I believe there are broadly two types of introductory books on computer science. One type is books that get you to start ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Computer scientists often deal with abstract problems that are hard to comprehend, but an exciting new algorithm matters to anyone who ...

The library sorting problem is used across computer science for organizing far more than just books. A new solution is less than a page-width away from the theoretical ideal. Computer scientists often ...

PM. You open a thick textbook you just bought to advance your career or broaden your skill set. For example, a specialized ...

Three new books warn against turning into the person the algorithm thinks you are. Like a lot of Netflix subscribers, I find that my personal feed tends to be hit or miss. Usually more miss. The ...

Three books explore the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. A metronome ticks. A record spins. And as a feel-good pop track plays, a giant compactor slowly crushes a Jenga tower of material ...

Who isn't interested in algorithms? Well, if the truth be told, a great many programmers. Basically we all want to know how to do something, but delving into the details of fundamental algorithms - ...