Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

Let's be real: you've spent more time scrolling through Netflix's than actually watching it. If you're sick of the algorithm force-feeding you the same five shows and a bunch of "98% matches" you'd ...

(CNN) — Emma Stone’s algorithm is playing up again. The two-time Academy Award winner reported in May that she was being fed a load of “crazy sh*t” online since researching her part as a woman swept ...

Researchers have combined the Dijkstra and Bellman-Ford algorithms to develop an even faster way to find the shortest paths ...

Scientists at TU Delft, the Netherlands, have developed a new algorithm that allows multiple autonomous drones to work ...

The TU Delft researchers said their algorithm enables drones to carry heavier payloads together, even in windy conditions.

Justin Timberlake has paid tribute to D’Angelo, whose three solo albums — his debut, Brown Sugar, 2000’s Voodoo, and 2014’s Black Messiah — reshaped the landscape of soul music and helped ignite a new ...

It will take months for Russia to find ways to evade new U.S. sanctions. But if Iran can keep its energy exports flowing under heavy restrictions, Moscow probably can too. Brent crude rose by around ...

A post about a homeowner who discovered a piece of history hidden beneath their floor has captivated viewers on Reddit. The post, titled “Pulled up some old linoleum,” was shared in June by ...