On this Smart Start Monday, we’re focusing on higher education. Ray Basaldua returned to share more about the ERC Development Network and how its tools are desi ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Solving the Rubik’s Cube has challenged human thinking since its inception in 1974. Now, the 3D logic puzzle is posed as an easy game for future artificial intelligence systems. Specifically, ...

Researchers have developed an algorithm that enhances the ability of a quantum computer to more efficiently find the best solution for complicated problems. Tohoku University researchers have ...

A group of computer gamers are making habit of outshining scientists at their own game. Most of them have no scientific background, but they have a track record of cracking tough scientific puzzles, ...

We have met our match at the genteel pastime of jigsaw puzzles. It seems an algorithm can now whiz through 10,000 pieces in 24 hours. The speedy solver could also help piece together shredded ...