So, what exactly is this Q# thing Microsoft is pushing for quantum computing? Think of it as a special language, kind of like how Python is for web stuff or C++ is for games. Q# is built from the ...

At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.

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Health insurance can be complicated to understand, especially for those already struggling to make ends meet. However, Arizona has a health insurance option for those who need assistance. Known as the ...

Wondering how Tron: Ares connects its high-tech finale to the legacy of the original films? The third chapter in Disney’s sci-fi saga delivers a mix of emotional closure, futuristic ambition, and ...

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The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine that someone gives you a list of five numbers: 1, 6, 21, 107, and—wait for it—47,176,870. Can you guess what comes next? If ...

More than three decades ago, Congress created the 340B program to help safety-net hospitals and clinics expand resources and care for underserved communities. By requiring pharmaceutical companies to ...

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