WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones) New DOE investments boost next-generation batteries, storage tech The $125 million funding awards are meant to help develop battery technologies that use more abundant materials. 4 days ago By Rebecca Heilweil
The National Science Foundation building (Wikimedia Commons) NSF announces $75 million to create five biofoundries at research institutions The new biofoundries will focus on advancing biology and biotechnology and are aimed at democratizing access to research infrastructure. Aug 28, 2024 By Madison Alder
A view of an electric vehicle charger with cord at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, Calif., on April 5, 2023. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Federal government making progress toward EV public charger goal The Energy Department said that the number of public charging ports has doubled since the beginning of the Biden administration. Aug 27, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil
The Daily Scoop Podcast TMF funds enhancements in nuclear and AI safety; Federal initiatives strengthen child online protection New TMF investments support AI Safety Institute, upgrades to nuclear emergency response; White House touts federal action to protect children online Jul 24, 2024 By FedScoop Staff
NIST Director Laurie Locascio testifies during a House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. New TMF investments support AI Safety Institute, upgrades to nuclear emergency response The Departments of Energy and Commerce receive a combined $13.8 million from the funding vehicle. Jul 23, 2024 By Caroline Nihill Madison Alder
The US Department of Energy building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo by ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images) Energy highlights roadmap for FASST AI program The agency wants to use its national labs and supercomputers to accelerate the technology. Jul 16, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil
Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talk outside the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on April 7, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Energy Department’s national labs get AI boost in bipartisan Senate bill The legislation from Sens. Manchin and Murkowski seeks to leverage artificial intelligence throughout DOE’s work. Jul 11, 2024 By Matt Bracken
(Getty Images) ‘Work yet to be done’ on AI-ready data standards for federal government, Commerce CDO says Commerce Chief Data Officer Oliver Wise said a “policy shift” is needed across the government on the standard for public data in the era of AI. Jun 27, 2024 By Madison Alder
The Daily Scoop Podcast DOE’s new AI strategy and the Supreme Court’s pivotal decision on free speech in the digital age Insights into AI adoption and judicial impacts on digital communications Jun 27, 2024 By FedScoop Staff
A view of Department of Energy headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Energy releases generative AI guidance for employees, contractors The Department of Energy’s reference guide is the first publicly released generative AI guidance from the agency. Jun 26, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil