Notícies
How thermodynamical laws can describe human social behavior
Sept. 24, 2026
A new study by IFSIC (UIB-CSIC) researchers introduces universal trade-offs, fluctuation theorems, and parameter-inference tools for social systems modeled as interacting agents.Published in Nature Communications, the work develops a theoretical framework that extends stochastic thermodynamics to social phenomena, deriving a …
Damià Gomila wins the Best Teacher Award of the 2025–2026 master course
Sept. 14, 2026
Damià Gomila is recognized for his engaging instruction, clarity, and ability to connect fundamental nonlinear phenomena with the physics of emergence in the Master's program.His lecture on solitons and collective dynamics highlights an approach that bridges frontline research with classroom …
A complex network-based analysis visualizes how language is acquired in childhood
Sept. 7, 2026
A study co-led by the IBE (CSIC-UPF) and IdISBa, with the participation of IFISC (CSIC-UIB), transforms spontaneous conversations of children into mathematical networks to study how language is acquired in early childhood.Based on networks constructed from 142 conversation sessions in …
IFISC to host an international workshop on whole-brain models and higher-order interactions for brain health at UIB
Sept. 7, 2026
The Institute for Cross-disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) and the Department of Psychology at the UIB will host the Workshop on Whole-Brain Models and High-Order Interactions for Brain Health from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Complex …
Remembering Daniel Walgraef
Sept. 4, 2026
The researchers at IFISC are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Daniel Walgraef, a brilliant scientist and a true master of pattern formation.Daniel’s connection with Mallorca began in the 1990s, when he joined the Universitat de …
Study reveals why the 2026 eclipse had a muted impact on Balearic accommodations
Aug. 10, 2026
The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will drive a significant increase in accommodation demand across numerous municipalities on the Iberian Peninsula located within the path of totality. However, market behavior will not be uniform across the territory. According …
Invisible cumulative thermal stress is fragmenting Posidonia oceanica meadows across the Mediterranean
June 29, 2026
A new study, co-led by researchers from IFISC (CSIC-UIB) and CEAB-CSIC, demonstrates that prolonged warming degrades seagrass meadows even when temperatures remain below lethal limits.The research leverages artificial intelligence and high-resolution satellite imagery to link chronic thermal exposure to cover …
Do group interactions really require higher-order models?
June 15, 2026
A new research, published in Physical Review Research, brings a key contribution to a current and intense scientific debate on the modeling of group interactions and the use and abuse of complex mathematical frameworks to predict collective behavior.The findings, developed …
A touch of chaos can help artificial intelligence learn faster
May 25, 2026
The study, published in Physical Review Research, shows that neural networks can train faster when their learning dynamics operate at the onset of chaotic behavior, balancing exploration and exploitation during optimization.The study was carried out by researchers at the Institute …
A new computational tool captures hidden group dynamics in complex systems
May 11, 2026
The study, published in PLOS ONE, introduces THOI, an open-source Python library that dramatically accelerates the analysis of collective patterns in complex systems that are missed by conventional pairwise methods.The research is the result of interdisciplinary collaboration between the Instituto …