Researchers have developed a new computational approach that uncovers possible drugs for specific cellular targets for ...

Five classic gravy methods, from cornstarch slurry to pan drippings, went head-to-head to find out which one makes the richest, smoothest, and most flavorful sauce for your holiday feast. The center ...

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 ...

A head-to-head showdown puts the classic roux method against the egg technique to find the best way to make mac and cheese. What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into ...

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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 ...

Every time a new slang word gets coined on the Internet, linguist Adam Aleksic is thrilled. “It’s definitely good for me in that I stay in business,” says Aleksic, who studies the origins of words and ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

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 easiest pieces first. But this kind of sorting has a cost.

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