Inspired by the Home of the Future
2018 ACM Prize in Computing recipient Shwetak Patel pushes old tools to new heights.
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A new three-dimensional printing technique makes it easier for surgeons to pick the right-sized heart valves for their patients.
The idea of creating digital twins to simulate real-world systems isn't new, but the concept is advancing rapidly.
In Search of a CRISPR Kill Switch
The benefits of genetic engineering tool CRISPR have been widely discussed. But what if something goes wrong?
Who Manufactured the Mysterious Chinese Android?
In the 18th century, there were several famous makers of automatons in Europe; who created the Chinese musical clock automaton figure?
Activity-Centric Computing Systems
The ability to build a construct that organizes work from different devices and information resources is as complex as it is invaluable.
The Drive to Quantum Computing
The U.S. National Quantum Initiative will support the push towards a quantum computing infrastructure, ecosystem, and workforce.
Researchers find a way to make many implanted medical devices virtually hack-proof.
At a U.N. hackathon, open source developers strive to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
Today's facial recognition tools raise new questions about how, where, and when data can be used.
How Computation is Changing Journalism
Nicholas Diakopoulos has helped to make journalism is increasingly computational.
Advances in chatbots are changing the way we interact with computing devices.
How Tech Needs to Change for Coders with Disabilities
Programmers with disabilities continue to face serious accessibility issues.
A Design Perspective on Computational Thinking
Maybe we can just design away the need to teach computational thinking
Striking First to Beat Hackers at Their Own Game
Researchers can use the same covert channels hackers have taken advantage of to protect a vehicle's control systems.
Viewing the Web Through Colorblind Eyes
How Web designers develop sites to ensure the colorblind can perceive them.
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