Emerging Tech
Energy’s Undersecretary for Science Provides Update on Forthcoming Quantum Research Centers
Final applications are due in April.
Digital Government
Republican-Backed Bill Aims to Address Climate Change and Boost America’s Technological Competitiveness
The 232-page bill proposes to double basic research funding over the next decade.
Cybersecurity
Union Leader Says Utilities Not Incentivized to Report Cyber Incidents or Implement Protections
FERC’s recently “expanded” reporting requirements leave it up to entities to decide on qualifying events.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Launches Challenge for Next-Gen Storage Technologies
The agency will coordinate a range of research and development funding opportunities, prizes, partnerships and other activities to meet a set of strategic goals by 2030.
Emerging Tech
Energy Invests Millions to Launch Strategic Quantum Research Centers
Following a 2018 mandate from President Trump, the department will help build a more comprehensive ecosystem to spark quantum advancements.
Artificial Intelligence
The Crazy Government Research Projects You Might've Missed in 2019
Self-aware artificial intelligence, biology-based computers and “smart” surveillance are just a few.
Emerging Tech
Argonne’s Advanced X-Rays Are Beaming the Way to Smarter Helmets
An ongoing collaboration with scientists from the Army Research Laboratory and Northwestern University could improve the protection of human skulls.
Cybersecurity
Auditors Uncover Tens of Thousands of Critical Security Gaps At Energy Facilities
The review, which included locations operated by the National Nuclear Security Administration, revealed multiple cybersecurity weaknesses recurring year after year.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Approves $250 Million to Fund the Electric Grid Security
The PROTECT Act would create a federal grant program to help small utility companies improve their digital defenses.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Fund Millions for Projects to Revamp Recycling
Approximately $24 million will be invested in total.
Cybersecurity
The Energy Department Is Transforming a Cyber Competition into a Hiring Tool
Top down leadership and a dedicated national lab team are helping the department embrace a new approach to closing the workforce gap.
Emerging Tech
House Committee Votes to Increase Funding for Energy’s DARPA by $2.9B
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee moved a bill to reauthorize ARPA-E with additional funding, as well as new restrictions and oversight.
Artificial Intelligence
Argonne Team Looks to Insect Brains as Models for Computer Chip Innovation
It’s the latest buzz in artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy to Launch $5.5M Artificial Intelligence Research Center
Researchers from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Georgia Institute of Technology will join forces to address AI challenges through co-design.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Fund Critical Infrastructure Projects for Native American Communities
Formal applications will open by November’s end.
Emerging Tech
Energy Opens Nominations to National Quantum Advisory Committee
The deadline for submissions is Oct. 4
Podcasts
Critical Update: How Hackers Get Stuck In HADES
For the fourth season of Critical Update, the Nextgov team is diving into the latest developments in cybersecurity, beginning with the world’s biggest honeypot.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Unveils Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office
The new office will synchronize all departmentwide AI activities, facilitate partnerships and accelerate the delivery of AI capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Work to Embrace—and Secure—the Internet of Things
Inside officials shared their lessons learned and concerns around the evolving connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Agencies, Industry Take Creative Approaches to Cyber Recruitment
Federal officials and executives shared how they’re rethinking the credentials and experience of cyber recruits.
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