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Some Communities Dependent upon Few Species

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Physics 5, 98 (2012) – Published August 31, 2012
Some ecological communities may be acutely sensitive to the survival of certain key species, thanks to the details of the species’ interdependence, according to simulations.
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Tracking Down an Epidemic’s Source

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Physics 5, 89 (2012) – Published August 10, 2012
Researchers find the source of an epidemic using relatively little information. Their technique could also help authorities track down contamination in water systems or locate problems in electrical grids.
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The Physics of Loners

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Phys. Rev. Focus 10, 10 (2002) – Published September 3, 2002
Condensed matter physics could offer insights into human cooperation.