Computing & Information Sciences

Scientists find 'holy grail' of evolving modular networks

Computer scientists say biological modularity evolved as a byproduct of selection to reduce the number and length of network connections, or 'wiring.'

Cornell graphics researchers win Academy Awards

Faculty and alumni share Academy Awards for software to simulate fire and smoke and tools for managing complex animations.

New service helps researchers manage, share data

The Research Data Management Service Group helps researchers organize and document their data, find a place to keep it and deal with the data management requirements of funding agencies.

For honest voting, write a message the 'man in the middle' can't intercept

Cornell computer scientists have developed a new way to send a 'non-malleable' message - one that cannot be altered by a third party - over a computer network. (Dec. 10, 2012)

Word choices on political issues reveal ways of thinking

A free online tool provides a glimpse into how political events are being covered and discussed in media and political speeches. (Nov. 5, 2012)

Smart as a bird: Flying rescue robot will autonomously avoid obstacles

Cornell researchers have created an autonomous flying robot that is as smart as a bird when it comes to maneuvering around obstacles. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Free program makes computer graphics more realistic

A Cornell graduate student has created a free, open-source rendering program that is in use by computer graphics researchers around the world, using an algorithm that had stymied most programmers. (Oct. 8, 2012)

Are there MOOCs in Cornell's future?

Cornell must decide whether or not to join other leading universities in offering free online courses to vast numbers of students.

Wireless data centers could be faster, cheaper, greener

Cornell computer scientists have proposed an innovative wireless design that could greatly reduce the cost and power consumption of massive cloud computing data centers, while improving performance. (Sept. 26, 2012)