The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Yann LeCun’s argues that there are limitations of chain-of-thought (CoT) prompting and large language model (LLM) reasoning. LeCun argues that these fundamental limitations will require an entirely ...

Abstract: A new approach to solving optimization problems in the field of machine learning is considered. The greatest complexity among such problems is the problem of gradient search for the optimum ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

What did you dream of doing when you were 16 years old? I wanted to drive a car and travel the world. But American mathematician Ray Solomonoff had more ambitious goals at that age. He wanted to find ...

A simple simplex solver written in Javascript. It can solve linear programs and mixed integer programs using the revised simplex method and branch and bound techniques. Daily Fantasy Football lineup ...

Abstract: The Branch-and-Bound(B&B) algorithm is an effective method for solving the Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) problem. Its performance significantly impacts the overall performance of ...

Start with trust and end with speed. When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, ...