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Complex systems science examines how interactions among numerous components give rise to collective patterns, behaviours and functions that cannot be predicted by studying elements in isolation.

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As humans, our eyes take in two-dimensional images that our brains convert to three-dimensional experiences. This ability enables us to be aware of our position in space, judge distances, possess ...

In the human body, some of the most important stories are written at a molecular level, far from sight, yet deeply influential. One such story unfolds in the bloodstream, where glucose, the body’s ...

Pharma and biotech communicators face the dual challenge of navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape while making increasingly complex science understandable to diverse stakeholders, said ...

I woke up this morning, brushed my teeth and hurried downstairs. When I opened up the fridge and looked inside, I found myself in a bit of a grumble. Empty, again. Frustrated, I went out to the dining ...

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This tectonic shift reduced volcanic carbon emissions, expanded shallow seas, and ...