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A new preprint by Adrian Zachariae explores how network structure influences evolutionary dynamics in asexual populations, revealing how mutation rates and spatial topology interact to shape adaptation.

Dirk Brockmann has received the Education and Outreach Award from the International Society for Artificial Life (ISAL). The award was presented during the ALIFE 2025 conference in Kyoto, Japan, and recognizes his innovative science communication project Complexity Explorables.

A new study by Kamil Fuławka and colleagues shows that self-reported intolerance of uncertainty does not align with observable decision-making behavior, highlighting the need for more precise definitions and experimental approaches.

A new study by Sami Nenno investigates whether German public broadcasting amplifies misinformation or acts as a gatekeeper, analyzing fact-checks and more than 1,000 news and talk show episodes.

Our colleague Kamil Fulawka is first author of a new preprint showing how large language models can be used to understand the psychology of risky choice by analyzing participants’ free-text explanations.

Our colleague Annika Rose is the lead author of a new preprint analyzing the largest dataset on sleep ever collected in Germany, revealing regional and seasonal differences in sleep patterns.

How can science keep up in a world where catchy headlines and emotional soundbites dominate the public debate? In a recent interview, SynoSys Director Dirk Brockmann shares his take, and it’s both clear-eyed and hopeful.

We usually associate evolution with fierce competition: the strong overpower the weak, the fast outrun the slow, and only the best make it to the finish line. “Survival of the fittest” – that’s how the story goes.

Philipp Lorenz-Spreen’s powerful talk at re:publica 2025 explores the spiral of attention and platform power—and how we might break free.

© [AI] ChatGPT / MPG adapted from the press release The research team systematically replicated the methodology of the original study and used an updated dataset with studies up to March 2024.