The Science of Diffusion and the Spread of Public Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 22, 2016 — Most of us think of diffusion in the context of its scientific definition as the process whereby particles of liquids, gases […]
Chaos Could Provide the Key to Enhanced Wireless Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 23, 2016 — Chaos, somewhat ironically, has one clear attribute: random-like, apparently unpredictable, behavior. However recent work shows that that unpredictable behavior could provide […]
Mathematical models explain east-west asymmetry of jet lag recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2016 — Travelers frequently report experiencing a significantly slower jet lag recovery after an eastward vs. westward flight. While some are quick to […]
New Insights into California Electricity Crisis May Help Prevent Future Crises
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2016 — Between 2000 and 2001, California experienced the biggest electricity crisis in the U.S. since World War II. Exactly how it happened, […]
Mapping neural networks to strengthen circadian rhythms
Washington, D.C., May 31, 2016 — If you’ve ever felt groggy the morning after traversing time zones, you can thank the temporary mismatch between your body’s 24-hour […]
Toward Quieting the Brain: Cluster Analysis of Cat Neural Network Models Reveals Promising Anti-seizure Strategies
WASHINGTON D.C., April 19, 2016 –An international team of investigators from Brazil, Scotland and Germany is expanding the research base on the brain’s complex suite of connections […]
Visualizing the Emotional Power of Music
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 23, 2016 — Musical styles and genres differ around the world, but the emotional power of music is universally felt. To understand this evocative […]
Exploring Gambles Reveals Foundational Difficulty Behind Economic Theory (and a Solution!)
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2016 — In the wake of the financial crisis, many started questioning different aspects of the economic formalism. This included Ole Peters, a […]
Modeling Amazonian Transitional Forest Micrometeorology
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 29, 2015 — What can mathematical modeling teach us about the micrometeorology of the southern Amazonian “transitional” forest? Quite a lot, it turns out. […]