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Computational Art: 2022 Wolfram Language Winners

June 2, 2022

The Wolfram Language is incredibly versatile, and while it is most closely associated with mathematics, it has powerful features in a range of areas. As a challenge to our users on Wolfram Community, the 2022 Wolfram Computational Art Contest prompted participants to use Wolfram technology to flex their creativity to generate art.

Eryn Gillam, Technical Team Lead, Outreach & Communications

Education & Academic

Liberal Arts, Meet Computation A Wolfram Community Introduction

May 20, 2022

We can guess if you’re reading the Wolfram Blog that you’re probably a Wolfram Language user, whether as a recreational programmer, a physics professor or a high-powered data scientist. And let’s be honest about another thing: if you’re using it to solve algebraic integrals or analyze SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences or some other complex subject, you’re likely a big-brained person. I mean, you’re investigating the very nature of the universe in all its facets, right?

Mark Long, Senior Editorial Content Manager, Outreach & Communications

Computation & Analysis

Building a Pulse-Forming Network with the Wolfram Language

May 6, 2022

In many physics experiments, a voltage or current is desired that quickly rises to a particular value, stays there for a duration of time and then declines rapidly, giving the so-called flat-top profile or square wave.

Robert Mendelsohn, Product Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Computation & Analysis

Solving Knightdoku Challenges the Wolfram Way

April 1, 2022

Each issue of the Mathematical Association of America’s Math Horizons presents readers with puzzles to solve, and the April 2021 issue included the “Knightdoku” challenge created by David Nacin, a math professor at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.

Matthew Sottile, Guest Author

Computation & Analysis

Bowl a Strike with Wolfram System Modeler

March 25, 2022

Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram System Modeler trial. Bowling is a simple game that consists of a ball, 10 pins and a lane. You take the ball, come to the starting line, aim between pins 1 and 3 and throw the ball. You instinctively assume that the ball and the lane are perfect and expect the ball to go straight where you aimed.

Vedat Senol, Applications Engineer, System Modeler (MathCore) Jan Brugård, CEO, Wolfram MathCore

Current Events & History

Say Cheese!

February 25, 2022

We think about it, talk about it, dream about it and sometimes even argue about it.

What is it?

Food!

Isabel Skidmore, Lead Food Developer, Wolfram|Alpha Scientific Content

Computation & Analysis

Ducks on a Pond 3D Gifting with the Wolfram Language

February 11, 2022

Last year I sent my wife, Julia, a 3D-printed heart pendant. Then I wondered what I should give to her as a birthday gift this year. More precisely, what should I build to express my love?

Frederick Wu, Guest Author

Computation & Analysis

Wordle the Wolfram Way

February 4, 2022

The free online game Wordle has come at a time when each of us needs a simple, friendly challenge to take our minds off other worldly issues. The concept is simple and engaging: you are challenged to guess a five-letter word in six guesses.

David Reiss, Senior Principal Consultant, Wolfram Solutions

Computation & Analysis

Digital Vintage Sound Modeling Analog Drums with the Wolfram Language and System Modeler

December 29, 2021

Explore the contents of this article with a free Wolfram System Modeler trial.You may not know what a Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is, but you have most certainly heard it. The TR-808 is a programmable drum machine released by Roland in 1980. The 808 is one of the most iconic drum machines and has been used in a wide variety of music, such as hip-hop, dance, soul, electro, pop and many more.

Leonardo Laguna Ruiz, Software Engineer, System Modeler (MathCore)