Some natural systems seem to effortlessly synchronise themselves, even in the face of heavy disturbances. A new study has found the factor that makes it possible.
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Senior Lecturer and Branco Weiss Fellow, University of Bristol
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Affiliate Guest in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Professor of Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering, Tau Beta Pi Eminent Engineer, University of South Florida
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Associate Professor of Complex Systems, University of Sydney
