Computer Science

Algorithm-based approach makes surveillance and social media less tedious.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The camera allows astronomers to peer into a previously unseen portion of the universe.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor
Computer graphics and Oscar-winning technology bring the film to life.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
A new algorithm can track influenza in the U.S. in real time.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor
Human genomes are a boon to medical research, but pose privacy risks.
Sarah Witman, Contributor
Access to the past would open all sorts of new possibilities of more than travel.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Successful books have stylistic similarities, researchers found.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Researchers examine Internet for evidence of travel through time.
Jessica Orwig, Contributor
Another year of quality science coverage.
Sara Rennekamp, Contributing Editor
Scientist in New Hampshire uses data from space to create unique music.
Chris Gorski, Editor
A computer's microphone and speakers can covertly send and receive data.
Ker Than, Contributor
Atop a ridge in Antarctica, temperatures can drop below -136 degrees F.
Chris Gorski, Editor