Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Renewable Energy Task Force Announced by U.S. Army

August 10, 2011 - Energy Initiatives Office Task Force aims to help Army operate on 25 percent renewable energy by 2025.

Software Helps Cities See the Future

August 9, 2011 - IBM unveils new software designed to help decision-makers forecast the consequences of actions that affect citizens.

A Future Beyond Traffic Gridlock

August 8, 2011 - A vision for the future of mobility that includes "smart roads," even smarter public transport and going green like never before.

LED Light Bulbs Transmit High-Def Video (VIDEO)

August 5, 2011 - Believe it or not, someday your desk lamp might send high-definition video to your TV.

GIS Technology Evolving Thanks to Geo-Immersion

August 4, 2011 - USC researchers studying next-generation mapping they call Geo-Immersion

Smart Meters Enable Residents to Prepay for Electricity

July 29, 2011 - Ocala, Fla., residents will soon get to pay for their electricity from the city utility the way they do gas for their cars.

iPhone or Android? Governments Ponder App Development Strategies

July 28, 2011 - Governments deciding where to start in the wild world of apps and the mobile Web.

A Robot That Flies Like a Bird

July 28, 2011 - German engineering firm Festo has created a robot bird that really flies.

Open Data Geeks at White House

July 26, 2011 - Open data geeks honored at White House as "Champions of Change."

Utah and China Forge Agreements for Sharing Technology

July 25, 2011 - Technology partnerships could benefit economy and ecology of Utah and China.

Software Creates Interactive Streaming Video

July 25, 2011 - The software, designed at Standford, may forever change the way you watch video online.

IBM Releases New Government Cloud Services

July 22, 2011 - Vermont is one of the early adopters of IBM’s new cloud collaboration services.

10 Reasons Why City Governments Should Embrace Hackathons

July 22, 2011 - New York City's chief digital officer Rachel Sterne's list of the 10 reasons cities should love hacking.

The last and best photo you'll ever see of the Space Shuttle re-entering the atmosphere.

July 22, 2011 - Incredible photo taken from the International Space Station.

NASA Video Showcases Best Images Captured by Mars Rover

July 21, 2011 - The Mars Rover Spirit has sent back 124,000 images over the course of its more than seven years on the Red Planet.

See How 3-D Printing Works - VIDEO

July 20, 2011 - Amazing video details the magic of three-dimensional printing.

World's Most Advanced Fighter Jet Arrives for Duty - VIDEO

July 19, 2011 - The F-35 joint strike fighter is the most technologically sophisticated production combat aircraft ever built.

Mobile Investigation App Helping Bring Criminals to Justice

July 18, 2011 - LexisNexis app helping Seattle police become better informed while on patrol.

U.S. Department of Labor Starts App Contest for Career Development

July 15, 2011 - With a total $70,000 prize pool, another contest challenges app developers to take compliance data from the hospitality industry to help workers and consumers take action.

‘Quiet Pavement’ Being Tested by More State DOTs

July 13, 2011 - The Virginia Department of Transportation is the latest, assigning three project areas to test “quiet pavement” technology in an effort to reduce tire traffic noise on highways.