Communications of the ACM
The news archive provides access to past news stories from Communications of the ACM and other sources by date.
December 2009
From Communications of the ACM
Ready For a Web OS?
The hegemony of the traditional desktop operating system is starting to fracture with the emergence of a new generation of Web browsers that may finally herald the long-awaited convergence of Web and OS.
From Communications of the ACM
Making Automation Work
Today's automated systems provide enormous safety and convenience. However, when glitches, problems, or breakdowns occur, the results can be catastrophic.
From Communications of the ACM
Problem Solvers
This year's Grace Hopper Celebration focused on using technology for social good.
From Communications of the ACM
Blueprints For Self-Assembly
Researchers are using tools from information theory and computer science to facilitate the automatic creation of nanoscale structures.