Ideas
Military Robots Dig into New Underground Environments
Only a few organic creatures specifically designed for that environment are able to do it well.
Emerging Tech
Democrats Again Propose New Tech-Focused Agency and Big Boosts in R&D Funding
Lawmakers want the “aspirational vision” to help steer future negotiations.
Artificial Intelligence
Researchers Create Drone Swarms That Can Detect Gas Leaks, Other Threats
A new algorithm called “Sniffy Bug” shows how tiny drones will do dangerous work even in areas where they can’t use GPS.
Digital Government
Report: DOD Budget Request Shows IT Increases, Shift to Information Warfare Focus
“The future character of warfare will be defined more by information than by hardware,” according to an analysis by Govini.
Artificial Intelligence
National Lab Researchers Boost Chip Design Processes With Artificial Intelligence
The experiments could hold the potential to help ease future semiconductor shortages.
Emerging Tech
White House, NIH Directors Weigh in on Proposed Health and Human Services Research Arm
The proposed $6.5 billion Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will need a very specific work culture and an inspiring first leader to be successful, key officials said.
Ideas
The First Mobile Phone Call Was 75 Years Ago – What It Takes for Technologies to Go from Breakthrough to Big Time
Technology development really occurs on a timescale of decades.
Ideas
Biden’s Proposed Budget Is a Step in the Right Direction for Emerging Tech
The administration must engage cutting-edge tech companies that will drive economic prosperity and keep the U.S. ahead of its adversaries.
Digital Government
NIH Aims to Boost Diversity and Inclusion Within Its Biomedical Workforce
The agency said the changes, which are part of a larger plan to combat structural racism in biomedical research, are “long overdue.”
Artificial Intelligence
Senate Puts China in Crosshairs With Passage of Innovation and Competition Act
The legislation is long and its details remain murky—but here’s what we know.
Emerging Tech
NSF, Tech Companies Partner to Create Post-5G Wireless Systems
They intend to promote the development of resilient and intelligent next-gen networks.
Ideas
Study Shows AI-generated Fake Reports Fool Experts
Misinformation within communities of expertise has the potential for scary outcomes such as delivering incorrect medical advice to doctors and patients.
Emerging Tech
Biden’s R&D Budget Proposals Look to the Future Not the Now, Experts Say
The request includes spending that could considerably impact America’s scientific enterprise—and stakeholders are feeling cautiously optimistic.
Artificial Intelligence
Army, University of Maryland Enter Cooperative Artificial Intelligence Partnership
The joint effort will aim to advance multiple projects focused on AI, autonomy, and modeling and simulation.
Digital Government
Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request Focuses on R&D, Forward-Leaning Investments
But getting Congress on board with plans to divest in legacy platforms to fund new capabilities will be a challenge.
Ideas
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.
Emerging Tech
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
Digital Government
House Republicans Want China-Focused Bills Moved Through Regular Order
Committee ranking members signed a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to take advantage of the bipartisan support for passing legislation to boost U.S. innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Tweets Fuel Super Accurate Morning Traffic Prediction
Simple personal tweets like “Had a blast at the Pirates game!” or “This fender bender ahead is going to make me late,” can actually provide crucial information.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department to Fund Research into All Forms of Nuclear Matter
The agency has $10 million for projects that blend quantum information science with nuclear physics.
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