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Overcrowded U.S. National Parks Need a Reservation System

Limiting visitors has two purposes: reducing COVID-19 risks and allowing some parks to recover from recent wildfires.

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Executive Order Hints at FedRAMP Alternatives

The order calls for modernizing the cloud-security program and opens the door for other frameworks to be used for authorization.

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Why Getting More People with Disabilities Developing Technology Is Good for Everyone

Accessible technology is better for everyone, and accessible technology benefits when the people who rely on it most help build it.

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Demystifying Access Control and Zero Trust

As agencies rethink making temporary remote arrangements permanent, officials should start with proven ubiquitous encryption technology.

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COVID-19 Compressed Government’s Digital Transformation Initiatives. Now What? 

With telework here to stay, federal agencies are investing energy and resources into long-term IT infrastructure solutions rather than quick fixes.

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Going Beyond 'Back to Normal' – 5 Research-based Tips for Emerging from Pandemic Life

You don’t need to pick up exactly where you left off; you can think about how you want your life to look.

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Smart Toilet Pipes Scan Poop to Gauge Bowel Health

The technology could help doctors monitor how patients are responding to drug or diet treatments.

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How to Cope with Anxiety in the Return to 'Normal' Life

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to life after vaccination.

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Body Cameras Help Monitor Police but Can Invade People's Privacy

Records laws allow many videos to end up on YouTube but few address how to deal with the personal information of those filmed.

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Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.

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Can People Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Still Spread the Coronavirus?

Vaccines help slow down the spread of an infectious disease by breaking the chain of infection.

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Fast Computers, 5G Networks and Radar that Passes through Walls Are Bringing 'X-ray Vision' Closer to Reality

This emerging technology will make it possible to determine how many occupants are present behind a wall or barrier.

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3 Recommendations to Scale Federal Cybersecurity

The most significant single obstacle to progress in cybersecurity is not the technical challenge or even the workforce/skills gap.

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Government Agencies Should Use Science, Data and Technology to Reopen America Safely

Using science and data to identify new variants, track vaccinated populations, and vaccinate the most vulnerable is a national imperative.

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Committing to a U.S. Government-Industry Partnership to Empower AI Innovation

Such a partnership could make prompt and significant progress in resolving the top barriers to AI innovation and deployment.