Computational biology, a field that has emerged at the intersection of biology, computer science, and mathematics, has revolutionized our understanding of living systems. By leveraging computational ...

Like many of us, [Tim]’s seen online videos of circuit sculptures containing illuminated LED filaments. Unlike most of us, however, he went a step further by using graph theory to design glowing ...

Condensed-matter physics and materials science have a silo problem. Although researchers in these fields have access to vast amounts of data – from experimental records of crystal structures and ...

GenAI may be accelerating a developmental transition in how learners conceptualize programming itself.

ACM has named 71 new Fellows. ACM Fellows are registered members of the society and were selected by their peers for achieving remarkable results through their technical innovations and/or service to ...

Math didn’t just inspire AI; it breathed life into it. It is the invisible language that allows machines to see, translate, predict, and adapt. For educators and students alike, understanding this ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Google’s June 2025 Core Update just finished. What’s notable is that while some say it was a big update, it didn’t feel disruptive, indicating that the changes may have been more subtle than game ...

Trek is a Python package that provides functionality for optimizing paths and travel times between nodes on a geospatial map, using graph theory algorithms and simulations. This package can be used to ...

Here’s a scary scenario: You’ve been put in charge of air traffic control at Newark airport near New York. You need to make sure every plane can taxi between the runway and its gate without hitting ...