Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis…
From ACM NewsAllyn Jackson Commissioned by CACM Staff| January 31, 2023
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New tools help firefighters identify the dynamics and characteristics of a fire—and respond more effectively.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 22, 2022
Cheap, flexible processors could be a step on the road to the Internet of Everything.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 10, 2022
The first programmable electronic general-purpose digital computer was introduced to the world on Valentine’s Day in 1946.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 11, 2021
The field of haptics—the use of technology to simulate touch, feeling, and motion—is finally hitting its stride.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | December 22, 2020
"Virtual meeting spaces greatly expand the possibilities for online communication—and, at their best, create an environment that parallels or exceeds real world...Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | October 20, 2020
Three-dimensional printing is transforming medicine during the coronavirus pandemic.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | July 14, 2020