Thanks to the confluence of Moore's Law, faster algorithms, scale-out storage and faster networks, big data is becoming pervasive. But how do we train more people to use it? Take a group of scientists ...

For a construction executive, the reasoning behind purchasing new software—improved productivity, streamlined operations, automated processes—seems obvious. However, many employees shudder when ...

Software Carpentry is one branch of The Carpentries, a project based in San Francisco, California, that trains researchers in data science and software. For US$2,500, plus travel and accommodation, ...

Julie Gould is a freelance journalist in London, and produces the Nature Careers Podcast. In the third episode of our six-part podcast series on workplace technology, we learn more about the ...