Data work in 2026 asks for more than chart building. Professionals are expected to clean data, query databases, explain ...

Overview You might be familiar with how Python and C can work together, by way of projects like Cython. The new PythoC project has a unique twist on working with both languages: it lets you write type ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

Adding numbers to your passwords makes them more secure. In fact, most sites and services these days require alphanumeric passwords at the very least. Some people ...

Create unique usernames in seconds for all your online accounts. We always emphasize the importance of strong passwords, but that’s only part of the equation. Your usernames also play a role in ...

Abstract: True random generators are widely used for the generation of cipher keys, VLSI testing, and completely randomized designs where an unpredictable result is desired. However, the output of a ...

A new 48-bit pseudo-random number generator, suitable for several computers, was tested statistically for randomness to determine its adequacy for use in Monte Carlo programs. Frequency tests, ...

Visual reasoning tasks challenge artificial intelligence models to interpret and process visual information using both perception and logical reasoning. These tasks span a wide range of applications, ...

Pull requests help you collaborate on code with other people. As pull requests are created, they’ll appear here in a searchable and filterable list. To get started, you should create a pull request.

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

If your name gets picked for jury duty, it’s because a computer used a random number generator to select it. The same goes for tax audits or when you opt for a quick pick lottery ticket. But how can ...