On Wednesday, Jelani Nelson, a professor of theoretical computer science and chair of UC Berkeley's electrical engineering and computer science division, announced he was taking a leave of absence to ...

Context graphs, graph memory, and ontologies for AI are converging. What does this mean for enterprise AI in 2026?

The Trump administration wants a useful quantum computer in two years. Microsoft wants one in three. Independent researchers ...

In a laboratory in Broomfield, Colorado, 98 atoms are suspended in midair, held in place by electric fields and cooled to temperatures close to absolute zero.

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Algorithms are the foundation of modern computing. They help computers solve problems, process data, and make decisions efficiently. Understanding the different types of algorithms is an important ...

Having examined wisdom, pleasure, labor, progress, and justice, Solomon’s investigation converges on the unavoidable reality that governs every under‑the‑sun endeavor: mortality. Death is not ...

It’s a weird time to be studying computer science. Recent grads have a higher unemployment rate than those in just about every other major—yes, even philosophy. The internet is littered with rants ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Shira is eager to hear from college students and their families about how you’re feeling about the job market. Drop her a line at shira.ovide@washpost.com. A lot of students took the advice to learn ...

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Spring is a glorious, warm season after the harsh cold of winter—filled with light and more sun-induced vitamin D. Friday, March 20, 2026 (at exactly 10:46 a.m. ET), marks both its triumphant return ...