A new mathematical formula can identify scientific breakthroughs by mapping how they redirect history
A sophisticated mathematical formula now identifies scientific breakthroughs by measuring how far a discovery shifts the trajectory of future research away from the established knowledge it originally built upon.
Binghamton University researchers have developed a machine-learning technique to quantify disruptive innovation by analyzing 55 million papers and patents. The formula maps each work to two distinct points: the research it cites and the future work it inspires.
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