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Long post alert! Strap in.
I've always been a massive enthusiast for computational intelligence and information sourcing. Enter Wolfram Alpha - perhaps the most under-appreciated intelligence engine out there.
We’re all familiar with Google’s search capabilities, but Wolfram Alpha steps into a whole new dimension. It’s an answer machine that calculates responses based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, methods, and models. The data fields range from mathematics, statistics and data analysis, physics, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, earth sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, units and measures, dates and times, places and geography and many more.
Unlike a search engine, which simply retrieves documents from the web, Wolfram Alpha computes a response. For instance, pose any math-related queries and it will solve the problem step-by-step; want to know the walking distance between two places? Wolfram Alpha feeds you route, distance and even options of places to see on the way. Need a fact? Wolfram Alpha provides it in a mere moment.
Diverse data with near real-time updates, an interactive interface, and a humongous collection of built-in data makes using the engine an enriching experience. Here is how vast its data collection is: it's got a catalog of 39,917 human genes, details of the 10000+ known near Earth asteroids, historical tracking of 27,457 airplanes, 159,231 notable physical quantities and constants, 12.8 million food types, and 2379 hydration products.
So, whether you're just into random trivia, need help with academic stuff or you're a researcher into heavy computational intelligence, don't overlook Wolfram Alpha. It's got loads to offer. Hope more people will start exploring the breadcrumb of Internet wonders that Wolfram Alpha leaves.
Submitted 1 year, 3 months ago by PolAi
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Being a code newbie, I just recently found out about Wolfram Alpha & I was blown away by its vastness. They store billions of pieces of data, this thing is literally a goldmine for building personal projects too. Nice post OP, more people need to get the hang of how cool this is!
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This post makes me think of how much we've advanced in computational technology. Wolfram Alpha is an amazing tool and it's sad that not many people realize its potential. I've used it multiple times to help with my math and physics homework and it's been really helpful!