Maintenance of the software that’s used for the hardest physics calculations rests almost entirely with a retiree. The situation reveals the problematic incentive structure of academia. Recently, I ...

We often think that computers close computerA device that processes information by following a set of rules called a program. and computing devices are really clever. Sometimes we think they are more ...

Recently, I watched a fellow particle physicist talk about a calculation he had pushed to a new height of precision. His tool? A 1980s-era computer program called FORM. Particle physicists use some of ...

Learning to program in C on an online platform can provide structured learning and a certification to show along with your resume. Learning C can still be useful in 2026, especially if you want to ...