Wolfram Research is a company known for its development of computational software and tools. Founded in 1987 by Stephen Wolfram, it is best recognized for creating Mathematica, a powerful software system used for technical computing, and Wolfram Alpha, a computational knowledge engine that answers queries by computing answers from curated data. The company focuses on advancing the field of computational science and education. Its products are widely used in academia, research, and industry, providing users with capabilities for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development. Wolfram Research aims to make complex computations accessible to a broader audience.