The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have ...

Abstract: The topology and line parameters of low-voltage transformer area are often difficult to obtain, and distributed photovoltaic (PV) access makes the distribution grid’s power flow ...

I was reviewing the code for the DDA algorithm (found in graphics/digital_differential_analyzer_line.py). The current docstring is very minimal. It only says: Draws a ...

(Family Features) Fall is the perfect time for homeowners to take simple steps to lower utility bills, improve comfort and take advantage of available rebate programs. While 71% of homeowners say ...

It’s been tough watching Asha Alahan lately on Coronation Street. She’s been through so much; the panic, the guilt, the pressure to keep it together. But just when it feels like she’s about to break, ...

It's easy to assume that the e-commerce boom is all about flashy storefronts, speedy shipping, and frictionless apps. But behind every "Buy Now" button lies a bigger transformation—one that's ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a pretty good start to begin the 2025-26 season, as they are 4-2 on the season and came away from their California road trip 2-1. During the trip, they were ...

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 ...

Matthew Stafford and the Rams have a simple rule they follow to avoid fumbling before the goal line. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK On the topic, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford ...

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey has confirmed what the future holds for Asha Alahan following her devastating new storyline, with the actor sharing that she has no plans to leave the soap. It's ...