Innovation
Energy Department Launches Challenge for Next-Gen Storage Technologies
The agency will coordinate a range of research and development funding opportunities, prizes, partnerships and other activities to meet a set of strategic goals by 2030.
DARPA Wants Help Developing a ‘Sea Train’ of Unmanned Warships
The Pentagon’s research arm is looking to produce technologies for a new class of long-distance unmanned surface vessels.
The Crazy Government Research Projects You Might've Missed in 2019
Self-aware artificial intelligence, biology-based computers and “smart” surveillance are just a few.
NOAA Contracts With 3 Major Cloud Providers on Big Data Project
More than four years after starting the Big Data Project, NOAA signs with three cloud companies to provide free access to its wealth of data.
China Has Increasing Sway in U.S. Science, Defense Report Says
Beijing is using better jobs at home, aggressive intelligence agencies, and a greater financial reach to influence American institutions.
How a National Lab is Securing Electric Vehicles and Smart Cars of the Future
At Argonne, a holistic approach is accelerating discoveries and bolstering the fight against emerging transportation threats.
DARPA Wants Smart Suits to Protect Against Biological Attacks
A new program aims to usher in a modern military ensemble that can provide 100% survival against lethal exposure from multiple chemical and biological agents.
How Five Federal Agencies Fostered Innovation
New report showcases initiatives including a procurement lab and virtual internship program.
How VA Gets Innovators to Focus on Veterans’ Challenges
One event helped a severely injured veteran use a utensil on his own—for the first time in 12 years.
Army Partners with UFO Researchers to Study Active Camouflage and Other Sci-Fi Tech
The partnership will explore metamaterials, quantum communications, beamed energy propulsion and other futuristic tech for use on the military’s ground vehicles.
House Committee Votes to Increase Funding for Energy’s DARPA by $2.9B
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee moved a bill to reauthorize ARPA-E with additional funding, as well as new restrictions and oversight.
Agriculture Wants Innovation Centers to Boost Rural America
The agency is accepting applications through grants.gov.
Service to America Awards Honor VA Medical Center Director, Other Exemplary Federal Employees
Six winners among 26 finalists will be recognized at the “Oscars of government service.”
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