Emerging Tech
Military Scientists Hope To Have Coronavirus Therapeutic By Summer
A new approach would use RNA or DNA to help the body develop antibodies to the rapidly spreading illness.
Ideas
How Feds Can Work Safely Despite Coronavirus
Technology has made it so that many workers can do their jobs from home, especially if the right precautions are taken.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 11
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
New Federal Rules Will Pave the Way for Electronic Health Records on Smartphones
Officials said it’s part of a push to give Americans more control over their personal data.
Digital Government
Coronavirus Cases to Jump with Increase in Testing Capacity
Health officials said Monday that as testing shifts from public labs to commercial labs the number of coronavirus cases will increase. The insufficient testing capability has been a major criticism of the disease response.
Digital Government
Agencies Warn of Coronavirus-Related Scams
The government is trying to curb scammers preying on the public’s fears.
Digital Government
The Suite Life
Nextgov chats with federal executives about their role in agencies’ ever-growing C-suites.
Digital Government
Federal Experts’ Tips for Effectively Managing Remote Teams
Whether permanent or as part of a contingency plan, teleworking requires a combination of culture changes and technology.
Digital Government
Defense Firms Limit Travel, Adapt As Coronavirus Spreads
Singapore’s air show was a “ghost town,” but so far, the organizers of big U.S. trade shows are pressing ahead with their events.
Digital Government
OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 10
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Thune Bill Would Make Network Security an Official Objective of Trade Deals
Senators introduced the legislation in preparation for upcoming bilateral negotiations.
Digital Government
Government to Begin Taking DNA Samples from Detained Migrants
DNA samples will be still sent to the FBI for storage in its CODIS system.
Ideas
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Executive Order Welcomed with Mixed Reactions
Some stakeholders applauded the administration’s attention to PNT services while others said the order kicked the real work down the road.
Digital Government
NIH Uses Urgent Award Vehicle for the First Time to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
The agency is tapping a never-before-used emergency award vehicle to acquire predictive models for how the COVID-19 will spread.
Digital Government
You Might Be Buying a Hand Sanitizer That Won’t Work for Coronavirus
Sanitizers that don’t contain the CDC’s recommended minimum of 60% alcohol are flying off store shelves and listed by sellers on Amazon for outrageous prices. Here is what you need to know.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon’s AI Shop Takes A Venture Capital Approach to Funding Tech
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center will take a Series A, B, approach to building tech for customers, with product managers and mission teams.
Cybersecurity