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Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law

Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented

Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law
ScienceDaily — 16 June 2026
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Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented accuracy.

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