Shows like Numb3rs and CSI have popularized the idea of experts solving problems using data analysis. Now the "knowledge engine" Wolfram Alpha wants to help nonexperts try their hand at it.
Wolfram Alpha looks like a Web search engine but can answer queries such as "how old is President Obama?" or "heart disease risk 50-year-old male." New features launching Wednesday allow users of a premium version to upload their own data to have Wolfram Alpha chart, visualize, and analyze it. The tools could appeal to those who feel swamped by spreadsheets, numbers, and lists, claims Stephen Wolfram, founder of the company behind the site, Wolfram Research. The premium version will cost $4.99 a month, or $2.99 a month for students.
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