Biology and Computer Science offer a joint curriculum focused on the emerging field of computational biology that involves the development and application of data analysis methods, theoretical ...

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A physicist has mounted one of the most detailed technical challenges yet against the idea that our universe is a computer ...

Over the past decade, the role of atomic scale simulation has greatly expanded. Once a retrospective and explanatory technique, it is now a powerful discovery and optimization tool. This shift was ...

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Simulation theory proposes that our reality is a sophisticated computer simulation, raising profound questions about the nature of consciousness and existence. Simulation theory is a fascinating ...

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In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Situated within the McCormick School of Engineering and driven by the CS+X initiative, the Department of Computer Science (CS) at Northwestern University prepares students to perform impactful and ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...