Emerging Tech
Lettuce in Space Could Protect Astronauts' Bones
Genetically modified lettuce could be the answer to astronauts losing bone density during extended spaceflight.
Ideas
It's time for another look at election security – through a technological lens
Using a mobile device to cast a ballot – secretly, securely and verifiably – and having the ability to validate the accuracy of the voting process is certainly possible, and it's time to start taking that possibility more seriously.
Cybersecurity
FBI confirms increase in Russian cyber scanning of U.S. companies
A senior FBI official suggested potential cyber attacks were coming amid increased Russian-linked cyber scanning activities targeting major U.S. businesses and tensions with the Kremlin over its invasion of Ukraine.
Modernization
Labor Dept. seeks $3.4 billion for UI programs, including IT modernization
The increase in unemployment funding would include $150 million for program integrity efforts including identity verification services for states.
Modernization
VA Begins New EHR Deployment In Washington
After Years Of bureaucratic backlog, the VA is working to deploy its electronic healthcare system in two hospital clinics by the end of April.
Artificial Intelligence
New Tech Budget Request is the Defense Department’s Largest Ever
Pursuing China, the Pentagon aims to bump spending for artificial intelligence and 5G.
Emerging Tech
Can my Electric Car Power my House? Not Yet for Most Drivers, but Vehicle-to-Home Charging is Coming
Soon, electric vehicles will be be able to power homes for up to several days.
Digital Government
Pentagon Increases Cyber Funding Request for 2023
With more than $11 billion in cyber funding, DOD plans to add cyber teams, continue roll out of zero trust architecture, and improve cybersecurity support for the defense industrial base.
Defense
Pentagon increases cyber funding request for 2023
With more than $11 billion in cyber funding, DOD plans to add cyber teams, continue roll out of zero trust architecture, and improve cybersecurity support for the defense industrial base.
Cybersecurity
6 Takeaways On Cybersecurity Policy from the President’s FY 2023 Budget
The administration expects CISA to grow by just under 300 full-time employees over the next year, for example.
Policy
Wyden Concerned Crypto Companies are Using Low-Income Zones As Tax Havens
The senator issued a letter to two cryptocurrency companies and one CPA on their business activities in low-income areas.
Acquisition
Senators look to root out contractor conflicts of interest
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation they say will help prevent potential conflicts within businesses that work with the federal government after concerns were raised over McKinsey's work with the Food and Drug Administration while it was consulting with pharmaceutical firms.
Emerging Tech
Space Force Gets Roughly 40% Increase in Biden Request
A constellation of satellites will track ground vehicles, improve launch trajectories, and better nuclear command-and-control.
Emerging Tech
First Exascale Computer Around the Corner, as Testbed 'Crusher' Starts Running Code
Crusher walks so upcoming Frontier can run.
People
Biden proposes a 4.6% raise for federal workers for 2023
If enacted, the figure would mark the largest pay increase for federal employees in two decades.
Modernization
Biden's 2023 budget includes $65B for civilian agency IT
The White House is looking for a $300 million boost for the Technology Modernization Fund and big increases in cyber and IT spending across the board.
Emerging Tech
Astronomy’s 10-year Wish List: Big money, Bigger Telescopes and the Biggest Questions in Science
The world's top astronomers have sent the federal government their priority wish list.
Policy
Biden Proposes a 4.6% Raise for Federal Workers for 2023
If enacted, the figure would mark the largest pay increase for federal employees in two decades.
Policy
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
Ideas