Brian Beckage (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Brian Beckage, a professor with joint appointments in UVM’s Department of Plant Biology and Computer Science, and a co-author of the study, says the study’s results reflect the nature of complex systems. Credit Joshua Brown Usage Restrictions Only to be used in articles about this research 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.