The Inca may have invented the world’s first computer system—600 years ago

Scientists used the quipu’s data to build working spreadsheets, file systems, and encryption tools, rivaling conventional computing methods.
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Modern Computing’s Roots Or The Manchester Baby

In the heart of Manchester, UK, a groundbreaking event took place in 1948: the first modern computer, known as the Manchester Baby, ran its very first program. The Baby’s ability to execute stored ...

Maps, math, and the moon: How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science

This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming. View on ...