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AI method tackles one of science's hardest math problems

Researchers developed a new framework, 'Mollifier Layers,' to tackle challenging inverse PDEs. This advance could benefit fields such as genetics and weather forecasting by inferring hidden forces that produce observable patterns.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2026

Mathematical proof provides new perspectives on the effects of blending

Researchers from OIST and universities provided a new proof for the BBL inequality using heat and diffusion equations, taking an unconventional approach. The study offers fresh insights on the concept, which has vast applications across many fields, including computer science, medical imaging, and resource distribution.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalMathematische Annalen·DateAug 6, 2025
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Urinals without splashback

Researchers designed urinals using physics and differential equations to minimize splashback, improving hygiene and accessibility. The Nautilus design fits various urination heights, making it accessible for children and people with wheelchairs.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateApr 8, 2025

New algorithm cuts through ‘noisy’ data to better predict tipping points

Researchers developed an algorithm that uses stochastic differential equations to identify key data points in noisy data, improving early warning signal accuracy. The approach can be applied to various domains, including ecology and mental health, and has been validated through simulations.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 26, 2024

Learning the intrinsic dynamics of spatio-temporal processes through Latent Dynamics Networks

Politecnico researchers developed a new type of neural network called Latent Dynamics Network (LDNet) that can accurately predict the evolution of complex systems in low-dimensional spaces. This approach offers significant innovations over traditional methods, enabling up to 5 times more accurate results with a reduction of over 90% in...

SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 6, 2024
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Are you breaking your body clock?

Researchers developed a new mathematical model to study circadian rhythm resilience and develop ways to improve it in individuals with weak internal clocks. Sustained disruptions can lead to disorders like diabetes and memory loss.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalSIAM Journal on Applied Dynamical Systems·DateAug 17, 2023

Math model predicts efficacy of drug treatments for heart attacks

Researchers at Ohio State University created a mathematical model that assesses the efficacy of immunomodulatory drugs in treating myocardial infarctions. The study found that certain combinations of these drug inhibitors were more efficient at reducing inflammation, offering new possibilities for improving patient outcomes.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Theoretical Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 17, 2022

Researchers prove global smoothness for Monge-Ampère equation

Experts in the field have long believed that uniform convexity of domains was essential for the optimal transport map to be smooth. The new study removes this condition, reducing the regularity assumption and providing a significant breakthrough in the field.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalAnnals of Mathematics·DateSep 4, 2021
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Simulations on biologically relevant time scales

Scientists have successfully predicted the dynamics of binding and unbinding processes on a time scale of seconds to half a minute in pharmacologically relevant test systems. The new dissipation-corrected targeted MD approach reduces computational power by a factor of ten.

SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 10, 2020

What protects minority languages from extinction?

Researchers have identified two scenarios in which minority languages can survive: linguistic diversity and mixed speaker populations. By applying mathematical modeling, the authors propose a new framework for understanding language coexistence, shedding light on the complexities of minority language preservation.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateApr 22, 2020

Symmetry is essential for power network synchronization

A research team developed a method for constructing an aggregated model of a power network that can efficiently analyze and control generator groups. The symmetry of the network in graph theory is the fundamental principle for realizing the synchronization of generator groups. This achievement aims to develop analysis and control metho...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the IEEE·DateMay 8, 2018

RUDN mathematicians have simulated the motion of incompressible liquid

Researchers from Russia and Italy have created a more accurate method to solve Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible plane motion. The new scheme allows for efficient numerical solutions and has been verified through computing experiments, outperforming existing methods in terms of precision and stability.

SourceRUDN University·JournalApplied Mathematics and Computation·DateSep 28, 2017

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.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 9, 2017
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Getting the most out of fractional models

Researchers developed a method to ensure fractional order stochastic differential inclusions can be controlled. This breakthrough applies to complex systems like financial markets and quantum systems. The team demonstrated controllability for both convex and nonconvex cases, enhancing device design and functionality.

SourceChinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·DateOct 27, 2016

Compiler for analog computers enhances biological modeling

Researchers at MIT developed a new compiler that translates human-written instructions into low-level specifications for analog computers. The compiler enables efficient simulation of biological systems using differential equations, which describe cell dynamics and chemical reactions.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJun 21, 2016

Francis Clarke is recipient of 2015 W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize

Francis Clarke of Université Claude Bernard is the recipient of the 2015 W.T. and Idalia Reid Prize, awarded by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). He received a cash prize of $10,000, an engraved medal, and delivered a prize lecture on definitions and hypotheses in control theory.

SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJul 20, 2015
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Tyrone Duncan to be awarded SIAM's W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize

Dr. Tyrone Duncan will receive the W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize for his fundamental contributions to nonlinear filtering, stochastic control, and probability geometry. The prize recognizes his work in differential geometry, probability, stochastic control, and statistics.

SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJun 19, 2013