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New multiscale view of the human brain

Researchers developed a geometric network model to study the multiscale organization of the brain, finding that layers at different resolutions exhibit self-similar structure and efficient decentralized communication. This discovery has implications for understanding brain functioning and may lead to advanced tools for brain simulation.

SourceUniversity of Barcelona·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 4, 2020

Zhao receives NSF CAREER Award

Liang Zhao at George Mason University has been awarded a $102,873 NSF CAREER Award to develop transformative frameworks for spatial network generative modeling. The project aims to learn complex generation processes from massive datasets and create more interpretable models.

Modeling tool addresses uncertainty in military logistics planning

A new model, called the Military Logistics Network Planning System (MLNPS), draws on logistical data and operational information to assess risk and forecast logistical outcomes. The MLNPS can help military leaders identify efficient means of meeting logistical needs and account for uncertainty during expeditionary operations.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalThe Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation Applications Methodology Technology·DateJul 17, 2019

Engineers use graph networks to accurately predict properties of molecules and crystals

Nanoengineers developed new graph network-based models that accurately predict material properties, outperforming existing AI technology in complex tasks. The MEGNet models can learn relationships between elements and overcome data limitations in materials science, enabling rapid discovery of transformative materials.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateJun 10, 2019

Network theory links behavioral information flow with contained epidemic outbreaks

Researchers employed a concrete interplay model in quenched multiplex networks to study the connection between adaptive human behavior and epidemic spread. The model accurately describes actual epidemic spread in complex networks while characterizing interactions between transmission and human behaviors.

SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·JournalSIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics·DateJun 14, 2018

How greener grids can stay lit

A new index helps utilities balance electricity distribution with lower consumer costs by accounting for the variability of decentralized energy sources like solar and wind. The index suggests deployment of flexible loads according to market conditions, potentially leading to lower costs and grid stability.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalIEEE Transactions on Smart Grid·DateMay 24, 2018

An unbiased approach for sifting through big data

Researchers developed a novel probabilistic approach to mine big data, enabling the creation of an 'Optimal Information Network' (OIN) for assessing health outcomes in U.S. cities. The OIN identified poor and favorable health metrics, with some cities showing high variability over time.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 2, 2018

New Carnegie Mellon dynamic statistical model follows gene expressions over time

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new dynamic statistical model to visualize changing patterns in networks, including gene expression during developmental periods of the brain. The model, Persistent Communities by Eigenvector Smoothing (PisCES), combines information across multiple networks over time to identif...

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 15, 2018

Study reveals ways in which cells feel their surroundings

A new study led by Princeton University researchers finds that cells must move around and change shape to gain a meaningful understanding of their environment. The typical cell's environment is highly varied in stiffness or flexibility, making it difficult for the cell to determine its surroundings through mechanosensing.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 18, 2017

Data analysis in the kitchen

A study published in Frontiers analyzed traditional cuisines' flavor networks to develop a new principle behind cooking, called food-bridging. The research found regional clusters with distinct flavor patterns, and its mathematical representation, semi-metricity, may be applied to predict successful ingredient combinations.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in ICT·DateJul 12, 2017

New brain network model could explain differences in brain injuries

A new brain network model suggests that understanding brain connections and structure can help predict how brain function changes after injury. The study identified key white matter pathways and lesions responsible for network disruptions, which could lead to more accurate treatment plans and therapeutic targets.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJun 22, 2017

Economics made simple with physics models

Researchers have applied physics models to understand economic systems, but results show that universal features may be the exception rather than the rule. Econophysics has led to discoveries like the inverse cubic law describing stock price fluctuations.

SourceSpringer·JournalEPJ Techniques and Instrumentation·DateJan 3, 2017

A friend of a friend is ... a dense network

A new theoretical model shows that dense networks evolve differently depending on the rate of second-neighbor connections. Networks with high copying probabilities exhibit densifying behavior, growing faster than themselves, and an unlimited number of growth transitions related to copying are discovered.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 1, 2016