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What is constructor theory?

A new way of looking at the physical world promises to shed light on some of the problems physics as we know it can't deal with.
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Understanding information

Information is supremely powerful, yet it can't be described by traditional physics. Constructor theory provides a potential answer.
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The power of ants

Find out how ants have inspired a class of cutting-edge algorithms designed to solve complex real-world problems.
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Synchronised swimming

How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? The maths of synchronisation explains and even sheds light on human physiology and evolution.
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The power of ants

Find out how these humble animals have inspired computer algorithms to solve complex real-world problems.
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Synchronised swimming

How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? Enter the maths of synchronisation.
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The selfish herd

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

Many things in nature seem to be striving for a purpose — the carefully choreographed flocking of birds is an example. Are these birds really smart enough to follow a common goal? Find out with these articles.
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Cellular automata

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