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To solve compatibility issues, Microsoft would quietly patch other people's code

Long before automatic updates, the Windows 95 team tweaked third-party software to keep it running How to get that ...

Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices

In rock-paper-scissors, the ideal strategy is simple: You should play a random move each round, choosing all three ...
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Marshfield Farmers Market SNAP Matching Program Runs Out of Funds as Need Grows

The Marshfield Farmers Market is facing a funding crisis for its SNAP matching program, which provides up to $20 in free local farm products to qualifying customers. The program, which covers eggs, ...
Nature

What is the expectation maximization algorithm?

Probabilistic models, such as hidden Markov models or Bayesian networks, are commonly used to model biological data. Much of their popularity can be attributed to the existence of efficient and robust ...
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Code Switch

What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore ...