FDA explores blockchain to secure drug supply chain
A Food and Drug Administration pilot is looking for technologies to verify and trace prescription drugs.
Assessing the risk of foreign-made VPNs, browsers
Two senators want to know the national security risks of allowing federal employees to use some foreign-made browsers and virtual private networks on government smartphones and computers.
Why U.S. cities are a key target for cyber attacks
As easy targets with high value, cities often fall victim to phishing attacks launched from common applications, such as Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Word and Chrome.
Don’t click that link! How criminals access your digital devices and what happens when they do
Today’s attackers use tools far more sophisticated than malware and viruses, blending techniques and relying heavily on social engineering.
A New Call to Scrap Portland’s Unusual Form of Government
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Proposal would shutter Syracuse freeway … Palo Alto parking garage proposal scrutinized … and Massachusetts vaporizer tax.
Active-Shooter Drills Are Tragically Misguided
There’s scant evidence that they’re effective. They can, however, be psychologically damaging—and they reflect a dismaying view of childhood.
Salt Doesn’t Melt Ice—Here’s How It Actually Makes Winter Streets Safe
Still, research is ongoing to come up with alternatives with fewer negative environmental consequences.
Democrats Confident of Spending Deal, One Week from Shutdown Deadline
Lawmakers are still working on a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which likely includes money for border security.
U.S. Bicyclist Deaths Hit a High Mark Not Seen Since the 1990s
"Fatalities are at a 25-year high," says one expert.
‘At-Risk’ Railroads Hit Safety Equipment Deadline, Officials Say
After delays, Association of American Railroads staff are confident the industry will implement positive train control where federally mandated no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
Police Departments Waive Tattoo Bans, Enlist Wookiees to Fill Ranks
There's currently an officer shortage at many police departments across the country.
IBM launches commercial quantum computing -- we’re not ready for what comes next
As the technology landscape realigns itself, organizations may see their competitive advantages evaporate, their security schemes broken and their talent pipeline empty.
What's next for V2X spectrum?
A high-stakes policy debate among automakers, governments and telecommunications firms over the spectrum for vehicle-to-everything communications may eventually be solved by market forces.
Washington's employee wellness portal pays off
Since launching the SmartHealth program, the state has seen a 25 percent reduction in employee turnover, a 37 percent reduction in overtime and a 10 percent drop in the number of sick days taken.
We need a sweeping 3D printing agenda, now
To avoid losing 3D leadership and bring manufacturing back home, the federal government must commit to building a 3D ecosystem, creating incentives and nurturing future talent.
‘If You Elect to Be on the Roads, You Must Make Good Choices’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida governor’s teacher bonus proposal … Louisville pension worries … and Pittsburgh’s mayor has an evening hobby.
Using Nudges and Shoves to Encourage Better Transportation Choices
Yes, you can close a major urban highway and the world won’t end.
Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana?
Support for pot legalization rose from 24 percent of Americans in 1988 to 66 percent of U.S. residents by 2018.
A New Way to Keep Mosquitoes From Biting
An appetite-suppressing drug makes them act as if they’ve already feasted on blood.
State and Local Lawmakers Pitch How to Pay for a Big Infrastructure Package
Congress has little time to reach consensus on ideas like increasing the gas tax and phasing in vehicle miles traveled before the 2020 election cycle shuts their window to fix and modernize everything from roads to water pipes.
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