Policy
Why Biden's Proposed Investment in Space Object Surveillance is a Big Deal
Space policy and technology experts weighed in on the nearly 800% increase for the Office of Space Commerce included in the FY2023 budget request.
Emerging Tech
Patients Report Neuropathy After COVID-19
Nearly 1 in 3 people testing positive for COVID-19 experienced neuropathy, according to a large study.
Modernization
Pentagon’s Effort to Supply Departmentwide Cloud Capabilities is Delayed, Again
Officials say they essentially underestimated how long it would take to review plans from the four cloud service providers.
Emerging Tech
Lettuce in Space Could Protect Astronauts' Bones
Genetically modified lettuce could be the answer to astronauts losing bone density during extended spaceflight.
Emerging Tech
Can my Electric Car Power my House? Not Yet for Most Drivers, but Vehicle-to-Home Charging is Coming
Soon, electric vehicles will be be able to power homes for up to several days.
Emerging Tech
Space Force Gets Roughly 40% Increase in Biden Request
A constellation of satellites will track ground vehicles, improve launch trajectories, and better nuclear command-and-control.
Emerging Tech
First Exascale Computer Around the Corner, as Testbed 'Crusher' Starts Running Code
Crusher walks so upcoming Frontier can run.
Emerging Tech
Astronomy’s 10-year Wish List: Big money, Bigger Telescopes and the Biggest Questions in Science
The world's top astronomers have sent the federal government their priority wish list.
Emerging Tech
Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
Arizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
Emerging Tech
Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Makes DOD Tech Officials Ask ‘Are We Postured for That Kind of Fight?’
Data is driving insights around this modern conflict.
Emerging Tech
Hidden Security Considerations When Moving to 5G
The newest generation of wireless technology comes with several transformative advantages, as well as some pitfalls.
Policy
Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them
The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Inching Closer to the Long-Awaited, Next Generation of Supercomputers
Following a recent delivery, involved federal teams are now “focused on preparing for full user operations,” Nextgov confirmed.
Emerging Tech
A Large Solar Storm Could Knock out the Power Grid and the Internet—An Electrical Engineer Explains How
A geomagnetic storm could be "catastrophic" to humanity, according to scientists.
Emerging Tech
A Planned Mars Rover Is the Latest Victim of Russia’s War on Ukraine
The European Space Agency and Roscosmos have put their ExoMars mission on hold.
Emerging Tech
Biden Aims For Energy Independence, Climate Health With Nuclear Fusion Technology Initiatives
The White House held a summit discussion on its new fusion technology research investments.
Modernization
The Pentagon is Ready to Deliver on JADC2—Here’s How
With the implementation plan signed, officials are embarking on the next steps of this journey toward interoperability.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks
Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.
Policy
Warren Spearheads Crypto Sanctions Against Russia With New Bill
Democratic Senators aim to regulate international digital asset transactions to prevent Russian actors from evading sanctions amid war with Ukraine.
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