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SIR Model Helps Monitor Childhood Obesity in Schools

Swati DebRoy describes the use of a SIR model that captures the dynamics of obesity levels in school-age children.

An Information Theory-Based ‘Thermometer’ to Uncover Bridge Defects

Information theory, a branch at the intersection of mathematics and electrical engineering, can help monitor the...

Oscillations are ubiquitous in nature — ranging from fireflies flashing in synchrony to brain cells...

The perfect cup of coffee depends on the origin of the coffee beans, how they are roasted, and the hardness of the water.

Mathematicians and scientists are coming up with quantitative measures and mathematical models to measure...

Mathematical models can help study the effectiveness of Vicodin abuse prevention methods educating doctors and...

At LS18, Orit Peleg used a combination of experiments and simulations to model mechanical swarm stability in honeybee populations.

Sea ice permeability is affected by extracellular polymeric substances secreted by algae that inhabit ice.

At MPE18, Michael Kelly presented a mathematical model to optimize oral cholera vaccination placement in Cameroon.

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