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Why some U.S. cities thrive while others decline: New study uncovers law of economic coherence of cities

Despite nearly two centuries of technological revolutions, U.S. cities follow a stable pattern that shapes their ability to diversify and reinvent themselves

24 September 2025

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Hospital Stays Among Migrants in Austria Much Lower Than Among Austrians

Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) analyzed 13 million inpatient hospital stays involving around 4 million individuals in Austria: Although about 20% of the population in Austria does not hold Austrian citizenship, this group accounts for only 9.4% of hospit...

20 August 2025

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Scientists Find a 'Speed Limit' for Innovation

Research shows that while connections between innovations speed discovery, they also sharply increase the risk of total system collapse – with the sweet spot for sustainable innovation proving surprisingly narrow.

5 August 2025

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What the Gods Want: New Book Explores Moralizing Religion from Prehistory to the Present Day

From ancient Egypt to the Hindu kingdoms of India and Indigenous America, the Seshat History of Moralizing Religion examines how religious systems evolved—and what they reveal about humanity

21 July 2025

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New Tool Maps Hidden Roles and Risks in Ecosystems

Data-driven approach reveals overlooked species at risk of extinction—and can help conservationists target their efforts more effectively

9 July 2025

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A “Balanced” Neighborhood Isn’t Always a Better One

A new study by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) questions a widely used urban planning strategy: mixing income groups to strengthen social cohesion. The results from Rotterdam show—balance, as it's currently defined, may be just an empty promise.

1 July 2025

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90-day tariff break risks major shipping disruption, says report

Vienna, May 27, 2025 — The surprisingly announced 90-day tariff pause in the trade war between the US and China could destabilize global maritime trade more than the tariff increases imposed so far. While the tariff shock almost completely paralyzed trade between the wor...

27 May 2025

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Segregation Fuels Faster Spread of Infectious Diseases

Using two major US data sets, new model reveals how deep social divides make entire communities—rich and poor alike—more vulnerable to infectious diseases

21 May 2025

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Who Really Calls the Shots in Crypto Decision-Making?

In one out of five DAOs, a single contributor held enough tokens to make decisions alone, according to a study from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH)—raising questions about how democratic these systems truly are.

29 April 2025

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Researchers find possible cause for increasing polarization

Between 2008 and 2010, polarization in society increased dramatically alongside a significant shift in social behavior: the number of close social contacts rose from an average of two to four or five people. The connection between these two developments could provide a f...

28 October 2025

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Why some U.S. cities thrive while others decline: New study uncovers law of economic coherence of cities

Despite nearly two centuries of technological revolutions, U.S. cities follow a stable pattern that shapes their ability to diversify and reinvent themselves

24 September 2025

News
Hospital Stays Among Migrants in Austria Much Lower Than Among Austrians

Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) analyzed 13 million inpatient hospital stays involving around 4 million individuals in Austria: Although about 20% of the population in Austria does not hold Austrian citizenship, this group accounts for only 9.4% of hospit...

20 August 2025

News
Scientists Find a 'Speed Limit' for Innovation

Research shows that while connections between innovations speed discovery, they also sharply increase the risk of total system collapse – with the sweet spot for sustainable innovation proving surprisingly narrow.

5 August 2025

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What the Gods Want: New Book Explores Moralizing Religion from Prehistory to the Present Day

From ancient Egypt to the Hindu kingdoms of India and Indigenous America, the Seshat History of Moralizing Religion examines how religious systems evolved—and what they reveal about humanity

21 July 2025

News
New Tool Maps Hidden Roles and Risks in Ecosystems

Data-driven approach reveals overlooked species at risk of extinction—and can help conservationists target their efforts more effectively

9 July 2025

News
A “Balanced” Neighborhood Isn’t Always a Better One

A new study by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) questions a widely used urban planning strategy: mixing income groups to strengthen social cohesion. The results from Rotterdam show—balance, as it's currently defined, may be just an empty promise.

1 July 2025

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90-day tariff break risks major shipping disruption, says report

Vienna, May 27, 2025 — The surprisingly announced 90-day tariff pause in the trade war between the US and China could destabilize global maritime trade more than the tariff increases imposed so far. While the tariff shock almost completely paralyzed trade between the wor...

27 May 2025

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Segregation Fuels Faster Spread of Infectious Diseases

Using two major US data sets, new model reveals how deep social divides make entire communities—rich and poor alike—more vulnerable to infectious diseases

21 May 2025

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Who Really Calls the Shots in Crypto Decision-Making?

In one out of five DAOs, a single contributor held enough tokens to make decisions alone, according to a study from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH)—raising questions about how democratic these systems truly are.

29 April 2025

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