Quantum systems in the condensed phase often show complex behaviors. This is due to a memory effect called non-Markovianity. Unlike its simpler, memoryless counterpart, non-Markovianity makes these systems harder to understand. Many chemical systems have shown signs of this complex behavior through computer simulations. However, the exact role of memory in these dyna...
Managing inventory is tricky when demand is all over the place. This is especially true for intermittent demand, where sales can spike or drop unexpectedly. This unpredictability can lead to lost sales or excess stock, both of which are costly. The key to handling this is finding the right inventory policy. To tackle this issue, a smart approach using Markov pro...
In the world of healthcare, managing patient data efficiently is crucial. This is where blockchain technology comes into play. Blockchain is not just about cryptocurrencies. It offers a range of benefits such as improved accessibility, reliability, and data security. These features make it a strong candidate for enhancing healthcare systems. Blockchain's potential i...
Chemists have found a clever way to add boron to certain types of molecules. They used a special copper-based catalyst to make this happen. This catalyst is made with a bulky guanidine ligand. It is a type of molecule that helps the copper do its job. This process is called protoborylation. It is a fancy word for adding a boron-hydrogen bond to a molecule. The proce...
Let's zoom in on the Xi'an metropolitan area in western China. From 2010 to 2020, researchers noticed an interesting pattern: the city's population clustering first went up, then came down. This was a bit different from other cities like Nanjing or Wuhan, which had higher clustering. All these cities were checked using some smart tools like kernel density estimation ...