A new three-dimensional printing technique makes it easier for surgeons to pick the right-sized heart valves for their patients.
Computing Profession
Advertisement
Organic Optical Transistor Outperforms Silicon
All-optical logic gates were made possible through the use of organic materials sandwiched between layers of silicon/tantalum dielectrics.
The Autocracy of Autonomous Systems
We, as developers of such systems, need to take some conscious decisions to make sure we do not usher in the age of autocracy of autonomous systems.
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?
A Response to Fake News as a Response to Citizens United
How boundaries on speech could free the market for speech.
The Success of the Web: A Triumph of the Amateurs
Connecting the unique factors that influenced the origination and subsequent development of the World Wide Web.
Dispelling Common Myths About ACM Awards and Honors
Have you wondered why a person you admire has not received an ACM award? As a former ACM Awards Chair, I'd like to share some insights on what makes nominations effective.
Cutting the Wait For CS Advice
Mark Guzdial suggests ways to cut the long lines for college students seeking to meet with their computer science advisors.
Block-based Programming in Computer Science Education
Considering how block-based programming environments and tools might be used at the introductory level and beyond.
Scaling Static Analyses at Facebook
Key lessons for designing static analysis tools deployed to find bugs in hundreds of millions of lines of code.
Embedded EthiCS: Integrating Ethics Across CS Education
A Harvard-based pilot program integrates class sessions on ethical reasoning into courses throughout its computer science curriculum.
In trying to "drown" the opposition with daily online elections, I didn't realize they could wash me away.
The Drive to Quantum Computing
The U.S. National Quantum Initiative will support the push towards a quantum computing infrastructure, ecosystem, and workforce.
Lessons from a First-Year Seminar
Teaching a first-year seminar to a mixed group musters the basics of computer science.
Researchers find a way to make many implanted medical devices virtually hack-proof.
Contention Over H-1B Visas is Hot Again
Should the U.S. admit more, or fewer, foreign technology workers?
Shape the Future of Computing
ACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.
Get InvolvedCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.
By opening CACM to the world, we hope to increase engagement among the broader computer science community and encourage non-members to discover the rich resources ACM has to offer.
Learn More