Energy Department launches new HPC initiative
The new program focuses on materials for use in severe environments, and is part of DOE's larger HPC4 Energy Innovation Initiative.
Leveraging big data for pediatric health
While major public health initiatives are getting a boost from the power of big data, pediatric medicine is taking longer to make similar gains.
Atlanta and Georgia Tech roll out smart city projects
The North Avenue Smart Corridor Project uses adaptive traffic signals for a safer, more efficient flow of bus and vehicular traffic in real-time conditions.
How to get both better data and more privacy
The Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission is pushing for a federal service that facilitates access to data for evidence building and ensures privacy and transparency in how that data is used.
Uncovering discrimination in machine-learning software
Researchers have developed a way to test algorithms to determine if the decisions they make are biased.
Better research results with VR
Besides creating experiments that are easier to control, virtual reality produces a lot of data.
DARPA tunes machine learning to radio signals
By applying machine learning to the radio spectrum, the research agency hopes to give the military situational awareness in the wireless domain.
Data-driven decisions for national parks
To help it make better operations and programming decisions with existing data, NPS wants to put its visitor experience data into formats that are easier to review and analyze.
Predictive policing shows promise in Chicago
Districts where predictive software is fully operational have experienced fewer shootings and homicides.
NOAA puts GOES-R weather satellite data in the cloud
Provisional data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's newest weather satellite is being shared as part of the agency's Big Data Project.
Announcing the dig IT Award finalists
From mobile security to smarter transit to swarming drones, these 25 projects represent the best of discovery and innovation in government IT.
The hidden costs of open data
Publicly sharing municipal data -- and geospatial data in particular -- can lead to indirect costs and complications, a new report warns.
Rat problems? In D.C., data could help
Washington, D.C., has created the Lab @ DC help make policy decisions driven by what’s in the numbers. Rodent abatement is one initiative.
Why cities must look to private-sector data sources
The vast amounts of information being collected by consumer apps and services could have a big impact on how cities plan for transportation and land use.
Data science can help us fight human trafficking
New mathematical tools show great potential both to interrupt the human trafficking cycle and to provide the information needed to help victims escape to safety.
Agencies explore AI, IoT integration
Federal agencies are exploring opportunities to integrate internet-of-things devices into their everyday operations, but security concerns persist.
How communities get to IoT
Although federal research and funding are helping communities design replicable internet-of-things projects, integrated, complex ventures are still a challenge, GAO says.
How analytics can help agencies fight fraud
Data matching, predictive analytics and risk assessments can help managers not only spot and prevent fraud but also determine the best tech investments.
Beyond open data: Insights through analytics
A new book promises practical steps for leveraging data to deliver better government.
Using data to solve business tax noncompliance
With greater transparency into businesses and their practices, agencies can greatly enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audits, investigations, collections and inspections.
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