Single-cell RNA-seq AI analysis has become the default way to make sense of the millions of expression measurements a single experiment can now generate. Turning raw sequencing counts into ...

Computer algorithms are step-by-step instructions that help computers solve problems, process data, and deliver results. They power search engines, AI systems, online shopping, navigation apps, and ...

Algorithms are everywhere, even when we do not notice them. They help us search the web, navigate roads, and discover new content online. Understanding how algorithms work is one of the simplest ways ...

It's a simple word that has developed a sinister connotation: algorithm. For many of us, algorithms help determine what we watch, read and listen to — in the process, confirming our tastes and biases, ...

When Markiplier’s gaming streams or Emma Chamberlain’s coffee-soaked vlogs show up in your YouTube feed, it’s because these videos are algorithmically anointed. The YouTube algorithm delivers relevant ...

Do you feel like "algorithms seem difficult"? Rest assured. An algorithm is simply a precise set of instructions. It is essentially the same as a cooking recipe or navigation instructions from a car ...

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...

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 ...

The impacts of social media algorithms are manifold: Algorithmically powered newsfeeds on social media threaten to destabilize countries and governments around the world, deeply impact mental health, ...