Innovation
Health Agencies Seek Face Mask Designs of the Future
Federal officials want innovators to reimagine the protective products.
Do You See Yourself in the Room?
This moment in time presents a unique opportunity for the government to embrace representative innovation.
Experts Explore the Need for a National Technology Strategy
Defense and security thought leaders outlined problems and priority areas such a strategy would need to address to counter China and ensure U.S. prosperity.
HHS Aims to Accelerate Technologies for Combatting Lyme Disease
The often-overlooked illness radically disrupts hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Defense Innovation Unit Initiated 35% More Projects in 2020
The group initiated 23 new projects and transitioned 11 capabilities to Defense Department partners last year, according to its annual report.
Veterans Affairs Department Expands 5G Footprint to Miami
The agency’s latest next-generation wireless network was recently deployed by T-Mobile.
Former 18F Official Returns to Lead Next Phase of Technology Transformation Services
The tech team is about delivering services to the public, not just disruption, General Services Administration alumni Dave Zvenyach told Nextgov.
What Robots Need to Become Better Helpers
Hand, fingers and a sense of touch are tricky but may be essential for some robots' tasks.
Army-Funded Engineers Grow Kombucha-Inspired ‘Living Materials’ that Sense Threats
The functional matter could support an array of military applications.
Key Takeaways for Government Leaders from CES
For the government to stay competitive and best serve Americans, it’s time to look to the consumer market.
Roper Makes His Pitch To Biden Team: ‘I Want to Be Part of the China Fight’
The Air Force acquisition chief says he keeps politics out of his work at the Pentagon — and that the U.S. will lose against China without agility.
Monkeys Stick with Stuff that Isn't Working Too
In humans, this is called the “sunk costs” phenomenon.
How the Biden Administration Can Restore Trust in Government
Governments can use technology to meet people where they are, serve people better in their real lives, and make successes visible to demonstrate the value of effective governing.
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