When the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 2 spend exactly zero time in front of screens, what its members are concerned about is substitution—all...Technology Review From ACM Opinion | February 29, 2012
In a nutshell, no. It certainly attracts people who are regarded as elite in their area of expertise. But the word "elitist" implies exclusionary, and there have...TED From ACM Opinion | February 29, 2012
A case before the European Court of Justice has significant implications for innovation and competition in the software industry.Pamela Samuelson From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2012
Considering the basic ethical questions that must be resolved in the new realm of cyberwarfare.Patrick Lin, Fritz Allhoff, Neil C. Rowe From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2012
Once upon a time, a very long time ago, in 1995 to be precise, a scholar named Eli Noam published an article in the prestigious journal Science under the titleElectronics...The Guardian From ACM Opinion | February 5, 2012
The number of U.S. undergraduate degrees being awarded in most STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) has risen steadily in recent years...Scientific American From ACM Opinion | January 25, 2012
Hoxton, we have a problem. Much has been written about how we need to improve the way we educate our children about technology. This is all great, but it's not...The Kernel From ACM Opinion | January 24, 2012
Upon closer examination, everything old appears to be new again in the realm of software engineering.Marvin V. Zelkowitz From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2012
Examining the role of human emotional response in making complex security-related decisions.Rose McDermott From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2012
Considering the unexpected risks associated with seemingly minor technological changes.Donald A. Norman From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2012
Reallocating valuable wireless spectrum can generate billions of dollars in revenue to the U.S. federal government while also benefiting consumers.Gregory Rosston From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2012
So, you have a son or daughter who is showing some interest in computer programming, but you're not really sure where to start.Wired From ACM Careers | January 18, 2012
Through the National Institutes of Health, American taxpayers have long supported research directed at understanding and treating human disease.The New York Times From ACM Opinion | January 11, 2012
If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, let me suggest an idea that you might not have considered: You should learn computer programming. Specifically,...Slate From ACM Opinion | January 6, 2012