Google Squared presents search results in a spreadsheet

Google Squared is a new experimental version of Google. Instead of presenting search results in the usual list of links, it instead presents them in a structured spreadsheet. Results vary depending on your search query–the suggested example search “planets,” shown here, returns columns on each planet’s orbital period and density, as well as a description and image. You can also add items of your own, and save your “squares” if you’re signed in with a Google account. Squares may become an interesting alternative to Wolfram|Alpha, the “computational knowledge engine” currently making waves.

(via Lifehacker)

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Aaron Sumner

Aaron Sumner is the Director of Technology for Research and Development at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has worked in web development and instructional technology since 1994.