Calculations/Problem-Solving

There is nothing quite like a quarantine to make one itch to do something useful. Three PhD students from the Department of Mathematical Sciences have done just that. The trio of statisticians have repurposed their tedium and isolation…

The third volume of the Frontiers in Civil Engineering book series is now published Numerical Methods and Implementation in Geotechnical Engineering - Part 1 is the first part of a summary of some of the research and teaching materials to…

Credit: Elina Numminen An analysis based on mathematical statistics more precise than those previously carried out uncovered the reason why powdery mildew fungi on Åland are most abundant in roadsides and crossings. Identified…

Big data maps out critical US supply chain For the millions of Americans concerned about shortages of vital supplies like toilet paper, food basics and other items vital to getting us through an unprecedented global health crisis, there is…

Engineers explore algorithm's capabilities in special cases 'on the unit circle'Credit: Figure courtesy of Alexander Stoytchev. AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University's Alexander Stoytchev says it's one of the "most popular and useful"…

International group led by industrial and systems engineering faculty members Tamás Terlaky, Luis Zuluaga, and Boris Defourny will work on optimization algorithms in quantum computing Lehigh University will soon be on the front lines of…

Clearinghouse of computer models ready to play a key role in fight against Coronavirus The Network for Computational Modeling in Social and Ecological Sciences (CoMSES Net), which acts as an international clearinghouse for computer…

Brownian motion describes the random movement of particles in fluids, however, this revolutionary model only works when a fluid is static, or at equilibrium. In real-life environments, fluids often contain particles that move by…

UC Riverside-led study could inform the design of engineered nano-shells used in drug deliveryCredit: Zandi lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Viruses -- small disease-causing parasites that can infect all types of life forms -- have…

Researchers from the U.S. Army and North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that can be used to expedite military operations aimed at evacuating noncombatants, disaster response or humanitarian relief. "What…

A good book does more to boost literacy skills than other types of reading material What children choose to read outside school directly influences their academic performance, according to a major new study led by the University of Malaga…

Credit: Virginia Tech A Virginia Tech statistician has co-authored a timely new book that touches on the recent novel coronavirus outbreak known as COVID-19 that has rattled many nations, particularly China. Ron Fricker, a…

New algorithm solves complex problems more easily and more accurately on a personal computer while requiring less processing power than a supercomputerCredit: ill./©: Illia Horenko The exponential growth in computer processing power…

The Politecnico di Milano develops a new generation of computing acceleratorsCredit: Politecnico di Milano A research group from Politecnico di Milano has developed a new computing circuit that can execute advanced operations, typical…

INFORMS Journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Study Key Takeaways: An increase in the number of stores directly decreases consumer waste due to improved access to groceries. Too many stores could increase…

Researchers have developed a model that could boost investment in farm-based sustainable energy projects by allowing investors to more accurately predict whether a project will turn a profit. The model improves on earlier efforts by using…

Using data from European satellites, a young student at DTU Space has demonstrated that the global sea level rise has accelerated over the past four decades.Credit: Mikal Schlosser As a result of global warming, the world's…

Credit: T.Arlt, I. Manke/HZB, R. Ziesche/UCL Lithium batteries are found everywhere: They power smart phones, laptops, and electric bicycles and cars by storing energy in a very small space. This compact design is usually…

Restaurant ratings skewed by up to 11% CATONSVILLE, MD, February 6, 2020 - Product reviews and ratings have a strong impact on consumer consideration. In restaurant reviews, new research upcoming in the INFORMS journal Information…

Credit: Vancouver School of Economics/University of British Columbia Merit-based grants are a government's best bet for providing effective student aid for long-term economic growth - increasing both welfare (measured in terms of…