Researchers in Japan have developed a simpler computing model inspired by the behavior of slime molds. The approach could ...

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel Ising machine that utilizes surface acoustic waves as an effective carrier of dense information flow. This approach enables fast, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Combinatorial optimization problems are ubiquitous, underpinning decision-making in a wide range of fields, including ...

A line of engineering research seeks to develop computers that can tackle a class of challenges called combinatorial optimization problems. These are common in real-world applications such as ...

Rather than requiring engineers to manually configure every step of an analysis, automation ensures that critical procedures are executed consistently. Simulations can be launched in batches, results ...

Quantum computing’s edge looked closer after a hard physics problem seemed beyond classical machines. But a new result shows compressed math and smarter algorithms can match or beat that benchmark, ...