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A new computational method reveals a faster way to explore intricate quantum systems, pointing toward emerging applications in next-generation computing. Credit: Stock A new quantum-inspired algorithm ...

When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs ...

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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 ...