The debate around COVID-19 boosters is highly nuanced, but a new computational model could help better inform policy around such measures in an evolving pandemic.
Advanced Theory and Simulations
Vaccinating the most vulnerable first may not have the greatest impact on COVID-19, new model suggests
A new simulator can accurately model COVID-19 and the effects of different mitigation strategies, which researchers say could help guide new policies to combat the pandemic.
Bridges, wires, and a chameleon: Crossing the membrane’s fortifications
Computational methods allow researchers to delve deeper into molecular processes, beyond what can easily be achieved with current experimental techniques.
How Accurately Can Digital Computers Model Chaos?
A new study shows fundamental limitations to the computer-based simulation of chaotic systems with implications in climate change modeling, weather forecasts, and machine learning.
Computational Materials Design for Future Technologies
Computational materials design is shown to be essential for the discovery of new and novel materials of the future.
Are Woodpeckers Bullheaded?
A combination of experiments and simulations show how woodpeckers are protected from concussion by the structure of their skull.
Turning Red LEDs Blue with Upconversion
New predictions for efficiently making blue lighting from red lighting.
Computational Sociology Helps Overcoming Systemic Risks
Systemic risks tend to be underestimated and do not attract the same amount of attention as catastrophic events.
A Flat World? Growth Mechanisms in 2D Materials
Researchers from Singapore and China review the use of computational modeling for a better understanding of 2D materials.
Novel Microfluidics Strategy for Efficient Fluid Manipulation
By using a series of micro-obstacles in semicircular microchannels, the acceleration of Dean-like secondary flow and helical vortices can be applied to achieve fluid manipulation in a highly-efficient manner.
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