In rock-paper-scissors, the ideal strategy is simple: You should play a random move each round, choosing all three ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine you had a friend who gave different answers to the same question, depending on how you asked it. “What’s the capital of Peru?” ...

TOPSHOT - President Trump's plan to create a "national bitcoin stockpile" has fueled speculation that other countries will follow suit. Game theory helps explain the logic behind Bitcoin's recent ...

Donald Trump imposed high tariffs before negotiations to set terms and pressure partners Tariffs included 25% on India, 35% on Canada, 30% on Mexico and the EU, plus proposed blanket tariffs Trump ...

Rob Gilles does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Aden Carter is a contributor for XDA with a focus on gaming. He has spent the last five years guiding players through their favorite games and offering his opinions on the biggest gaming topics. When ...

Mark Colyvan receives funding from The Australian Research Council. The most serious environmental problems facing our planet require cooperative solutions. Ensuring the sustainability of the ...

When outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles occur despite highly effective vaccines being available, it’s easy to conclude that parents who don’t vaccinate their children are ...