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Computer science and IT

June 2024

  • Somebody pointing at a computer screen which is showing a programming language

    Number of girls in England taking computing GCSE plummets, study finds

    Introduction of new syllabus may be reason number of girls taking subject more than halved in eight years, academics say
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    The Audio Long Read
    From the archive: Can computers ever replace the classroom? – podcast

    This week, from 2020: With 850 million children worldwide shut out of schools, tech evangelists claim now is the time for AI education. But as the technology’s power grows, so too do the dangers that come with it. By Alex Beard

    Google podcasts is closing so if you are listening on this platform, you will need to find a new app on which to listen to The Audio Long Read. Spotify, Pocketcasts, Podcast Player or find one that works for you.
  • Jim Watson

    Other lives
    James Watson obituary

    Other lives: Computer specialist with the civil service who worked on the switch away from manual systems for benefit payments

March 2024

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    Vernor Vinge obituary

  • Edwin Hancock

    Other lives
    Edwin Hancock obituary

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? The word game at the cutting edge of computer science

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? The word game at the cutting edge of computer science

February 2024

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? The magical maths that keeps your data safe

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? The magical maths that keeps your data safe

January 2024

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? Do you think like a software engineer?

    The answer to today’s tantalising tech teaser

November 2023

  • David Turner

    Other lives
    David Turner obituary

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    The Guardian documentary
    Ilya: The AI scientist shaping the world

September 2023

  • Uni Guide 2024 "Subject Tables"

    University Guide 2024
    Best UK universities for computer science & information systems – league table

    The study of the design and technology of computing - includes information systems, software engineering, programming and artificial intelligence

July 2023

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? Are you brainy at binary?

  • London Tech Week<br>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stands at the door of 10 Downing Street, London, as numbers stuck to the door spell out 'London Tech Week' in binary code, ahead of a garden reception for London Tech Week. Binary code is a form of coding language that uses only two symbols, '0' and '1', to convey and store information. Picture date: Wednesday June 14, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? Are you brainy at binary?

June 2023

  • a printed circuit board in the shape of a human brain

    When I lost my job, I learned to code. Now AI doom mongers are trying to scare me all over again

    Tristan Cross
    Silicon Valley wants to make us believe humans are predictable and our skills replaceable. I’ve learned that’s nonsense, says culture writer Tristan Cross

April 2023

  • John Wurr

    Other lives
    John Wurr obituary

    Other lives: Leading trad jazz clarinettist and saxophonist who spent the other half of his life as a computer and IT specialist

March 2023

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? The science of streaming

    How to count without counting

January 2023

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? Prisoners and boxes

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? Prisoners and boxes

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