Hidden 'funnels' let complex systems slip between stable states

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What happened

Many systems in nature can settle into several different stable states, with the final state depending on their starting conditions.

However, the boundaries separating these states are often far more complicated than they first appear.

Key facts

  • However, the boundaries separating these states are often far more complicated than they first appear.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:20:19 UTC.

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