Many real-world phenomena and parts of the infrastructure of our society can be phrased in terms of networks. An electricity network for example describes how electricity can flow.
As soon as plastic waste ends up in water, it becomes increasingly difficult to clean up. That’s why it’s important to capture the waste closer to its source, in these canals and rivers. How can mathematical models be used to help clean plastic waste from canals and rivers?
During our teenage years, everything changes. It’s no surprise that our brain does too. But how do we make sense of this transformation? Is there a way to quantify it? Networks might just be the answer.
Being connected to the internet is second nature to us. But what happens if the network that connects us breaks down? To prevent such a catastrophe, we need to understand how the network behaves. Find out how we can model and simulate a 5G network!
We want our guts to be filled with a diverse range of mutually beneficial and competitive interactions, a perfect blend of friends, frenemies, and enemies to keep our guts active and body on its toes. Read how networks can help understand these interactions!
Rapid urbanization without consideration for the environment is currently threatening urban dwellers. Its effects are exacerbating climate change and the urgency to adapt to our circumstances is growing. Network science may just have the key to solving our multifaceted problems.
