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 ...

Overview: Strong knowledge of data structures and recognizing common patterns makes complex coding questions easier and faster to solve.Thinking out loud during ...

Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for ...

Children as young as 4 years old are capable of finding efficient solutions to complex problems, such as independently inventing sorting algorithms developed by computer scientists. The scientists ...

Estimating the number of triangles in a graph is a fundamental problem and has found applications in many fields. This ...