Defense One
The Next Step Toward Autopilot in Combat
The military is looking to roboticize the most exhausting aspects of flying jets. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
Edward Snowden Says He Was Challenging Vladimir Putin, Not Helping Him
NSA leaker defended his decision to participate in the conversation in a Guardian op-ed.
Defense One
Why There Will Be A Robot Uprising
The bad news is that the robot uprising is likely. The good news is that it’s not too late to stop it. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
It's Getting Easier to Find Records of Meetings Between Feds and Lobbyists
Transparency group praises reformatted database.
Management
Why Data Sharing Is the Future of Government
Communication across all levels of government will be key to effective operations and services.
Tech
HHS Secretary to be Replaced by OMB Chief
Kathleen Sebelius to resign in wake of failed Healthcare.gov launch.
Management
The Most Valuable Management Degree Doesn’t Exist
To make organizations more effective, we need data-driven leaders.
Defense One
The Navy Just Turned Seawater Into Jet Fuel
Researchers announce a major breakthrough, but don’t go filling your F-18 with ocean water just yet. By Patrick Tucker
Management
Innovation Lessons Down Under
How the Australian Public Service built an institutional framework that empowers change.
Tech
Could Social Media Help Catch Abuse of Disability Benefits?
IG calls for pilot program to help uncover Social Security fraud.
Defense One
New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight
A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
Did the USAID Cuban Twitter Debacle 'Taint All USAID Employees as Spies?'
Sen. Patrick Leahy asked if that was the case at an appropriations hearing Tuesday.
Defense One
Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists
It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd
Tech
Consumer Protection Chief: Efforts to Reach (the Many) People Who Don’t Read the Federal Register Are Working
Cordray tells bar association experiment in online public comment will expand.
Tech
White House Doubles Down on Green-Tech Loan Program
Administration revives basically the same program that financed Solyndra.
Tech
The Death of the Presidential Selfie?
Obama's selfie with Red Sox player David Ortiz was a sham designed by Samsung.
Defense
How to Turn a Dolphin, Sea Lion, or Whale Into a Sea Creature Commando
The Navy Marine Mammal Program has used these animals to help detect sea mines.
Defense
Newt Gingrich's Plan to Stave Off the Apocalypse
Gingrich and former CIA officials are convinced that our electrical grid could be wiped out at any moment.
Defense One
Big Data, Synthetic Biology and Space Planes Are the Weapons of the Future
DARPA’s FY15 budget is full of more money for cutting-edge capabilities like big data, synthetic biology and space planes. By Patrick Tucker
Management