Digital Government
Astronaut Advice: How to Cope with Social Distancing
You don't get a lot of visitors in space.
Digital Government
Federal Employee Union Proposes Preconditions to Returning to Government Work Sites
The American Federation of Government Employees last week called the Trump administration’s recently unveiled plans for “reopening” the federal government “premature and imprudent.”
Ideas
COVID-19 Is a 'Global Experiment' for the Environment
Multiple measurement types and sophisticated computer models are required to figure out how and why greenhouse gases are changing due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Cybersecurity
Zoom or Not? NSA Offers Agencies Guidance for Choosing Videoconference Tools.
The agency weighs in on the questions federal employees and contractors should ask as they select collaboration platforms.
Emerging Tech
Republican Lawmakers Propose Bill to Support Government COVID-19 Research Effort
The COVID Research Act includes several authorizations, including $50 million to the Energy Department.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 4 in 5 Americans Worried Pandemic Will Encourage Government Surveillance
Many Americans oppose intrusive technologies even if they’re intended to assist in the government’s response to coronavirus.
Ideas
Is the FaceTime Haircut Here to Stay?
Out-of-work hairstylists, acupuncturists, and even plumbers are seeing clients online. The transition hasn’t always been easy.
Artificial Intelligence
The Amazon Lockdown: How an Unforgiving Algorithm Drives Suppliers to Favor the E-Commerce Giant Over Other Retailers
At a time when much of the retail sector is collapsing, Amazon is strengthening its competitive position in ways that could outlast the pandemic — and raise antitrust concerns.
Digital Government
House Approves Creation of a Select Panel to Oversee Pandemic-Related Spending and Response
Critics have said the committee will be duplicative, but one transparency expert said that "overlapping oversight jurisdictions can be a good thing if managed correctly."
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats at Home: How to Keep Kids Safe while They're Learning Online
Parents may not be aware of the need for the same safeguards.
Ideas
Dads' Time to Shine Online: How Laughter Can Connect and Heal
Laughter and playfulness help foster resilience and provide a coping strategy to better manage and reduce stress.
Digital Government
Governors, Mayor Implore Trump Administration Not to Send D.C.-Area Feds Back to the Office Prematurely
Acting too soon would endanger residents, they say.
Ideas
How South Korea Flattened the Coronavirus Curve with Technology
Two measures were critical in the country’s ability to flatten the curve: extensive testing for the disease and a national system for promptly and effectively tracking people infected with COVID-19.
Emerging Tech
Supercomputing System Fighting COVID-19 Gets Upgrade
AMD made the contribution to nearly double the system’s performance capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call on IRS to Beef Up Fraud Prevention Efforts
Scammers are not taking days off during the pandemic, senators warn.
Ideas
COVID-19: The Unlikely Accelerant of IT Modernization
The current crisis ushers in the workplace of the future today.
Emerging Tech
NASA Engineers Rapidly Create Ventilator Tailored to Treat COVID-19 Patients
The new device is under Food and Drug Administration review for emergency-use authorization.
Digital Government
OPM Issues Guidance on Additional Paid Sick Leave for Feds During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The federal government’s human resources agency confirmed this week that most federal workers are eligible to take up to two additional weeks of paid sick leave this year related to COVID-19.
Digital Government
Agencies Remind Employees to Remain Ethical During Pandemic
Think twice before accepting a gift from a grateful citizen or using your work computer for personal activities, agencies say.
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