Explore zero-one integer programming, a key method in logical problem-solving, using binary choices for optimal decisions in finance, production, and more.

Programming will change. There will be fewer professional programmers who make their living coding line-by-line. But programmers will still be needed in order to code line-by-line, either to fill in ...

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.

Nonprofit organization A Touch of Understanding is teaching empathy and inclusion to Northern California students through hands-on workshops about disabilities. IMPACT WITH A TOUCH OF UNDERSTANDING.

Thinking about quantum computers? You might be wondering about the cost. Quantum computer prices in 2025 are a hot topic, and it’s not as straightforward as buying a regular laptop. Several things ...

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Getting started in computer science can feel like a lot. There’s so much to learn, and knowing where to find good information is half the battle. This guide points you toward some helpful computer ...

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 ...