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A mathematical model characterizes different diseases caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa
Feb. 6, 2024
Researchers at the Institute of Cross-disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) have developed a mathematical model that characterizes the different diseases caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa.Xylella fastidiosa, a major plant pathogenic bacterium, has emerged as a global threat …
Ocean wave reflection by seagrass patterns may protect coasts against flooding
Dec. 21, 2023
New study shows that spatial patterns in seagrass meadows such as Posidonia oceanica can be explained by the interaction of seagrass growth and ocean wave reflection.The researchers propose that this mechanism may improve the capacity of these coastal ecosystems to …
On language preferences in multilingual societies
Nov. 15, 2023
Researchers at IFISC (UIB-CSIC) mathematically model linguistic ideologies to understand why some languages are spoken more than others.The study, published in Chaos, examines the influence of interaction between populations on linguistic dynamics. Researchers at the Institute for Cross-disciplinary Physics and …
Ciència a tot tren: A scientific route on rails from Palma to Sóller
Oct. 30, 2023
Scientists will give thematic micro-talks on their advances and research aimed at all audiences.The event, which is free and requires prior registration, will be held on Saturday, 11 November, from 10am to 5pm.The activity also includes visits to Sóller's main …
Heterogeneity leads to increased marine plankton blooms, model shows
Oct. 24, 2023
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that dilution and mixing of water patches with different properties can significantly increase plankton biomass growth in response to local nutrient injections.The approach used allows a deeper and more precise understanding of biophysical …
The language puzzle: how Physics helps unlock linguistic mysteries
June 22, 2023
The field of language dynamics, which applies physics to linguistics, is a relatively new interdisciplinary area of research. Physicists have successfully used their methods to study various aspects of language. By analyzing linguistic data and using mathematical models, physicists have …
Unveiling the role of Coulomb interactions in high-energy electron collisions
June 15, 2023
A group of three research teams, in which IFISC (UIB-CSIC) researcher Sungguen Ryu participated, have conducted groundbreaking experiments demonstrating that high-energy electrons repel each other upon collision in a beam splitter due to strong Coulomb interactions. These results clearly show …
The eminent scientist Margarita del Val will give a lecture at UIB on interdisciplinary research in epidemics
June 13, 2023
The CSIC Representation in the Balearic Islands, the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and the Institute of Cross-disciplinary Physics in Complex Systems (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) are organizing the lecture "Investigación interdisciplinar en epidemias desde la Plataforma de Salud Global del …
IFISC (UIB-CSIC) researchers present a new quantum method of pattern classification
June 1, 2023
Researchers at IFISC (UIB-CSIC) have proposed a novel method for pattern classification using a single nonlinear quantum oscillator instead of a lattice of spins (bits). The study, published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Letters, focuses on the implementation of …
New tool to predict the optimal time of intervention to control the nymphs of Philaenus spumarius, insect vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe
May 18, 2023
Researchers from two CSIC institutes developed a predictive tool that can help limit the populations of the main insect vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which causes diseases that seriously affect several key crops in our agriculture, such as olive …