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The power of ants

Find out how ants have inspired a class of cutting-edge algorithms designed to solve complex real-world problems.
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Sophie Huiberts

Sophie Huiberts

Sophie tells us how computer algorithms that, in theory, are hopelessly inefficient, perform extraordinary well in practice.

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Janelle Mason

Janelle Mason

Janelle tells us how computer algorithms can help investigate crime scenes.

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The power of ants

Find out how these humble animals have inspired computer algorithms to solve complex real-world problems.
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Pure maths in crisis?

Proof is the essence of mathematics. But is the standard of proof in research maths really as high as mathematicians would like to believe?
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Robots to play games with

Chess computers were one of the first step towards developing a form of AI. Here's a brief history.