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From order to chaos: Understanding the principles behind collective motion in bacteria

Researchers discovered how bacterial swarms transition from organized movement to chaotic flow as confinement radius increases. The study reveals intermediate states between order and turbulence through large-scale experiments, computer modeling, and mathematical analysis. These findings provide insights into the universal properties o...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2025

Stability in physical and political science

Researchers Kenneth J. Breslauer and George W. Breslauer investigate the concept of stability in both physical and political science, finding parallels between kinetic trapping and social metastability. They propose applying thermodynamic principles to analyze socio-political systems, revealing a continuity between nature and society.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateDec 12, 2023