IBM researchers have demonstrated a quantum-proof encryption method called CRYSTALS that can successfully encrypt a magnetic-tap storage device.
Scientific American From ACM TechNews | October 9, 2019
A new technique can transform the quantum behavior of an intermetallic crystal of cerium, palladium, and silicon so electrons compete to occupy either orbitals...Rice University From ACM TechNews | August 29, 2019
Researchers at the University of Arizona have used supercomputer simulations to understand how galaxies such as the Milky Way come into existence.
University of Arizona From ACM TechNews | August 16, 2019
Many computer scientists doubted ad hoc methods would ever give way to a more general approach to finding nearest neighbors. They were wrong.
Erica Klarreich From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2019
A new framework is being used to secure the 2020 U.S. Census from database reconstruction attacks.
Logan Kugler From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2019
Although a fully realized quantum network is still a far-off vision, recent breakthroughs have convinced some physicists that a simple proof-of-principle is imminent...Scientific American From ACM News | June 19, 2019
Luminous Computing has developed an optical microchip that runs AI models much faster than other semiconductors while using less power.
Technology Review From ACM News | June 13, 2019
Ethical responsibility is especially critical to artificial intelligence developers, said Catherine Flick of the ACM Committee on Professional Ethics.
InfoQ From ACM TechNews | June 7, 2019
An international team of researchers used a supercomputer and custom-written code to generate the "most detailed" black hole simulation yet.
CNet From ACM TechNews | June 7, 2019
Yale University researchers have developed a technique for saving Schrodinger's cat by predicting its jumps and taking real-time actions.
YaleNews From ACM TechNews | June 4, 2019
How long can the silicon foundry sector continue to adapt, as physical limits make further shrinkage virtually impossible?
Don Monroe From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2019
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have integrated two CRISPR-Cas9-based core processors into human cells, marking a significant breakthrough toward creating... From ACM TechNews | April 19, 2019
The photo is undeniably cute: a mom and a dad—he with a stubbly beard and rimless glasses, she with choppy brown hair and a wide grin—goofing around and eating...CNN From ACM News | April 19, 2019
At almost every wavelength, engineers have electromagnetic antennae that can detect and record the waves and create exotic images of the world at radio, microwave...Technology Review From ACM News | April 12, 2019
Scientists have revealed the first-ever image of a black hole. The picture is the result of a global collaboration in which scientists linked together telescopes...Newsweek From ACM Opinion | April 12, 2019
A spacecraft that was supposed to solve the mystery of methane on Mars has instead compounded scientists' confusion.
Nature From ACM News | April 11, 2019