Professor Kathleen Fisher explains how recent developments by DARPA have allowed computer scientists to use mathematical proofs to verify that code—up to 100,000 lines of it at a time—is functionally correct and free of bugs.

Professor Matthias Scheutz spoke to Austria's Der Standard about the unidirectional emotional bonds that humans can create between themselves and robots like automated vacuum cleaners.

Associate Professor Chris Swan spoke to WGBH about effective testing methods for ash from an ash landfill in Saugus, Massachusetts. 

New miniaturized sensors developed by Tufts researchers can be mounted directly on a tooth and transmit information on glucose, salt and alcohol intake wirelessly to a mobile device.

Professor William Messner spoke to the Boston Herald about the way forward for autonomous cars.

Kathleen Fisher, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, will work with other experts to identify and respond to national security challenges posed by artificial intelligence. 

Dean of Graduate Education Karen Panetta spoke to TechRepublic about the place of Java in the new era of computer programming. 

A new undergraduate degree-granting program in data science will be offered within the School of Engineering starting this fall.

Tufts researchers have discovered a one-step method of 3D freeform printing for silk fibroin.

Bridge Professor J.P. de Ruiter has been elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS).