Spark creator bags computing gong for making big data a little bit smaller

When Zaharia started work on Spark around 2010, analyzing "big data" generally meant using MapReduce, the Java-based ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Creating a Custom AI Agent in New Visual Studio 2026 Insiders Build

A quick hands-on proof of concept shows how Visual Studio's new custom-agent framework can be aimed at a real Blazor project, along with what else is new in the March update.
Investopedia

Sales and Purchase Agreement Explained: Definitions and Examples

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Ariel Courage is ...
The New York Times

Climate and Environment

The decision represents a setback to other local governments around the country that have sued oil companies to recoup the mounting costs of climate change. By Karen Zraick A new satellite could ...
C&EN

Gender and sexuality

This section covers gender and sexuality for science communication, journalism, and inclusive writing. Subtopics include how to use “they” as a personal pronoun, recognition that gender identity and ...