Could a Math Formula Save Species from Extinction?
Photo via trindade.joao Researchers have found that the loss of a key species in an ecosystem can cause a cascade effect with many other species dying off as well. However, Northwestern University physics professor Adilson Motter and his student, Sagar Sahasrabudhe are working on a theory illustrating that a mathematical understanding of how species rely upon, and react to, other species can show us if and when species will go extinct, and provide the information necessary to prevent those extinctions. Could using math help us conserve species?… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Could a Math Formula Save Species from Extinction?
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