Lead author Naoki Masuda (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption Naoki Masuda, professor of mathematics, is the lead author of a study that indentifies the best data points for prediciting tipping points across various systems. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki/University at Buffalo Credit Meredith Forrest Kulwicki/University at Buffalo Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.