’s how to get ahead of the adversary with integrated cyber defenses.

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In a Battle of AI Versus AI, Researchers Are Preparing for the Coming Wave of Deepfake Propaganda

Deepfake detection as a field of research was begun a little over three years ago.

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Phones in Class Don't Actually Hamper Learning

A two-year study among a large group of students shows that learning and grades are not negatively affected when the students use their mobile device in class.

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Being Outdoors Doesn’t Mean You're Safe from COVID-19 – a White House Event Showed What Not to Do

You’re not in a protective bubble when outdoors.

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Why the Government Should Get Comfortable with Technology Escrow for Classified IP

An escrow can reduce the risks if there are unexpected issues with your technology vendor.

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How a Government-Linked Foundation Could Speed the Spread of New Clean-Energy Technologies

A clean energy foundation could help innovations cross the valley of death.

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Government Helps Design Tech to Improve Children’s Focus Amid Pandemic

Remote learning is more than just forcing your child to sit up and stare at the screen during online classes.

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3 Research-Based Ways to Cope with the Uncertainties of Pandemic Life

Many people feel they’re drowning in unanswered questions and the anxiety they provoke.

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When COVID-19 Superspreaders Are Talking, Where You Sit in the Room Matters

Proper ventilation is crucial.

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7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety

Sustained high anxiety can undermine constructive responses to the crisis.

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Setting Data-Driven Goals to Improve Citizens' Digital Experiences

Agencies need to find the best way to measure progress.

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Older People like President Trump Are at More Risk from COVID-19 because of How the Immune System Ages

The severity of the illness tends to worsen the older the patient is.

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It’s Time for Government Agencies to Secure Their Multicloud Environments

Multicloud environments can be extremely challenging to organize, manage and secure.

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What is the 'New Normal' for IT Modernization?

Given that protocols requiring social distancing are likely to remain in effect for some time, the likelihood of workers returning to offices at pre-pandemic levels seems slim.

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A Language Generation Program's Ability to Write Articles, Produce Code and Compose Poetry Has Wowed Scientists

GPT-3 confirms what computer scientists have known for decades: Size matters.

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Women Equal Men in Computing Skill, but Are Less Confident

Women in STEM careers remains around 24% even though women make up almost 50% of the overall workforce.

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How Nontraditional Hires Can Fill the Tech Talent Gap

Individuals with a high emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving skills can be well-suited to IT roles.

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Addressing Insider Threats with Event Triggers 

An insider threat program that incorporates financial triggers can help identify at-risk individuals.