Ideas
NASA Identifies Star With Two Potentially-habitable Planets Orbiting it
TOI-700 has not one, but two planets located in what scientists term the "habitable zone."
Cybersecurity
USCYBERCOM’s Operations Have Strengthened Allies, Agency Lead Says
Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the agency’s cyber partnerships have helped to build “tremendous confidence between nations.”
Digital Government
Remote Work is 'Good For The Workplace and The Hunt For Talent'
ResumeBuilder.com's Stacie Haller joins the podcast to discuss a new survey about return-to-office policies.
Digital Government
GSA officials misled agencies about Login-dot-gov
The agency’s inspector general blasted GSA officials for claiming that its identity proofing website met NIST guidelines for biometric comparison, charging millions for it, when it did not.
Digital Government
NASA, Energy Collaborate on Lunar Experiment Exploring Dark Ages of the Universe
The agencies are working together to develop a tool to survive the harsh conditions of night on the moon to measure radio frequencies and learn about the Dark Ages of the Universe.
Acquisition
NIH automated biomedical office teases small biz cybersecurity contract
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is on the hunt for a small business contractor to provide cybersecurity services.
Cybersecurity
NIST Renews Cyber Center Partnership, Launches Small Business Focus
The agency renewed its partnerships that support the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and launched the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest.
People
Acting national cyber director offers new details on upcoming cyber workforce strategy
The forthcoming plan is meant to accompany an overarching cyber strategy released last week that industry groups and cybersecurity experts said would be challenging to implement given the nation’s cyber workforce woes.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition
The bill was previously introduced in 2021.
Digital Government
Creating responsible AI presents 'major technical challenges,' NIST official says
Experts discussed the regulations needed for fast-developing AI software, with NIST’s Elham Tabassi emphasizing the need for proper data and measurement strategies for different systems.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker: Schools Need Federal Advocate to Negotiate Cyber Contracts
Sen. Ron Wyden penned a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking the agency to assist U.S. schools in drafting cybersecurity and data protection contracts with technology firms.
Artificial Intelligence
The Reaper UAV Is Getting Its Own Drone Swarm
Air Force special operators are rigging the venerable uncrewed aircraft with an ISR swarm that may take just one person to control.
Artificial Intelligence
Creating Responsible AI Presents 'Major Technical Challenges,' NIST Official Says
Experts discussed the regulations needed for fast-developing AI software, with NIST’s Elham Tabassi emphasizing the need for proper data and measurement strategies for different systems.
Acquisition
NSF watchdog warns of 'other transaction' pitfalls as funding decisions loom
The National Science Foundation is poised to distribute billions in research and development funding via legislation designed to boost domestic production of computer chips.
Cybersecurity
State Should Evaluate Global Anti-Cybercrime Efforts, GAO Says
A watchdog report said the State Department should take the lead in determining the effectiveness of federal agencies’ partnerships with international allies to combat digital crimes.
Policy
Bipartisan Space and Satellite Bills Reintroduced to Secure America’s Interests
The bills aim to promote competition, innovation, security and leadership in the commercial satellite industry by modifying FCC licensing rules and authority.
Emerging Tech
NASA Quantum Detector Could Help Expand Transmission Distance
Current quantum data deteriorates after a few dozen miles, but the new technology could send more data further.
Defense
Sketching out the rules for offensive cyber operations
The White House released the first-ever National Cybersecurity Strategy this week. It leaves the door open for more defined use cases for cyber operations.
Ideas
Three ways federal agencies can align with the equity executive order
Knowing who to reach, customizing communications and leveraging data are key to making the Biden administration's executive order on delivering benefits and services to underserved communities work in practice.
Ideas