Computer Science

The lure of big data and machine learning can overshadow the value of thorough scientific inquiry.
Vikram Jandhyala & Nitin Baliga, Guest Contributors
For one night, science and technology are the stars of the show.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
Physicists are developing acoustical "phonons" for computers of the future.
Gabriel Popkin, Contributor
Training 2-foot robot improves 6- to 8-year-olds’ handwriting skills.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Hackers could exploit electrical signals from devices, even those not connected to the Internet.
Ker Than, Contributor
Know when to fold 'em, or ask a computer.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
“Holodeck, take me to the French Revolution.”
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Physicist Kip Thorne addresses critiques of movie's plot elements.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Fifty years after the term "black hole" was coined, audiences and scientists remain captivated.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Researchers warn of “dot-health” Internet domains being sold to the highest bidders.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Your insurer could soon know a lot more than how fast you drive.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Researchers make robots by electrifying paper.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor