Communications of the ACM
Why the Simplex Method, at Age 75, is Still the Go-To Algorithm
Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis… From ACM NewsAn edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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What Is the Cost of Living Online?
The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
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Making Sense With Biology
Hybrid systems enhance the capabilities of electronics with biologics.
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Qubit Devices Inch Toward Reality
Key questions and challenges remain, including how to scale qubit devices while reducing noise and errors to the point where the devices become useful.
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Technology to the Rescue
Updating emergency rescue equipment and tactics with digital technologies.
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The Worsening State of Ransomware
Sophisticated, dangerous ransomware is the new normal … and there is no simple fix.
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AI Shakes Up the Seismology World
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of earthquakes and other seismological events
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Meet the Uninfectables
Hospital wards, grocery stores, and food delivery services are turning to robotic devices to better navigate the pandemic.
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Medical Professionals Tap AI to Combat COVID-19
Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are aiding hospitals and healthcare experts in the battle against the coronavirus.
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When Drones Fly
Drone technology is poised to enter the mainstream of business and society, but engineering robust controls remains a challenge.
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Lost in Translation?
Machine language translation is advancing rapidly, but can it reach the level of human understanding?
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Underwater Drones Make Waves
Underwater drones offer scientists a glimpse into the world's least-known frontier.
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Digital Twins Grow Up
The idea of creating digital twins to simulate real-world systems isn't new, but the concept is advancing rapidly.
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Who Owns Your Face?
Today's facial recognition tools raise new questions about how, where, and when data can be used.
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A Healthy Dose of Wearables
Smart watches and other wearables are evolving into medical devices that will drive significant changes in healthcare.
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The Future of Data Storage
Research into next-generation storage techniques marches forward, yet tape remains the most viable, dependable medium.
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A Brave New World of Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering technologies are advancing at a furious rate, changing the world one cell at a time.
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