Information spreads fast in social networks. This could be observed during recent events. Now computer scientists from the German Saarland University provide the mathematical proof for this and come up with a surprising explanation.
Mathematics
May 21, 2012
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Just as a terrestrial globe cannot be flattened without distorting the distances, it seemed impossible to visualize abstract mathematical objects called flat tori in ordinary three-dimensional space. However, a French team ...
Mathematics
Apr 26, 2012
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In a dog-eat-dog world of ruthless competition and 'survival of the fittest,' new research from the University of Leicester reveals that individuals are genetically programmed to work together and cooperate with those who ...
Evolution
Apr 18, 2012
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Traffic and transit information from smart phones, online maps, or radio and TV is not as timely or accurate as it could be, given all the untapped data that could provide a truly dynamic regional traffic picture.
Computer Sciences
Mar 28, 2012
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Hungarian Endre Szemeredi has won the Abel prize, considered to be the "Nobel" for mathematics, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced on Wednesday.
Mathematics
Mar 21, 2012
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As the world's population moves towards urbanisation, an international research team involving Queen Mary, University of London, has begun to unlock the factors driving the growing phenomenon.
Environment
Mar 1, 2012
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A German computer scientist has developed a reliable wireless bicycle brake.
Engineering
Feb 24, 2012
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This year a series of events around the world will celebrate the work of Alan Turing, the father of the modern computer, as the 100th anniversary of his birthday approaches on June 23. In a book chapter that will be published ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 23, 2012
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In the developing world, allocating limited health care resources as effectively and equitably as possible is a top priority.
Engineering
Feb 23, 2012
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Ditching satellites and complex, powerful computers and opting for camera technology inspired by small mammals may be the future of navigation systems.
Engineering
Feb 16, 2012
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