Digital Government

The Key to Life on Mars Could Be an Institution Dedicated to Global Potato Research

Before it can send astronauts to Mars, NASA needs to figure out how to feed them there.

Digital Government

Lawmakers Bump NASA Bill and Increase Several Agencies' Cyber Responsibilities

The House scheduled a vote on NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 for Monday under suspension of rules, but dropped it off the schedule.

Emerging Tech

Elon Musk’s Moon Mission Would Vault SpaceX Past NASA

The company plans to take two people—not astronauts, but private citizens—on a trip around the moon next year.

Digital Government

Video: Analyzing Genetic Data From the Space Station

Analyzing astronaut DNA could be the key to fixing health problems that occur in the micro-gravity environment.

Digital Government

A NASA Engineer Was Required to Unlock his Phone at the Border

A U.S.-born scientist was detained at the Houston airport until he gave customs agents the passcode to his work-issued device.