People
Chatting with the astronauts
The crew of the International Space Station spent an hour interacting with space enthusiasts via Google+ and YouTube.
Digital Government
Big Data Is Leading Scientists to Ask Bigger Questions
Scientists often need to interpret much larger data sets to drive discoveries.
Modernization
Commentary: Mobile Tech Could Sharply Boost Feds’ Productivity
Industry has become 50 percent more productive over the last two and a half decades while government has become less productive.
Cybersecurity
Urgency grows to align cyber, physical combat
Cyber warfare is widely seen as a separate discipline from more conventional forms of combat, but experts say that approach has to change -- and soon.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Nuclear Lab Ready to Shelve Costly Facility Plan
The laboratory would instead permanently parcel out work to an array of smaller buildings.
People
Neon signs and dives into fire
CTO Todd Park wants to find the innovators in government, but it is not always obvious who they are.
Digital Government
Where do numbers come from for salary comparisons?
The Conversation: Our responses to your questions and comments.
Cybersecurity
‘See Something, Say Something’-like System to Power Sharing of Cyber Tips
White House asks intelligence agency for help executing part of its cybersecurity directive.
Digital Government
The larger message in social media metrics
Tracking clicks and engagement is good, Steve Kelman notes, but what really matters is government's embrace of performance management.
Digital Government
Inspectors Find Major Iran Nuclear Move Ahead of Talks
The rogue state has been installing new centrifuges.
Digital Government
Senator Graham: America Has Killed 4,700 People With Drones
The figure is in line with the findings of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Is that where he got it? Or does he know something we don't?
Digital Government
How Big Data Can Catch Oxycontin Abusers and Bad Docs
A team of forensic experts are trying to stanch the flow of prescription drugs into the black market.
People
Innovation fellows program to expand
Strategic sourcing, better sharing of best practices also discussed by Management Advisory Board.
Cybersecurity
A case for active cyber defense
A report from the Center for a New American Security outlines reasons for policymakers to provide guidance and clarity on the debate about active cyber defense.
Digital Government
DHS Wants to Help You Become a Cybersecurity Fed
Website offers cyber career and training information.
Digital Government
GSA cancels Expo
Budget pressures lead agency to cancel annual event, spokesman says.
Cybersecurity
Crooks freeze bank's site and client's site as a distraction to steal $900,000
Financial Services // California, United States
Modernization