Why do some systems collapse suddenly after what seems like a minor disturbance? A single transmission line failure can cascade into widespread blackouts. A delayed shipment can ripple through a ...

Beijing could crush Taiwan by knocking out the island’s key infrastructure nodes – amplifying its vulnerability exponentially like a “butterfly effect”, according to an article in the May issue of ...

Complex systems – from ecosystems and power grids to supply chains and social networks – can sometimes collapse or surge unexpectedly after minor disturbances. Why do some systems collapse suddenly ...