Uncovering the Hidden Order in Chaotic Crowds
Have you ever been stuck in a seemingly never-ending crowd? You might have been stuck in a chaotic crowd without even realizing it. Scientists have recently discovered a hidden lane of chaotic crowds that could explain why this happens.
The new study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that crowds naturally form a lane-like structure when they move. This lane is different from the usual orderly flow of pedestrians we observe in a typical crowd. Instead, it’s a chaotic lane with random fluctuations in density and speed. The researchers believe this hidden lane of chaotic crowds could be the reason why we sometimes get stuck in a crowd that never ends.
source: Phys.org