For half a century, computing advanced in a reassuring, predictable way. Transistors—devices used to switch electrical ...

An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused ...

Abstract: A methodology for creating self-learning tutorials, including tutorials that use screencast technology, is described in this recommended practice. Methods and practices that are applicable ...

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.

When your system suddenly stops responding, the first thing to do is to wait a minute. Rebooting is useful, as it clears temporary files, refreshes system memory, and resolves a surprising number of ...

ClickFix attacks have evolved to feature videos that guide victims through the self-infection process, a timer to pressure targets into taking risky actions, and automatic detection of the operating ...

Picture this: you’re at the helm of a sophisticated avionics suite, trusting every gauge and blinking light. Your flight plan is impeccable, air traffic control is on call, and your co‑pilot follows ...

America’s grand strategy is in turmoil. Over the past decade, power shifts, territorial disputes, and the faltering of international institutions have fueled an increasingly heated debate about what ...

Physicists present evidence that the universe is not a computer simulation. Credit: Amanclos / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr A team of physicists has presented new mathematical evidence that challenges the ...