The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at UC Berkeley, George Dantzig—a first-year graduate student—copied two problems ...

Developing advanced semiconductor chips gets harder all the time, pushing electronic design automation (EDA) vendors to innovate in their tools and methodologies. They’re working constantly to improve ...

We’ve all been there, on the short grass inside 100 yards after a crushed drive, hoping to stick it close. Then, the nerves kick in and tension creeps into your swing. Suddenly, you’ve bladed it over ...

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better. In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at the ...

IRVING, TX — In collaboration with more than 30 committee and subcommittee members, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has updated its C901 Standard for PE4710 high-density polyethylene (HDPE ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

State Sen. Jim Runestad wants Attorney General Dana Nessel to criminally investigate a top MSP officer for personal use of a state vehicle. MSP Chief Deputy Director Aimee Brimacombe was earlier the ...

In this video, we return to the Las Vegas casino floor to test a slot machine strategy we discovered on YouTube, incorporating one small change that could make a significant difference. We explore a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a 37-year-old woman who has never been engaged, married or had children. I’ll be graduating soon, and am not sure which title, Miss or Ms., to use for my graduation ...