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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.


VR Headset on ISS 'Really Makes a Difference' for Astronaut Exercise
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VR Headset on ISS 'Really Makes a Difference' for Astronaut Exercise

Astronauts on the International Space Station can experience cycling routes on Earth with the help of a VR headset and a new exercise bike.

Carmakers Park Aging Models as U.N. Cyber Rule Comes into Effect
From ACM TechNews

Carmakers Park Aging Models as U.N. Cyber Rule Comes into Effect

Some European car manufacturers are discontinuing older vehicle models ahead of the full implementation of a U.N. cybersecurity regulation in July.

Lizard-Like Robot for Mars Exploration
From ACM TechNews

Lizard-Like Robot for Mars Exploration

A lizard-inspired robot could be used to improve existing rover models for navigating Mars-like terrain.

Drones Help Conserve Coastal Ecosystems
From ACM TechNews

Drones Help Conserve Coastal Ecosystems

University of Alabama student researchers have built and deployed drones as part of coastal conservation efforts.

In Memoriam: Niklaus Wirth
From Communications of the ACM

In Memoriam: Niklaus Wirth

The overriding philosophy of computing pioneer Niklaus Wirth, who died on January 1, 2024, was that systems should be simple, efficient, and "elegant."

Mind-Reading Devices Are Revealing the Brain's Secrets
From ACM TechNews

Mind-Reading Devices Are Revealing the Brain's Secrets

Brain-computer interfaces are helping researchers learn more about brain anatomy.

The Seeing Eye Dog V2.0
From ACM TechNews

The Seeing Eye Dog V2.0

Researchers at the University of Glasgow in Scotland showed off the latest iteration of their RoboGuide, an AI-powered quadruped robot designed to assist visually...

NASA Urges Public to Listen During Total Solar Eclipse
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NASA Urges Public to Listen During Total Solar Eclipse

The NASA-funded Eclipse Soundscapes Project is calling on citizen scientists to "listen" to the sounds of animals, birds, and insects during the April 8 total solar...

The Text File that Runs the Internet
From ACM News

The Text File that Runs the Internet

For decades, robots.txt governed the behavior of Web crawlers. But as unscrupulous AI companies seek out more and more data, the basic social contract of the Web...

Chatbot Shows Talent for Predicting Chemical Properties, Reactions
From ACM TechNews

Chatbot Shows Talent for Predicting Chemical Properties, Reactions

Researchers adapted GPT-3, the large language model behind ChatGPT, to answer questions about chemical compounds or materials.

The Campaign Against Deepfakes
From ACM News

The Campaign Against Deepfakes

Digital deceit is on the rise and needs to be addressed.

Spying on Security Cameras Through Walls
From ACM TechNews

Spying on Security Cameras Through Walls

Northeastern University researchers have developed a way to access video feeds from home security, dashboard, and smartphone cameras through walls.

Computer-Engineered DNA to Study Cell Identities
From ACM TechNews

Computer-Engineered DNA to Study Cell Identities

A new algorithm can be used to design synthetic DNA segments that provide real-time information about the identity and state of cells.

How to Find a Needle in a Haystack
From ACM News

How to Find a Needle in a Haystack

AI pattern recognition algorithms speed up the search.

Scientists Find Optimal Balance of Data Storage and Time
From ACM News

Scientists Find Optimal Balance of Data Storage and Time

Seventy years after the invention of a data structure called a hash table, theoreticians have found the most efficient possible configuration for it.

Computer Scientists Find Gaps in Privacy Practices of Political Campaign Websites
From ACM TechNews

Computer Scientists Find Gaps in Privacy Practices of Political Campaign Websites

A study by computer scientists revealed that interacting with political campaign websites puts people's personal information at risk.
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