Digital Government

Scientists Identify Drugs' Side Effects by Analyzing Data from Millions of Users

A team of researchers has for the first time found a side effect of a common drug combination by looking at search queries.

Cybersecurity

DHS Worries More About a ‘Fundamental Attack’ in Cyberspace than Theft, Napolitano says

Executive order is tilted toward protecting critical infrastructure from a network strike that could kill.

Digital Government

Facebook's Growing Hunger for Your Data, as Told by Its Proliferating Profile Fields

The study includes a list of 39 data fields that could be associated with a Facebook profile in 2005 against the 126 fields in 2012.

Digital Government

Senate Bill Targets Drone and Cyber Medal

The new medal should rank lower than the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, they said.

Digital Government

It's Not Enough to Close a Few Data Centers; Those Left Must Become More Efficient

White House plans to roll data center optimization in with a larger review of agencies’ IT portfolios.

People

Congress, GAO take aim at DOD-VA health records program

The decision to change course on joint medical records after spending $1 billion raises concerns on Capitol Hill.

Digital Government

Bill would open congressional research to public

A bill that's been around in various forms for 10 years is back, seeking to open public access to government research.

People

'Baddest' innovation fellow goes to GitHub

Ben Balter has taken a position at the open software collaboration platform, maintaining a focus on government.

Digital Government

North Korea Is Now Threatening a Preemptive Nuclear Attack

The threats come as the U.N. condemns North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Digital Government

The Wonderful World of Drones

Fighting fires, reducing crime, counting sea lions - the case for domestic UAVs.

Acquisition

Push to reduce contractor compensation continues

Three senators are trying to get a reduction to the compensation cap added to the continuing resolution.

Modernization

Cheap Android smartphones could overwhelm China’s censors

Android accounts for 90% of new smartphone purchases in China, a trend that is alarming the government.

Emerging Tech

Japan Is the Most Cloud-Friendly Nation

United States ranks third, a software industry group says.

Emerging Tech

Why John Kerry Must Listen to China's Social Web

The Chinese web provides a candid window into what the country's citizens want from their government -- and from the United States.

Digital Government

Feds seek user input on mobile experience

GSA has launched a crowdsourcing tool intended to refine the government's efforts to create 'citizen-centric mobile.'

Digital Government

Democrats' Dilemma on High-Skilled Immigration Reform

Business leaders are worried about a deficit of high-skilled workers.

Cybersecurity

DARPA to Turn off Funding for Hackers Pursuing Cybersecurity Research

Cyber Fast Track program underwrites proposals from academics and pranksters alike.

People

Encryption failures at VA put vets' data at risk

An IG review sparked by a whistleblower report finds officials approved the insecure transmissions.