Digital Government
The People Who Built the Atomic Bomb
A new website assembles thousands of biographies and oral histories from the Manhattan Project.
Cybersecurity
What Happens When You Click on That Fox News ‘Trump Quits’ Video?
Clicking on the video may not corrupt your computer, but the sender does want your money.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Manipulate Water Treatment Operations, Invade Adele’s Privacy, and Plunder Diamonds on the High Seas
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
How Many Elephants of Fuel did a Saturn V Burn Per Second?
How much fuel did the rocket use per second, as measured in giant land animals?
Modernization
Netflix Has Been Secretly Slowing Down Videos on Mobile
This may come as a shock, but your beloved Netflix is responsible for your slow streams on mobile, not your loathsome wireless carrier.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists Mess with Chemicals in Water Treatment Plant
Other Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Hackers Tipoff Pirates to Ship’s Precious Cargo and Coordinates
Transportation // Middle East
Cybersecurity
Miscreant Publishes Hacked Photos of Adele's Son, Including a Baby Scan
Entertainment // Social Media // UK
Modernization
Video: How the iPhone Serves as Copilot for the Blind
Exploring the ways in which universal accessibility is integrated into smartphones.
Modernization
GSA ‘Improperly’ Offered Email Services to Peace Corps for Free
A new audit found that GSA did not obtain the necessary approval to do so.
Digital Government
Why the Military Can’t Go After Iran for Hacking Your Dam
Seven Iranians have been charged with cyber crimes in a case that reveals the limits of U.S. power.
Emerging Tech
This City Is Ready To Tackle Silicon Valley's Diversity Problem
Inside Durham's efforts to build a successful start-up sector.
Digital Government