Computational biologist Brandon Ogbunu explores and writes about the intersection of science, society, and culture. We spoke ...

A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact ...

Physicists show that the shape of components is a major determinant of how quickly and efficiently complex structures self-assemble. Physicists at LMU Munich show that the shape of components is a ...

Complex systems such as metabolic pathways, ecosystems, the Internet, or human societies are comprised of large numbers of components that interact according to rules that change over time and that ...

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) has been around for a while, but it continues to gain ground in engineering projects ...

Complexity is all around us, from the daily fluctuations of financial markets to the intricate web of neurons in our brains. Understanding how the different components of these systems interact with ...

“Defence is a truly complex, multifaceted business,” says Nick Colosimo, an engineer and technologist at the international defence company BAE Systems. “There’s complexity in the physical equipment ...