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Video: Are you smarter than a dinosaur?
NASA's newest crowdsourcing initiative seeks better algorithms for identifying humanity-threatening asteroids.
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White House launches climate data website
The aggregation of climate info and tools is designed to help foster application development and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Acquisition
NASA to extend SEWP IV by 6 months
Extension intended to provide smooth transition to SEWP V.
People
NASA names new chief technologist, acting CTO
MIT's David W. Miller will serve as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's principal advisor on agency-wide technology issues, policies and programs.
Digital Government
Budget requests for science, research mostly flat
One big winner is likely to be NOAA, which is gearing up to launch new weather satellites in 2016-17.
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IG report finds flaws in NASA's mobile device management
About 14 percent of all agency-issued devices went unused for seven months, says a report from NASA IG Paul Martin.
Cybersecurity
Report seeks more opportunities in shared services
Beyond saving money, the approach can help agencies focus on their core missions and improve accountability.
Digital Government
NASA ups ante on crowdsourcing patents
NASA now has 35 patents on its Marblar page, where it invites the public to propose practical applications of the agency's technology.
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NASA has 'significant problems' with $2.5B IT contract
An IG report blames poor implementation by HP and inconsistent oversight by NASA as major obstacles to fulfilling the contract.
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GAO: NASA needs to reflect IT investments in EA
NASA officials said their failure to comply with the PortfolioStat directive does not translate to a lack of oversight.
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NASA begins exploring quantum computing
Scientists face numerous challenges in testing the D-Wave Two’s capabilities, beginning with mapping problems to quantum models.
Acquisition
Bolden: Crew transport project will drive innovation
The next phase of the Commercial Crew Program will "spur American ingenuity," NASA chief says.
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Got awesome tech concepts? Call NASA
Seed funding program seeks "revolutionary concepts with the potential to transform aerospace endeavors."
Digital Government
NASA to share data through Amazon cloud
The space agency is providing terabytes worth of climate and Earth science data to researchers, app developers, academia and the public.
Acquisition
NASA sets mid-November SEWP deadline
The five-year contract would be the fifth iteration of the popular IT vehicle.
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NASA's quantum lab could be giant leap for computing
Quantum computing could help with challenges such as optimizing air traffic control or recognizing subtle patterns in data.
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Unleash your inner inventor on NASA patents
Space agency posts patents in hopes of crowdsourcing new tech solutions.
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NASA tests lasers to bring true broadband to space
New system could ease bottlenecks for mission-critical video, images and other data.
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