Forest Service partners on development of handheld spectrometer
The handheld device -- already used by federal agencies to detect chemicals, explosives and other drugs – will be enhanced to analyze toxic pesticides used in marijuana fields illegally planted on federal lands.
Alexa, Webex headed to the moon
Custom-built versions of Amazon's Alexa digital voice assistant and Cisco's Webex video collaboration software will be tested on NASA's unmanned Orion spacecraft as it travels to the moon and back.
8 Best Winter Festivals in the U.S.
A list from Travel + Leisure showcases festivals that include snow golf and volleyball, skiers hanging onto a cowboy on horseback and plungers jumping into the icy waters.
NWS seeks machine learning to translate hurricane warnings
To better serve Spanish speaking communities across the country, the National Weather Service is looking for machine learning powered translation.
Blockchain Organization Tests Web3 Premise by Hosting NYC Data
The city's open data on demographics, air quality and legal notices was uploaded to Filecoin’s distributed network to evaluate its security and reliability.
James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to space – and why
With the space telescope, scientists can study how stars form in the Milky Way, the atmospheres of planets outside the Solar System and distant galaxies close to the edge of observable universe.
Are we prepared for quantum-based security?
While 90% of federal respondents to a recent survey said they will be ready to defend against quantum-powered attacks expected in the next two years, they may not fully grasp how much work lies ahead, an expert says.
Self-driving shuttle program planned for NJ city
The Trenton Mobility & Opportunity: Vehicles Equity System Project aims to bring 100 self-driving electric shuttles to the state capital’s 90,000 residents.
AF’s counter-drone tech nears completion
The easily transportable device uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms.
In New York, Cryptocurrency Industry Sees an Opening
Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams is just one government official in the state taking a more open-minded approach to virtual currency.
How quantum computing will transform government IT
This new technology offers military and economic benefits, but it also puts the nation’s most critical secrets -- and in fact, all digital infrastructures -- at risk.
NASA testing space-to-Earth optical communications
The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration will validate sending and receiving high-resolution images and videos from geosynchronous orbit to ground stations in California and Hawaii.
NYC eyes drones for building inspections
New York City’s Department of Buildings has found that experienced building safety inspectors using drones can conduct enhanced visual reviews of building façade with greater efficiency.
VA exploring emerging health care tech
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research on innovative health care solutions, from advanced manufacturing and digital twins to artificial intelligence, immersive-reality simulations and blockchain solutions.
Infrastructure Law’s Digital Equity Goals Are Key to Smart Cities that Work for Everyone
COMMENTARY | Smart cities promise a shining future, but without deliberate efforts to include underserved communities they can worsen the digital divide.
Medical response app for mass casualty incidents
The Resource Information Tracking and Medical Communications Application will not only allow clinicians and local responders to chat and videoconference, but it will also create a common operating picture for officials managing a disaster.
DARPA seeks ‘top chef’ for 3D printed food
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants ideas for turning cellular biomass into safe, visually appealing, edible and palatable food that can support the military and civilians when traditional food is unavailable.
Scientists test GPS-free navigation
To calculate position without GPS, a team of researchers are using cosmic-ray muons -- subatomic particles can not only pass through the air, but also through rock, buildings and underground.
NIST calls for insights on emerging technologies
To ensure the U.S. can take full advantage of emerging technologies, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is asking input in eight areas so it can craft a strategy that fosters economic growth and competitiveness.
ShakeAlert comes to LA Metro
The earthquake warning technology will help protect the city’s bus and rail facilities by giving public transit officials and riders alerts before earthquake activity is felt.
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