Mathematical sociology means the use of mathematics for formulating sociological theory more precisely than can be done by less formal methods. The term thus refers to an approach to theory construction rather than to a substantive field of research or...

In mathematics (especially algebraic topology and abstract algebra), homology (in Greek homos = identical) is a certain general procedure to associate a sequence of abelian groups or modules with a given mathematical object such as a topological space...

Parent to child: "You grew almost an inch this month! If you keep growing that fast, how tall will you be when you're my age?" You are traveling with a child in a car. It's a long trip and you are passed by...

ABSTRACT During the initial phase of RecA-mediated recombination, known as the search for homology, a single-stranded DNA coated by RecA protein and a homologous double-stranded DNA have to perfectly align and pair. We designed a model for the homology search between short molecules,...

Our only-in-L.A. file got a little fatter in June when a Los Angeles exotic-car dealer sued DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz USA, tuner AMG, and AMG’s race shop, HWA GmbH, over a $1.7 million CLK-GTR roadster the dealer says traveled just 10 blocks—hey, nothing lasts forever—before losing oil...

It pays to be curious, to ask questions and seek answers.That's what Mary Masterman found out. From a very young age, Masterman, now 18, asked thought-provoking questions.When she was in the eighth grade, her father gave her a telescope. When she looked at stars and...