Communications of the ACM
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September 2017
From ACM TechNews
Ornl Researchers Turn to Deep Learning to Solve Science's Big Data Problem
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have received a $2-million grant to study the potential of machine learning to revolutionize scientific data analysis.
From ACM TechNews
Blossom: A Handmade Approach to Social Robotics From Cornell and Google
Blossom is a social robot built from natural materials like cotton and wool.
From ACM Careers
These Robots Are sing Static Electricity to Make Nikes
The most labor intensive part of putting together a pair of Nikes is assembling the "upper"—the flexible part of the shoe that sits on top of your foot.
From Communications of the ACM
It's All About Image
Image recognition technology is advancing rapidly. Researchers are discovering new ways to tackle the task without enormous datasets.
From Communications of the ACM
Charles W. Bachman: 1924-2017
An engineer best known for his work in database management systems, and in techniques of layered architecture that include Bachman diagrams.
From Communications of the ACM
Broadband to Mars
Scientists are demonstrating that lasers could be the future of space communication.
From Communications of the ACM
Turing Laureates Celebrate Award's 50th Anniversary
ACM recently held a conference in celebration of the first 50 years of the ACM A.M. Turing Award.
From Communications of the ACM
Why GPS Spoofing Is a Threat to Companies, Countries
Technology that falsifies navigation data presents significant dangers to public and private organizations.