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Mars Perseverance Mission Already Producing Amazing Moments
Watching the rover plummet only to perform a delicate, ballet-like finish was breathtaking.
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What Robots Need to Become Better Helpers
Hand, fingers and a sense of touch are tricky but may be essential for some robots' tasks.
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Can Robots and Drones Help to Fight COVID-19?
Using drones to help make our living and working spaces a little safer is not too much of a stretch.
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What The CES All Digital Show Says About the Future
Even in a virtual format, CES offered quite a few interesting nuggets that might hint at future government technology.
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Artificial Intelligence Begins to Realize Its Potential
Here's a look at some interesting projects, like one that helps programmers maintain and update COBOL.
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Artificial Intelligences Are Power Hungry, But Not How You Think
Keeping AIs on an ethical short leash is important but there are other aspects to consider.
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Will Android Become the New Federal OS for Rugged Devices?
For the most part, the rugged devices I have evaluated over the years have had some flavor of Windows as their operating system.
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Is Now the Time to Start Protecting Government Data from Quantum Hacking?
The key to creating quantum-resistant encryption is to get away from the core strength of computers, according to one expert.
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Will Quantum Computing Supercharge Artificial Intelligence?
Imagine if we could simply train an AI to look at the data coming from the quantum machine, figure out what makes sense and what is probably wrong without human intervention.
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For the Military, Destroying the Earth in Games May Help to Save the Real World
Simulated war games may have significant real-world ramifications.
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Government Helps Design Tech to Improve Children’s Focus Amid Pandemic
Remote learning is more than just forcing your child to sit up and stare at the screen during online classes.
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The First True Smart City Blossoms in Georgia’s Peachtree Corners
The city founded the Curiosity Lab, a huge facility designed to help industry test new technology.
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Diving into Government’s Trusted Internet Connections Standard 3.0
The policy lays out the framework for security, but allows agencies to fill in the details based on their unique missions.
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Amazing Mars Mission Nearing Red Planet
The Mars Perseverance Rover is now speeding toward Mars at a blazing 71,413 miles per hour.
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What It’s Like to Be a Remote Intern at a Federal Agency
Two students dish about their COVID summer experiences.
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Racing the Clock on Election Security
There are less than 100 days left until the presidential election.
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Why Government Needs to Move Quickly to Zero Trust
Most experts agree that the best path forward would be zero-trust networking, although the concept is defined differently depending on who you happen to ask.
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Amid COVID-19, Government Seeks Virtual Summer Interns
Virtual internships with the government are a possibility for students.
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How to Protect Your Home Office From Thor’s Mighty Hammer
Is your home office ready for when lightning strikes?
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