A study by OIST researchers has developed a physics-based model to reproduce and predict individual ant movement. The model uses stochastic, or random, modeling to analyze video recordings of ants exploring laboratory environments, allowing for the derivation of predictions about their behavior in new environments.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 6, 2026
Kobe University researchers clarify conditions under which the planar Hall effect appears in classical materials, revealing threefold symmetry and mirror symmetry. This breakthrough enhances diagnostic tools for quantum computing and spintronics applications.
SourceKobe University·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 1, 2026
A new study finds that investing in cleaner alternatives for the steel sector before 2030 can prevent 73 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions by 2070. This would be more cost-efficient than reducing emissions through other sectors or carbon removals.
SourcePotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that rewarding 'reformers' who improve the collective prediction regardless of their own personal accuracy leads to more accurate and diverse outcomes. This approach is more effective than rewarding 'niche experts' or 'experts', which can lead to a loss of diversity and accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 28, 2026
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A new mathematical framework, STIV, can predict larger-scale effects like proteins unfolding and crystals forming without costly simulations or experiments. The framework solves a 40-year-old problem in phase-field modeling, allowing for the design of smarter medicines and materials.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalJournal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2025
A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases has shown that combining country-level information with individual-level variables can improve the identification of soil-transmitted helminth infections among migrant populations. Researchers found that country-level indicators are stronger predictors than individual-level variable...
SourceLancaster University·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 31, 2025
A new design method, SPADE, evaluates UAV video surveillance system quality without real-world manipulations. It assesses the impact of image resolution on object detection performance., The SPADE method can be applied to various UAV systems and will aid in designing complex large-scale systems involving multiple UAVs.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalFuture Generation Computer Systems·DateJul 7, 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka develop AI-powered method to analyze urban vegetation color, structure, and seasonal changes using street view imagery. This allows city planners to enhance the 'feel-good' factor of urban green spaces throughout the year.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalLandscape Ecology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 2, 2025
Researchers at Colorado State University have created a programmable plant circuit that can turn genes on and off, allowing farmers to time harvests and adapt to drought. The breakthrough could lead to automated genetic circuit design through machine learning, revolutionizing agriculture.
SourceColorado State University·JournalACS Synthetic Biology·DateJun 4, 2025
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New research at UC Santa Barbara illuminates a path to superior electro-optic performance in AlScN alloys by adjusting atomic structure and composition. The study found that precisely oriented layer structures and strain tuning can yield significant enhancements in electro-optic properties, potentially surpassing those of lithium niobate.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 25, 2025
A new study found that receiving a Michelin star can lead to negative effects, including increased bargaining problems with suppliers and employees. Restaurants may struggle to maintain key relationships and resources, ultimately leading to closures. Despite this, some firms perform fine post-Michelin star
SourceStrategic Management Society·JournalStrategic Management Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 10, 2024
A new mathematical theory offers insights into how heat travels through sea ice, which affects global climate predictions. The study provides a way to relate sea ice's thermal properties to its temperature and salt content, allowing for more accurate climate models.
SourceMacquarie University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 27, 2024
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A game theory study from Dartmouth College reveals that being uncooperative can lead to a more equal outcome, even for the weaker party. By refusing to fully cooperate, players can resist extortion and ultimately achieve a better payoff.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 27, 2023
Researchers from Osaka University developed an AI algorithm called FINDE that discovers and preserves the underlying conservation laws of real-world dynamical systems, not just superficial dynamics. FINDE allows for more accurate computer simulations and can reveal additional information about a system's structure.
SourceOsaka University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 27, 2023
Researchers from Japan create a new model for estimating transepidermal water loss, providing a more realistic picture of skin water loss. The new method uses confocal laser microscopy and Raman spectroscopy to measure stratum corneum thickness and water content.
SourceOkayama University·JournalAdvanced Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023
A team of researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and other institutions has identified a flexible and user-friendly model for predicting flood frequency in a changing environment. The fractional polynomial-based regression method is more effective than existing models, which often fail to account for factors like climate ...
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalJournal of Hydrology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 9, 2023
A new model reveals that warmer Arctic Ocean evaporation transports moisture south, leading to increased snowfall in northern Eurasia. The study sheds light on the mechanism of this phenomenon and its impact on severe weather events.
SourceHokkaido University·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 24, 2022
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The Critical Path Institute (C-Path) has established a public-private partnership with the FDA and NIH to advance treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases. The partnership will leverage C-Path's expertise in data management, quantitative analytics, and regulatory science to accelerate medical product development.
Researchers developed a mathematical model to predict the efficiency of nanoparticle delivery into cells, particularly in stem cells. They found that nanoparticles become trapped in bubble-like vesicles, preventing them from reaching their targets.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2022
A team of geologists successfully forecasted a Sierra Negra volcano eruption in June 2018 using a supercomputer-powered model. The model predicted an imminent eruption five months before it occurred, highlighting the power of high-performance computing in volcanic forecasting.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 3, 2022
A collaborative paper by Wang Yicheng and colleagues finds that households reduce risky shares of assets when income risk doubles, with potential social welfare gains of 4% if policies stabilize income risk. The study also examines the effect of progressive income tax systems on financial portfolio choices.
SourcePeking University·JournalReview of Economic Dynamics·DateApr 17, 2022
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A decision-support framework was developed by management science researchers to help clinicians make informed decisions about opioid prescribing. The framework incorporates multiple factors, including recovery time, pain intensity, and patient history, to provide a quantitative model of the prescribing process.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalDecision Analysis·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 14, 2022
The collaboration aims to accelerate addressing unmet needs in the neonatal population by applying quantitative modeling, biomarkers, and regulatory science. Patients and families will benefit from improved understanding of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and better patient enrollment for trials.
SourceCritical Path Institute (C-Path)·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 10, 2022
Researchers developed a school simulation model that shows how the virus spreads in different settings and calculates the effectiveness of measures against its spread. The model reveals that elementary and lower secondary schools can keep reproduction rates below 1 with classroom ventilation, wearing masks, and class size reduction.
SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 27, 2022
Researchers at Northwestern University developed a quantitative model to understand how politicized environments affect US political opinion formation and evolution. The model incorporates three psychological effects: attraction/repulsion, tribalism, and perceptual filtering, to simulate how populations change their opinions.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateOct 2, 2020
Researchers used a special experimentally-bred population, the Virginia chicken lines, to understand the genetic architecture behind chicken weight. They identified 20 different genetic loci that explained more than 60% of the additive genetic variance for selected trait.
SourceSMBE Journals (Molecular Biology and Evolution and Genome Biology and Evolution)·JournalMolecular Biology and Evolution·DateJul 18, 2017
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Researchers at The University of Manchester have made a major step forward in nuclear waste recycling technologies by describing the electronic structure of uranium nitride compounds. A family of 15 complexes was synthesized, and advanced techniques were used to gain insight into their electronic states. This research has the potential...
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 21, 2016
A new study applies quantitative modeling to genomics, estimating the time and money required to use genomics to cut drug-related adverse outcomes in half. The model suggests a cost of less than $10 billion spread out over approximately 20 years.
SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalClinical Chemistry·DateJan 4, 2013