And the symbols, which range from geometric designs to representations of fish or jars, ... But new work from researchers using sophisticated algorithms, machine learning, ...

Our modern lives are influenced by algorithms at every step. We can trace this influence back more than 1,200 years ago – to a Muslim mathematician.

Learn all about algorithms with this KS2 primary computing guide from BBC Bitesize for years 3 and 4. ... symbols and numbers. Have you ever followed an algorithm to learn something new?