Government Technology

Road Kill Data Tracks Animal Migration Patterns via Open Source App

Virginia opossum road kill data has indicated what habitats the animals are associated with and if temperature plays a role in their activity.


View Article

Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Spectrum: Mobile Sensor Tests Water Quality

Plus, Australian scientists look to fruit flies to fight dengue fever.

Spectrum: Can Smarter Phones and Nanosized Tech Improve Telemedicine?

Plus, scientists in Texas are using technology to track bat colonies.

California's New GeoPortal Touts 'Socially-Derived Maps'

This summer, the California Technology Agency will unveil the "myMap” tab, which lets citizens build personalized GIS maps through a mashup of data.

Sacramento, Calif., Library Checks Out Pinterest

Libraries, zoos and other public-sector agencies use Pinterest to engage with the public.

Road Kill Data Tracks Animal Migration Patterns via Open Source App

Virginia opossum road kill data has indicated what habitats the animals are associated with and if temperature plays a role in their activity.

New Orleans Launches Web App to Track Blighted Property

Code for America fellows help the city develop the BlightStatus app that increases transparency for the city’s blighted properties process.

Sustainability in Action in Las Vegas

Government Technology visits the Desert Living Center, which incorporates ancient and modern technologies in teaching about green and sustainable living

High (Flying) Tech at Sacramento's New Airport Terminal

After just over three years of construction, the new terminal at California’s Sacramento International Airport is a leader in operations and efficiency.

Maryland Governor’s Office Ditches Printers for iPads

iPads Replace Printers in the Maryland Governor’s Office.


Sponsored Videos

California Hospital Implements Game-Changing RFID Safety Technology

Watch how California’s Department of State Hospitals – Napa improves staff and patient security in the wake of tragedy

State of TN leads the way in Next-Gen 9-1-1

Watch how the State of Tennessee’s IP-based emergency response network will make emergency services faster, easier and more reliable.