Emerging Tech
DOD Launches 6G R&D Center as it Eyes Transition to NextG Wireless Tech
The center will be part of the Department of Defense’s Innovative Beyond 5G Program and provide public and private sector collaboration on the emerging technology.
Modernization
US-Japan will Set Up Next-Gen Semiconductor Research Hub
The United States and Japan will create an international research hub for next-generation semiconductors as part of ongoing efforts to secure the semiconductor supply chain and have greater security over the vital component.
Digital Government
Energy Awards $14 Million to Improve Climate Change Modeling
Data from the projects is expected to improve scientists’ understanding of the atmosphere.
Emerging Tech
US Frontier Supercomputer Named Fastest in the World
The Frontier exscale system has been in development by Department of Energy researchers since 2019.
Emerging Tech
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
Artificial Intelligence
IARPA previews busy research season
The agency’s long tech wish list includes capabilities that can predict human movement and new computing architectures to crunch its mountain of data.
Emerging Tech
DOD Announces Additional Funding for Science and Tech Research
The Supplemental Support for Research Trainees aims to offset disruption to PhD students’ scientific research initiatives caused by the pandemic.
Policy
Lawmakers Call for Free Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research
Two senators asked the Office of Science and Technology Policy to help make federally-funded research free.
Emerging Tech
DOE Gets Fresh Funding For Clean Energy Research
The Department of Energy could see up to $150 million for further research into clean energy sources.
Emerging Tech
Defense Department Previews New Future-Facing Technology Aims
A fresh memorandum marks a key element informing the Pentagon’s in-development science and technology strategy.
Emerging Tech
Quantum Community Weighs In on New U.S.-U.K. Collaboration Agreement
Officials said the new joint agreement will make the nations collectively more competitive.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Build New Center to Study and Enhance Directed Energy Capabilities
Experts expect the technology to play a major role in some future weapon systems.
Emerging Tech
Health Agency Seeks Feedback on Personal Protective Technology Hub
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is looking for innovative ideas to maximize the protection different types of gear offers in different industry sectors.
Ideas
Are You Really Smart, or Is It Just Google?
“We’re seeing that people even forget that they googled a question,” a researcher said.
Emerging Tech
Better Touch Screens Could Let You Feel Stuff Before You Buy It
The goal is for the screen to mimic textures.
Emerging Tech
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Artificial Intelligence
To Make the Most of Exoskeletons, Training Really Matters
With practice, wearers might forget they're getting help.
Artificial Intelligence
Experts Call for a U.S. National Technology Strategy as Competition Heats Up with China
There’s much to be considered as ‘what could be one of the most disruptive periods in human history’ approaches.
Emerging Tech
GAO Study Stresses Need for Steady Funding of Quantum Tech
A report highlights the risks and benefits of federal investment in quantum computing and other technologies, but stresses collaboration and steady funding.
Emerging Tech