Why natural networks are more stable than man-made networks
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 08:50
in Mathematics & Economics
(Phys.org) —Interconnected natural networks, such as the ones formed by neurons in the brain, are known to be more stable and resilient to failure than networks created by humans, such as the Internet. Now, a group of international researchers led by City College of New York physicist Hernan Makse has uncovered why. Their findings could potentially lead to improved power grids and financial, biological and communication networks in the future.
