TED Talks
America's Gun Crisis: Will Change Come After the Latest Tragedy?
The conversation between president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer and TED’s Helen Walters delves into the issue of gun violence in America. They emphasize the ease of access to firearms, including military-grade...
TED Talks
Taylor Wilson: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor
Taylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now...
Curated Video
Global Partners
Dr. Forrester describes how her community and its neighboring communities work together to solve common problems. She explains that this is how the United States operates with other countries around the world. She then talks about two...
Curated Video
Department of Homeland Security
Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn't be more important.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Education
Governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, addressed cybersecurity participants from academia, Industry, and government as the closing keynote speaker for the first day of a workshop hosted by the National Initiative on Cyber Education...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CyberMaryland Summit Part 2
PART 2 This event was hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy - Segment 1
As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC....
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Key to Security: Biometric Standards
NIST develops and tests biometrics (e.g., fingerprint, face, iris, & multimodal) standards and technology that promote security, interoperability, and innovation. Four projects (in collaboration with the DHS and the FBI) are highlighted:...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity Framework Overview Jane Holl Lute
DHS Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute lays out how DHS is implementing its role in the Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Framework. Working groups will focus on incentives, collaboration and information exchange.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Launch of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
At a news briefing held on Feb. 21, 2012, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the launch of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a public-private collaboration for accelerating the widespread...
Professor Dave Explains
President Bush Jr
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Bush Jr
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity Framework Workshop Rebecca Blank
Commerce Deputy Secretary Rebecca Blank calls for industry to work with NIST in partnership to develop a voluntary framework that will promote best practices at critical infrastructure facilities and businesses to keep the U.S. safe.
The Wall Street Journal
Clearview AI's Hoan Ton-That Live of Facial Recognition Demo
Clearview AI's Hoan Ton-That gives a behind the scenes look at its facial recognition tool and how it can be used in law enforcement at WSJ Tech Live.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CyberMaryland Summit - Part 1
This event was hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
Science360
NUCLEAR CSI
In episode 73, Jordan and Charlie investigate a new procedure developed by researchers at the University of Missouri that could be used to identify individuals exposed to uranium within the past year. Scientists and homeland security...
Curated Video
Are You Being Spied On?
Should the US government be allowed to spy on its citizens to protect society as a whole? There are arguments for and against – but the Big Brother state isn't a conspiracy theory, it's real!
Curated Video
Houston We Have a Podcast: Digital Space
Annette Moore, the Director of Information Resources and the Chief Information Officer at the Johnson Space Center, tells us about data and information in space as well as the tech we use for human spaceflight operations, including space...
The Wall Street Journal
Reshaping the Government Role
The Biden administration took office amid a rising tide of cyberattacks. Associate Deputy Attorney General John Carlin talks about the policies the administration is using to stem attacks and to help protect companies and consumers.
The Wall Street Journal
Election Security
Take a look at the state of the U.S. electoral infrastructure, reviewing its security performance in the midterm elections and looking ahead to initiatives to shore up defenses before 2020.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Go-To Government Fund for Startups
In part 4 of INET's interview with Fred Block, he says that even VC Firms point entrepreneurs first to government agencies and a public fund to get their most risky money
Mr. Beat
The American President's Cabinet Explained
In this video, I will explain the history and purpose of the Cabinet. So let's start with the Constitution. Article II, Section 2 says the President gets some help- he or she doesn't have to do job alone. The Cabinet's official role is...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Crowdsourcing
Lynn Buquo and Steve Rader discuss how NASA is using crowdsourcing as a way to support research and development efforts by tapping into the expertise of global communities to create innovative, efficient and optimal solutions for real...
Next Animation Studio
Orlando airport implements facial recognition for international travelers
Orlando's main airport hub is implementing facial recognition technology for international travelers.
TLDR News
September 11th 2001: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - TLDR News
A list of charities committed to raising money and distributing support to the families of those killed or injured on September 11, 2001 and the first responders who were affected