Tech
NASA Is Going Back to Mars, And It's Going Deep
Data from the Mars InSight's sensors will enable planetary scientists to understand how Mars evolved.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump the Slam Poet
The president described a London hospital in an oddly rhythmic fashion at the annual NRA meeting.
Management
Addressing Grand Challenges in Public Administration
We must prepare a new generation of innovators to confront the most important questions of our times.
Route Fifty
U.S. Sees ‘Steady Increase and Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Swearing in New Orleans’ first woman mayor … why Amazon poopooed Detroit for HQ2 … Chicago suburb looks to outsource firefighting … and Iowa’s state auditor sets record pace in hunt for fraud.
Management
Twenty-Seven Standout Agency Employees Named as SAMMIES Finalists
Partnership for Public Service celebrates public servants overshadowed by political headlines.
Management
Why Double-Majors Might Beat You Out Of a Job
New research shows double majors beat their peers in one critical way that makes them more attractive to employers. Colleges may have to adapt to that reality to help their graduates compete
Route Fifty
Chinese Tariffs Will Hit California's Most Vulnerable Counties Hardest
The Trump administration's escalating trade disagreement with China doesn't bode well for eight counties with high unemployment.
Management
Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance By Numbers Backfires
When reward is tied to measured performance, metric fixation invites gaming
Management
Why Wednesday Is The Best Day To Work From Home
I started working from home on Wednesdays so I could teach at my kids' preschool in the morning. Now it's a happily productive company policy.
Management
When It Comes To Success, Your Friends Are Just As Important As Your Skills
Don't underestimate the power of surrounding yourself with the right people
Management
Analysis: VA Nominee Debacle May Distract From the Agency’s 3 Major Problems
While the White House scrambles to fill the VA's top post, the agency's deep issues of inadequate funding and low access for veterans continue to fester.
Management
For New Addresses, USPS Will No Longer Deliver Mail to Your Door
New policy will allow letter carriers to take more efficient routes, saving on labor costs.
Management
Appointee Watch: Secretary of State Confirmed, as CIA Director Hearing Looms
Trump names additional picks for Labor, Agriculture and the Federal Reserve Board.
Oversight
Judge Sends GSA FOIA Staff Back to Work on Trump Hotel Docs
District court backs transparency group in quest for more transition team records.
Nextgov
Officials Brief Trump on Election Security
The briefing comes after months of complaints by Democrats that the president is not taking election security seriously.
Nextgov
Navy's R&D Wing is Building a Lean, Mean Innovation Machine
And the strategy relies more on understanding problems than finding solutions.
Nextgov
Don’t Panic, FedBizOpps Is Working. It Just Has a New IP.
Some users might need to update their security settings to continue using FedBizOpps services.
Oversight
Apollo 8 Helped America Survive 1968—a Year Remarkably Similar to 2018
In a country so polarized about so much, no one seemed to disagree: Apollo 8 had done something important and profound.
Management
How To Handle That Awkward 'I Know You're Sick' Handshake
If a client, colleague, or business partner is sick, do you still have to shake hands with them? Our etiquette columnist explains.
Management