Modernization

How Computer Clouds Could Help Cure Cancer

The National Cancer Institute is funding pilot computer clouds that will help researchers crack cancer’s genetic code.

Digital Government

$116,000: What You Need to Pay for the Average Cyber Pro

Federal government described as a dream employer, second only to Google, in new survey.

Digital Government

Now it's easier to get your hands on Los Alamos innovations

'Express Licensing' program designed to speed up the commercialization of new technologies.

Cybersecurity

Why Wasn't the NSA Prepared?

Contingency planning is critical to covert operations, and the NSA's failure to anticipate or effectively mitigate its recent leak is inexcusable.

Cybersecurity

Federal Agencies Want NSA Data to Help Nab Copyright Violators

Justice is seeking information on those who abet the sharing of copyrighted media.

Digital Government

Beijing Embraces Big Data to Measure Public Opinion

The Chinese government is taking a cue from western countries in measuring the populace.

Digital Government

How Much Is a Life Worth?

Ken Feinberg, the man tasked with compensating victims after a devastating tragedy, knows the answer—and it’s rarely the same.

Modernization

The President Blocks an Apple Sales Ban at the Last Minute

Move is a huge win for Apple in their ongoing sparring session with Samsung over patents.

Cybersecurity

Long-planned visa exit system inches forward

A decade on, 9/11 Commission recommendation remains unfulfilled.

Cybersecurity

NASCAR, NASA and the secret to cybersecurity

Stock-car racing and space exploration may seem to have little in common, but they hold a common key to cybersecurity success.

Cybersecurity

Alleged Chinese military hackers exploit trap U.S. water plant

Other Critical Infrastructure // United States

Cybersecurity

This Week in ThreatWatch

A compilation of noteworthy headlines from the weird and wily world of cyber assaults.

Modernization

How Google’s New Moto X Will Transform the Smartphone Landscape—and Threaten Google’s Partners

The new phone will appeal to the masses.

Emerging Tech

One Kickstarter Could Revolutionize 3D Printing

The difficulty of designing objects to print may soon be over.

Digital Government

Congress posts U.S. Code in XML

XML release and related legal schema could 'revolutionize' the way lawmakers and citizens interact with the law.

Cybersecurity

China is Starting a Government-Run Website Clone to Stamp Out Rumors on the Internet

Beijing Internet Association looks to debunk what it calls 'misinformation.'

Digital Government

Watch the Intricate Patterns of Global Infrastructure Emerge From Geocoded Tweets

Computer scientist Alan Mislove has created a global, navigable map using much of the same data.

Digital Government

GSA moves to make eBuy mobile-friendly

Revamped site brings a range of tools and services to agencies and to small businesses on the go.

Digital Government

Study Shows Widening Gap in Supply, Demand of IT Grads

IT degrees are falling as job vacancies are rising.