The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...

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In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

Abstract: Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (AOA) has attracted considerable attention owing to its efficient search mechanism; however, it still exhibits deficiencies in optimization accuracy and ...

If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of playing cards, you’ve most likely created a unique deck. That is, you’re probably the only person who has ever arranged the cards in precisely that order. Although ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

A new algorithm helps topology optimizers skip unnecessary iterations, making optimization and design faster, more stable and more useful. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — With the rise of 3D ...

When it comes to teaching math, a debate has persisted for decades: How, and to what degree, should algorithms be a focus of learning math? The step-by-step procedures are among the most debated ...