Technology

5 Ways Biden Can Help Rural America Thrive and Bridge the Rural-Urban Divide

A new federal antipoverty program for both rural and urban areas is part of the solution, but the power of Big Ag, lack of internet and struggling towns need attention, too.

Ann Eisenberg, Jessica A. Shoemaker and Lisa R. Pruitt, The Conversation
January 23, 2021

5 Ways Biden Can Help Rural America Thrive and Bridge the Rural-Urban Divide

A new federal antipoverty program for both rural and urban areas is part of the solution, but the power of Big Ag, lack of internet and struggling towns need attention, too.

Ann Eisenberg, Jessica A. Shoemaker and Lisa R. Pruitt, The Conversation
January 23, 2021

Why You Should Turn off Your Camera During Zoom Meetings

It's not just to hide clutter anymore—leaving your camera off during your next virtual meeting could help save the planet, too.

Futurity
January 22, 2021

Air Force Recommends Space Command Move to Alabama

With one week left on the job, Secretary Barrett picked Huntsville. The decision, however, is not final.

Patrick Tucker and Marcus Weisgerber
January 14, 2021

It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS

There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.

Patrick Tucker
January 13, 2021

Superspreader Down: How Trump’s Exile from Social Media Alters the Future of Politics, Security, and Public Health

Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields.

Peter W. Singer
January 11, 2021

How Will People Actually Get COVID-19 Vaccines?

With COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway, how will people get them and what are the potential distribution pitfalls? An expert breaks down the logistics.

Futurity
January 4, 2021

GovExec Daily: What We Know About the Massive Hack

Nextgov's Frank Konkel joins the podcast to discuss the data breach affecting agencies and contractors.

Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler
December 22, 2020

The Pentagon Is Ill-Organized to Improve Its Use of Electromagnetic Spectrum, GAO Says

Old ways and means are quickly becoming obsolete — but spectrum issues remain everyone’s second job.

Patrick Tucker
December 14, 2020

Scientists Suggest U.S. Embassies Were Hit With High-Power Microwaves – Here’s How The Weapons Work

High-power microwave weapons are useful for disabling electronics. They might also be behind the ailments suffered by US diplomats and CIA agents in Cuba and China.

Edl Schamiloglu, The Conversation
December 11, 2020

Expert: We Need New Laws For The Facial Recognition ‘Wild West’

A new paper outlines why Congress needs to regulate facial recognition to protect consumers and their "faceprints."

Futurity
December 11, 2020

Soldiers Don’t Trust Robot Battle Buddies. Can Virtual Training Fix That?

Allowing soldiers to train their robot wingmen in game environments could be the key to human-machine teaming.

Patrick Tucker
December 1, 2020

Americans Got Tired of Looking Bad on Zoom

The pandemic’s at-home workers are discovering what internet influencers have long known: If you want to be taken seriously, get good lighting.

Amanda Mull, The Atlantic
November 25, 2020

Regulators Can Help Clear the Way for Entrepreneurial Energy Companies to Innovate

A study points to one way to speed up adoption of innovations in clean energy technology – more flexibility among state regulators.

Jake Grandy and Shon Hiatt, The Conversation
November 19, 2020

SpaceX’s Riskiest Business

Launching astronauts into space means being responsible for their safety.

Marina Koren, The Atlantic
November 17, 2020

US Army Aims to Convert Navy Missiles for Remote-Launched Strikes

If experiments prove out, one soldier-operator will be able to pour fires from diverse launchers onto a target.

Patrick Tucker
November 16, 2020

Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.

A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.

Jack Gillum and Jeremy B. Merrill, ProPublica
November 4, 2020

How to Be a Good Digital Citizen during the Election – and Its Aftermath

That "friend of a friend" post you're thinking about sharing on social media could make you an unwitting accomplice in a disinformation campaign.

Kolina Koltai
November 2, 2020

The US Military Is About to Launch Its Largest 5G Experiments Yet

The “at-scale” tests could change defense networks, training, and logistics — and how Americans use the Internet.

Patrick Tucker
October 9, 2020

Boots on The Moon Are Going to Have to Wait, Space Force General Says

NASA’s astronaut program is the quickest way to space for military personnel.

Marcus Weisgerber
October 2, 2020

GovExec Daily: NASA's New Space Toilet Project

Nextgov's Brandi Vincent joins the podcast to discuss the Universal Waste Management System.

Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler
October 1, 2020

The Federal Government Promised Native American Students Computers and Internet. Many Are Still Waiting.

Native American students in BIE operated schools were forced to start the school year without adequate technology, sometimes sharing a single computer among siblings, because the agency disbursed funding late and failed to purchase equipment in time.

Alden Woods, ProPublica
September 29, 2020

It's not just to hide clutter anymore—leaving your camera off during your next virtual meeting could help save the planet, too.

With one week left on the job, Secretary Barrett picked Huntsville. The decision, however, is not final.

There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.

Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields.

With COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway, how will people get them and what are the potential distribution pitfalls? An expert breaks down the logistics.

Nextgov's Frank Konkel joins the podcast to discuss the data breach affecting agencies and contractors.

Old ways and means are quickly becoming obsolete — but spectrum issues remain everyone’s second job.

High-power microwave weapons are useful for disabling electronics. They might also be behind the ailments suffered by US diplomats and CIA agents in Cuba and China.

A new paper outlines why Congress needs to regulate facial recognition to protect consumers and their "faceprints."

Allowing soldiers to train their robot wingmen in game environments could be the key to human-machine teaming.

The pandemic’s at-home workers are discovering what internet influencers have long known: If you want to be taken seriously, get good lighting.

A study points to one way to speed up adoption of innovations in clean energy technology – more flexibility among state regulators.

Launching astronauts into space means being responsible for their safety.

If experiments prove out, one soldier-operator will be able to pour fires from diverse launchers onto a target.

A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.

That "friend of a friend" post you're thinking about sharing on social media could make you an unwitting accomplice in a disinformation campaign.

The “at-scale” tests could change defense networks, training, and logistics — and how Americans use the Internet.

NASA’s astronaut program is the quickest way to space for military personnel.

Nextgov's Brandi Vincent joins the podcast to discuss the Universal Waste Management System.

Native American students in BIE operated schools were forced to start the school year without adequate technology, sometimes sharing a single computer among siblings, because the agency disbursed funding late and failed to purchase equipment in time.

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