At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.

Software engineering is the branch of computer science that deals with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. Software engineers apply engineering principles and ...

The operational cleavage between the US public health and medical care systems contributed to the country’s difficulty in containing community spread of COVID-19 in the pandemic’s first months. We ...

Historically, December is a solid month for equity markets with gains accelerating into the end of the month with a “Santa Claus” rally. The U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate announcement scheduled ...

TIOBE Index for December 2025: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages Your email has been sent December’s TIOBE Index lands with a quieter top tier but a livelier shuffle just beneath it. The main ...

Having a cozy place to watch the newest and boldest movies is essential for any entertainment goer. Nothing beats going to the theater for most folks, but there are plenty of ways to turn your at-home ...

Acclaimed as a mathematical genius, Ada Lovelace is said to have understood the potential of the first computer blueprints better than their inventor. A serendipitous friendship with the mathematician ...

Thermal power generation faces risks from rising water temperatures and scarcity, worsened by decarbonization efforts that prioritize the retirement of lower-risk units. To reconcile energy security ...