California launches open-source code site
Code California is a central platform for finding and sharing state government open-source software projects.
NSF offers extra access to academic supercomputers
The National Science Foundation is inviting researchers to apply for supplemental access to the Blue Waters and Frontera supercomputers.
Weaving chemical sensors into soldiers' uniforms
To help alert troops to chemical attacks, researchers are working to incorporate sensors into clothing that can detect chemical agents in the air.
Can smartphone data deliver better traffic stats?
The Federal Highway Administration is considering using passively collected data from smartphones and GPS signals to help it make sense of daily traffic volumes.
Agility training for responder drones
To ensure that emergency response teams using drones can all perform basic maneuvers, NIST has developed test methods that measure both the capabilities of drones and the skill of their pilots.
Securing wireless tech for responders
As emergency communications move to wireless broadband networks, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafts a report that analyzes the cybersecurity of mobile and wearable devices.
Virtual training for carrier flight deck crews
The Office of Naval Research has developed a game-based, immersive 3D virtual environment for individuals or teams training to launch and land aircraft.
The cloud's the limit at AWS annual conference
Amazon announced a number of services that can help public-sector agencies take better advantage of machine learning, robotics and satellite management.
DARPA's Angler dives into undersea robotics
The Angler program proposes an underwater robotic system that autonomously surveys the sea floor and can physically manipulate manmade objects.
DARPA eyes 'less-explored avenues' of blockchain
The defense research agency wants insights on incentives and centralized aspects of permissionless distributed consensus protocols.
IARPA: It's time for better computers
Future Computing Systems will feature new hardware and software architectures as well as intelligent environments that understand their own state, according to the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency.
NASA seeks partners for urban air mobility challenge
To create safe and efficient air transport in cities, NASA plans a series of grand challenges aimed at developing urban air mobility.
NASA's quantum computer takes on fleet management
The D-Wave 2000Q system at NASA's Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is being used to help Ford Motor Company to reduce energy consumption in commercial fleets.
Patent Office gets search help from tech industry heavyweights
The Prior Art Archive makes it easy for companies to upload prior art that can be searched by entrepreneurs, patent examiners and the public.
ICE seeks robust video evidence management
Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants an enterprise-level system that offers improved video distribution, advanced analytics and easy content management and metadata tagging.
Science agencies invest in quantum
In conjunction with the release of the administration's national strategy on quantum computing, the Department of Energy, along with other agencies and universities, is setting the stage for a quantum-friendly future.
NYC launches full-court cyber press
A multipronged effort aims to secure the city by investing in cybersecurity technology, entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce and empowering residents to better protect themselves against threats.
17 reasons not to trust IoT … yet
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a draft report listing 17 "technical concerns" that can undermine trust in internet-of-things products and services.
Worst storm ever? NOAA maps 170 years of hurricane data
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Historical Hurricanes Tracks v4.0 let viewers explore maps and data on hurricanes ranging from 1842 and across seven major ocean basins.
Sims to help DOD IG staff train for whistleblower investigations
To better train military inspectors general, the Army wants role-playing simulations that will enhance investigative skills in whistleblower reprisal inquiries.
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