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When AI learns to 'simulate' the brain: a paradigm shift in neuroscience research

Researchers propose AI-based surrogate brain framework that integrates forward modeling, inverse problem solving, and evaluation to build next-generation data-driven models. The framework enables applications such as predicting future whole-brain activity, performing dynamical systems analysis, and guiding neurostimulation strategies.

New mathematical insights into Lagrangian turbulence

Physicists Björn Birnir and Luiza Angheluta develop a new mathematical model to characterize Lagrangian turbulence, which captures its complex phenomena. The study reveals the presence of a Lagrangian scaling regime and connects three scaling regimes as the turbulent flow evolves.

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How to find the hypergraphs underlying dynamical systems

Researchers have developed an algorithm to infer the structure of hypergraphs using only observed dynamics, allowing for the analysis of complex systems without prior knowledge. The approach was tested on EEG data from over 100 human subjects and accurately captured higher-order interactions in the brain.

Humans as hardware: computing with biological tissue

A team of researchers from Osaka University has demonstrated that human tissue can be used to solve complex equations and process information, outperforming traditional computing methods. This breakthrough uses the concept of reservoir computing, where data is input into a complex 'reservoir' that encodes rich patterns.

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Finding the beat of collective animal motion

Researchers found that zebrafish synchronize movements by taking turns to move and responding to neighbors' timing, a two-way process known as reciprocity. Virtual reality experiments confirmed the principle, enabling the recreation of natural schooling behavior in fish and virtual conspecifics.

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Finding simplicity within complexity

A University of Houston researcher has developed a method to describe complex systems using the least number of variables possible, reducing complexity from millions to just one. This advancement speeds up science with efficiency and ability to understand and predict natural system behavior.

A life-inspired system dynamically adjusts to its environment

The new system consists of two gels with different properties that respond homeostatically to environmental changes. Researchers have created a feedback loop using lasers and mirrors, allowing the system to regulate its temperature in response to external stimuli.

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Integrating physiological information to explain ownership illusions

Researchers studied the body ownership illusion using integrated information theory, discovering a relationship between local and global brain-body processes. This work may help explain altered states of consciousness, such as the blurring of self and non-self, leading to feelings of uneasiness.

Safe havens for cooperation

A research team used game theory to analyze cooperation in networks and found that networks with a high level of cooperation can emerge if individuals take a clear-cut position against free riders. The study also showed that if contributors leave an environment too quickly, it leads to a lower level of cooperation.

And when will YOUR medical care collapse?

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna has developed a stress test to identify weaknesses and strengths in healthcare systems. They used data from Austria to show how many resident physicians can drop out before patients don't find a new doctor within reasonable distance, highlighting regional differences in resilience.

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Researchers find way to make traffic models more efficient

A new method reduces computational complexity of traffic models, making them operate more efficiently. The modified algorithm breaks down complex forecasting questions into smaller problems that can be solved in parallel, significantly reducing run time. This approach also allows for a good enough solution within an error bar, rather t...

Neural network improves control over quadrotor drones

A new control allocation method using a neural network improves the performance of quadrotor controllers by considering aerodynamic effects. This approach reduces errors in command generation and delivers better thrust and torque signals.

Reconstructing the states of a nonlinear dynamical system

Researchers develop a new method to reconstruct the states of complex nonlinear systems based on time series data. The approach optimizes reconstruction parameters by focusing on the geometric structure of attractors, resulting in improved accuracy.

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We are running out of time to counteract global change

Researchers used a novel approach to understand the effects of human activity on the planet, introducing three parameters: delay time, memory, and persistence. They found that the atmosphere, land, and ocean system is fragile and could be forced outside its natural regime before 2050 if emissions continue as usual.

Jo Nelson wins NSF CAREER Award

Jo Nelson, a Rice mathematician, has received the prestigious NSF CAREER Award to investigate manifold dynamics and promote diversity in academia. Her research focuses on contact and symplectic manifolds, with applications in low-energy space travel and anti-racism studies.

Improving a different kind of mobile network

A novel dynamic event-triggered scheduling approach is proposed to solve the platooning control problem, demonstrating effective trade-off between performance and efficient communication. The researchers aim to further investigate resource-efficient control strategies to preserve satisfactory operational performance.

When is a basin of attraction like an octopus?

Researchers describe a simple argument showing that basins in high-dimensional systems should look like high-dimensional octopi. The volume of these basins cannot be correctly approximated by a hypercube, which fails to encompass the vast majority of points in the basin.

How Bali could teach the world to manage its limited resources

Researchers applied a physics method to Balinese rice irrigation practices, finding that a balance between water stress and pest stress is crucial for equilibrium. The traditional method, which involves synchronized flooding, can help maintain social harmony and prevent chaos in water schedules.

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Switching on a superfluid

A new Australian study examines systems transitioning from a normal fluid to a quantum state known as a superfluid, which can flow with zero friction. The research provides new insights into the formation of these remarkable states, revealing different timescales and correlations involved.

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Using ships themselves to monitor and predict waves

Researchers used ship movement data to estimate wave conditions in real time, without extra costs for measurement instruments. The approach combines cause-and-effect calculations with ship geometry and dynamic motions.

A new mathematical front to understand species coexistence

Researchers propose a new framework to study coexistence in multi-species systems, showing that global dynamics can be predicted from pairwise interactions. The model uses time-scale separation and replicator equations to capture the essence of competition between multiple strategies.

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A bright light in a dark room

A team of researchers has developed a minimal logic system to bridge the gap between mathematical proofs, algorithms, and real-world outcomes in control systems. The work, published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, aims to improve the realism of theoretical mathematics by focusing on computational certainty.

How the brain performs flexible computations

Researchers identified a neural strategy that enables the brain to rapidly select and perform different mental operations. The brain uses a combination of internal cues and external inputs to control movement times flexibly, allowing for novel computations on the fly.

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NSF awards $13 million for research on how humans, environment interact

The National Science Foundation has awarded $13 million to nine researchers studying socioecological system dynamics related to livelihoods, human migration and landscape evolution. The grants will help understand the complex interactions between humans and natural systems in deltas globally.

Study investigates collapse of natural or social systems

Numerical simulations by Everton Santos Medeiros provide a better understanding of the characteristics of tipping points in natural and social systems. The study highlights the persistence of system dynamics after irreversibility, masking the transition itself.

Laura DeMarco to receive 2017 AMS Satter Prize

DeMarco's work on dynamical systems has led to the emergence of arithmetic dynamics, a field that connects number theory with mathematical structures. Her research has also shed light on connections between dynamical systems and elliptic curves in arithmetic geometry.

Modeling belief systems

A new mathematical model describes the relationship between belief systems and interpersonal influence, revealing an underlying cognitive consistency that links multiple beliefs. The model has the potential to study overlooked complex issues by analyzing the structure of logic constraints.

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Turning to the brain to reboot computing

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories explore neural computing applications, including adaptive learning, dynamical systems, and spiking network algorithms. These approaches aim to overcome the static learning bottleneck and enable precise computations.

Detecting hidden malicious ads

A new detection system for Android could protect smartphones from malicious content, finding that even reputable apps can lead users to websites hosting malicious ads. The team tested one million apps and found that ads asking users to download a program are the most dangerous, containing malicious software about 50% of the time.

Mathematical models with complicated dynamics for disease study

A new mathematical model investigates the impact of individual movement on infectious disease spread, finding that spatial dispersal can create up to nine stable equilibria. The study highlights the importance of considering both backward bifurcation and spatial mobility in epidemiology.

Robotic sonar system inspired by bats

Engineers at Virginia Tech have created a novel dynamic sonar system inspired by horseshoe bats that can navigate complex environments with ease. The system uses two receiving channels and one emitting channel to replicate the key motions in the bat's ears and nose, reducing power consumption and computing resources.

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System model for calculating mine profitability

The new system dynamic model supports investment decision-making and optimizes production guidance in mining investments. The model has already sparked interest among international mining companies.

Stability lost as supernovae explode

A new model of supernovae represented as dynamical systems subject to a loss of stability sheds light on the phenomenon. This approach could be used to predict natural catastrophes before they happen.

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