Overview: An algorithm is a step-by-step set of instructions that takes an input and produces a clear output, just like a ...

From the physical world to the virtual world, algorithms are seemingly everywhere. David J. Malan, Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, has been challenged to explain the science of ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

For the first time, new algorithms may be able to automatically explain why some self-driving cars crash – a question crucial to answer as more autonomous vehicles take to the roads.