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Research institutions are converging on what they study

A recent study by the Complexity Science Hub found that research institutions worldwide are converging on research topics, with new hires aligning closely with existing profiles. This convergence is observed in various fields, with higher alignment in biomedical and health sciences. The study suggests that collaboration plays an import...

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScientometrics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 15, 2026

Seeing global trade through the lens of physics

Economic complexity methods analyze global networks to generate rankings according to complexity. A new study resolves the uncertainty surrounding these calculations, showing that they lead to a single stable result, with implications for policy-making and analysis of complex networks

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalPhysical Review E·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 12, 2026

Students’ image tool offers sharper signs, earlier detection in the lab or from space

A team of UBC Okanagan students developed an adaptive model that can automatically detect subtle shifts in complex images, improving accuracy for doctors and scientists. The technology, called MEBS, uses advanced mathematics to pick out important details, helping to spot illnesses sooner and track wildfires more effectively.

Scientists find a 'speed limit' for innovation

A new study from the Complexity Science Hub reveals that innovation can only endure over time if it is balanced with exnovation - the loss or forgetting of older possibilities. The researchers found an interesting trade-off between innovation speed and system stability.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 5, 2025

Maynooth University study reveals impact of homework on student achievement in maths and science

The study found that daily homework assignments were most effective for improving mathematics achievement, while science performance benefitted from homework assigned three to four times a week. Short-duration homework tasks lasting up to 15 minutes were shown to be just as effective as longer assignments.

SourceMaynooth University·JournalLearning and Instruction·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 19, 2024

Lost birds and mammals spell doom for some plants

Researchers found animal-dispersed plant species' ability to adapt to climate change reduced by 60% due to bird and mammal losses. Global seed dispersal mapping revealed severe declines in temperate regions, with tropical areas at high risk if endangered species go extinct.

SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 13, 2022