List by Author: Chris Budd

From flocks of starlings to spiral galaxies: this article explores examples of emergent phenomena in nature.

Find out how a square grid and some simple rules can generate complex patterns and life-like behaviour.

Human beings are wilful and don't always act rationally. Yet, mathematical models of the behaviour of crowds are surprisingly accurate.

Should machines be allowed to make decisions that impact people's lives?

Will sophisticated algorithms one day replace mathematicians?

Find out how a little bit of maths can enable a machine to learn from experience.

Chess computers were one of the first step towards developing a form of AI. Here's a brief history.

What is artificial intelligence and is it here yet?

Learn about magical mathematical methods for fixing errors on the fly.

Is nature using digital tools to deal with genetic information?

From communication technology to LCD displays: crystals are a hugely important part of modern life. Find out more about them with this article.

How do you make a stealth aircraft that's invisible to radar? An area of maths called random matrix theory holds the answer.