Complexity

The complexity of the human brain borders on chaos, physicists say

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The human brain does Said to be the most complex object in the known universe. Are 89 billion neurons each has an average of about 7,000 connections, and the physical structure of all these entities may be teetering dangerously on a razor’s edge, according to a new study. Two physicists from Northwestern University in the … Read more

Complexity science could transform 21st century research. Here’s how.

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A new science is emerging that promises to become the defining field of the 21st century. More than just a narrow specialization, it is not just a new field, but a new way of doing science – a new way of organizing intellectual domains and endeavors. Given its broad impact, it goes by several names, … Read more