John Toner, University of Oregon (IMAGE) University of Oregon Caption John Toner, a theoretical physicist at the University of Oregon, has developed a new equation that helps predict the impacts of births and deaths on flocking organisms. Credit Photo by Jim Barlow Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.