Computation
Targeted results
March 31, 2011
By envisioning data as 'graphs,' MIT researchers show how to find local solutions to otherwise overwhelmingly complex problems.
Can telecom data help redraw political boundaries?
December 9, 2010
By analyzing one of the world’s largest databases of phone data, researchers partition Great Britain into densely interconnected regions.
Programming crowds
October 27, 2010
With the Web, people worldwide can work on distributed tasks. But getting reliable results requires algorithms that specify workflow between people, not transistors.
Fueling up for 26.2 miles
October 21, 2010
HST student develops model that can help marathon runners pace themselves to a strong finish.
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