Digital Government
NASA Weighs Ethics of Astronaut Health Risks on Long Missions Into Deep Space
Independent report offers ethical guidelines and a decision-making framework.
Digital Government
That Old Space Race Feeling: NASA Memo Suspends Contact With Russians
(Except for activities related to the International Space Station.)
Cybersecurity
DHS Quietly Delivers Hacker Footprints to Industry
A little-known firewall-protected website exchanges sensitive cyber intel between companies and agencies.
Emerging Tech
The Human Genome’s Secrets: Unlocked and Online
The National Human Genome Research Institute wants a Web museum.
Modernization
Netflix's Net-Neutrality Plea Gets Rejected by the FCC
The government has a critical role in how networks connect to each other, it's just not a net neutrality issue, FCC chair says.
Modernization
Lawmaker: Staffing expenses threaten CBP tech acquisition
Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske assured appropriators that his agency is moving ahead with cost-efficient programs to monitor borders and ports of entry.
Digital Government
How the NSA Used a 'Loophole' to Spy on Americans
Obama's intel czar confirms targeting U.S. communications.
Digital Government
House GOP leery of bid to end domain authority
The proposed transition has wide support from industry, but some are concerned that changes could empower foreign governments to expand their control over the architecture of the Internet.
Digital Government
Most of What Your Doctor Does, a Robot Can Do Better
When it comes to certain tasks, many machines have become stand-ins for physicians.
Digital Government
Is it Finally Time to Overhaul the Federal Personnel System?
Designed more than 60 years ago for a mostly clerical workforce, it doesn't address today's specialized skills.
People
Controversial IT contractor charged with murder
Braulio Castillo gained notoriety last year when Congress questioned the validity of his firm's service-disabled veteran-owned small business status. Now he stands accused of killing his estranged wife and co-owner, Michelle.
Cybersecurity
DHS warns of fake help-desk scams
An uptick in attacks could be tied to the pending expiration of support for the Windows XP operating system.
People
Partnership for Public Service proposes sweeping changes to hiring and compensation
Among the recommendations: Benchmarking pay levels to private sector standards.
Acquisition
Masiello named to head Defense Contract Management Agency
Nomination requires Senate approval; no replacement named for general's current post as Air Force deputy assistant secretary for contracting.
Cybersecurity
Turkey manipulates Google’s Web surfing service and local news sites
Media // Web Services // Turkey
Digital Government
Is Google's Problem 'Big Data Hubris' or Insufficient Data?
IARPA uses multiple big data streams to outperform Google Flu Trends.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Spend Millions on Improving Arms Control Verification Methods
A consortium of universities will investigate geophysical models for aiding in the confirmation of underground atomic explosions.
Digital Government
Tests Show Radiation Contamination on Four More Workers at New Mexico Site
The announcement brings to 21 the total number of personnel exposed to small amounts of radiation following a February leak.
Digital Government