Many properties of molecules cannot be predicted from the properties of the atoms they consist of. These properties only emerge when they are combined—a phenomenon known in science as "emergence." A ...

Computer science, at its most fundamental, is all about inputs and outputs. Consider the simple case of multiplying two numbers on a pocket calculator. You punch in some inputs — the specific numbers ...

Leaders are under relentless pressure to perform in an environment of increasing uncertainty and change. Many feel stuck, relying on planning, control, technical expertise, and other familiar ...

Many authors have written about the harm of oversimplification, pointing out that it distorts reality, leads to shallow understanding, impairs problem-solving, and fuels biases. In culture wars, it ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues. If alien ...

We have been starting to use LC for a few months now, and really appreciate it. And consider it now mandatory for our projects. We think LC0010 is really interesting. We are convinced functions should ...

Over the years, I’ve seen leaders wrestle with the hidden impact of complexity on their businesses. They suspect it’s there, slowing everything down and piling on costs, but figuring out where it’s ...

As global attention this past week focused on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C., business leaders gathered again in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual meeting of the ...

The game of chess has long been central to computer science and AI-related research, most notably in IBM’s Deep Blue in the 1990s and, more recently, AlphaZero. But the game is about more than ...

Gemma Johnson is a Senior Contributor from the United Kingdom who writes guides, lists, and updates. Gemma's passion for video games began in the 90s, growing up with classic titles like Goldeneye, ...