Microsoft tests search clustering
BetaNews | at | by Mike
Microsoft Research is testing a search toolbar that utilizes an experimental search result clustering technique to automatically categorize search results into groups by topic. But Microsoft isn't the only one who sees potential in the feature; America Online this week implemented clustering into its revamped AOL Search.
Clustering brings a semblance of order to search results, which are traditionally arranged by their ordinal ranking without much emphasis on making navigation more convenient.