The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you’ve been making the same commute for a long time, you’ve probably settled on what seems like the best route. But “best” is a ...

"An algorithm is the description of a sequence of steps to obtain a result from elements provided as input" In the sequence of steps to be performed, there are 3 main features of the algorithm: a ...

Software architect Michael Birken has created the Tetris Printer Algorithm, a program that can draw using Tetris pieces. The algorithm is able to play the famous puzzle game, rotating, positioning, ...