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Researchers built an analogue computer that uses water waves to forecast the chaotic future
Shutterstock Ivan Maksymov, Charles Sturt University Can a computer learn from the past and anticipate what will happen…
Something’s Amiss With the “Portal Illusion”
Look at the portal illusion long enough and you may find yourself wondering how this contraption is somehow…
Debunking the Dunning-Kruger effect – the least skilled people know how much they don’t know, but everyone thinks they are better than average
David Dunning and Justin Kruger tested psychology students to see whether the least skilled were also the most…
Breakthrough In Computational Chemistry Unlocks the Mystery of Catalytic Reactions
Chemical engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a model of catalytic reactions at the atomic scale.…
What’s Pi Doing Inside the Normal Distribution?
It is no surprise to most of us that the venerated mathematical constant pi is usually related to…
The Math Underneath Competing Species
Say two animals live near each other—is there any math that best describes their predicament when both depend…
Understanding Complex Population Phenomena with Probability Models
A new approach to teaching statistics has been proposed based on phenomenology, a philosophy that seeks to understand…
Study Shows Promising Results In Analyzing Pipeline Accidents Using “Petri Nets”
Pipeline accidents can have devastating consequences, from environmental damage to loss of life. In response to such incidents,…
Researchers Develop Efficient Algorithm for Generating 2D Meshes
Researchers have made a breakthrough in engineering simulations with their latest study, which focuses on creating two-dimensional structured…
New Study Develops Novel DC/AC Wiring Mathematical Model
Imagine using the electricity generated by solar panels without the need for expensive and time-consuming conversions from direct…