Network Science Institute at Northeastern University

Solving problems in an interconnected world

The Network Science Institute at Northeastern University is a multi-disciplinary research community supporting innovative research and training in network science. ‍

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Latest publications

Misinformation and the Sins of Memory: False-Belief Formation and Limits on Belief Revision

Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

December 11, 2022

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Listening to Misinformation while Driving: Cognitive Load and the Effectiveness of (Repeated) Corrections

Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

September 12, 2023

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Correcting vaccine misinformation: A failure to replicate familiarity or fear-driven backfire effects

PLOS One

April 12, 2023

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Toolbox of individual-level interventions against online misinformation

Nature human behaviour

May 13, 2024

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Upcoming events

How Democracies Polarize: A Multilevel Perspective

From Prediction to Policy: Advancing Epidemic Model Evaluation and Scenario Analysis

AM Webinar: Complex Network Analysis MS Info Session

News

CHIP50 wins the 2025 Warren J. Mitofsky Innovators Award

CHIP50 wins the 2025 Warren J. Mitofsky Innovators Award

AI Risks for Democracy, the Economy, and Civil Rights

AI Risks for Democracy, the Economy, and Civil Rights

Downtown Boston is trying to find its post-pandemic identity. It’s fighting an uphill battle.

Downtown Boston is trying to find its post-pandemic identity. It’s fighting an uphill battle.

Featured media

Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

Celebrating Prof. Barabási's induction into the National Academy of Sciences

Celebrating Prof. Barabási's induction into the National Academy of Sciences

Network Science PhD Student Erik Weis receives prestigious PEAR Traineeship

Network Science PhD Student Erik Weis receives prestigious PEAR Traineeship

Northeastern students and faculty recognized for scholarship, research, leadership and innovation at 15th Academic Honors Convocation

Northeastern students and faculty recognized for scholarship, research, leadership and innovation at 15th Academic Honors Convocation

Spotlight: Collabathons, Advancing Network Science Through Collaborative Research Events

Spotlight: Collabathons, Advancing Network Science Through Collaborative Research Events

From politics to sports, Reddit conversations narrow and intensify before major events, new research finds

From politics to sports, Reddit conversations narrow and intensify before major events, new research finds

Daria Koshkina on "The Intersection of Art and Life"

Daria Koshkina on "The Intersection of Art and Life"

Cracking Sperm whale communication with AI

Cracking Sperm whale communication with AI

What Counts As Ultra-Processed Food? It’s Too Complicated.

What Counts As Ultra-Processed Food? It’s Too Complicated.

Northeastern University professors’ data art project will welcome guests to 2025 Venice Biennale

Northeastern University professors’ data art project will welcome guests to 2025 Venice Biennale

Latest publications

Upcoming talks

Alexander Siegenfeld

Clara Bay

Arianna Salazar-Miranda

Upcoming events

How Democracies Polarize: A Multilevel Perspective

From Prediction to Policy: Advancing Epidemic Model Evaluation and Scenario Analysis

AM Webinar: Complex Network Analysis MS Info Session

News

CHIP50 wins the 2025 Warren J. Mitofsky Innovators Award

CHIP50 wins the 2025 Warren J. Mitofsky Innovators Award

AI Risks for Democracy, the Economy, and Civil Rights

AI Risks for Democracy, the Economy, and Civil Rights

Downtown Boston is trying to find its post-pandemic identity. It’s fighting an uphill battle.

Downtown Boston is trying to find its post-pandemic identity. It’s fighting an uphill battle.

Featured media

Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

Celebrating Prof. Barabási's induction into the National Academy of Sciences

Celebrating Prof. Barabási's induction into the National Academy of Sciences

Network Science PhD Student Erik Weis receives prestigious PEAR Traineeship

Network Science PhD Student Erik Weis receives prestigious PEAR Traineeship

Northeastern students and faculty recognized for scholarship, research, leadership and innovation at 15th Academic Honors Convocation

Northeastern students and faculty recognized for scholarship, research, leadership and innovation at 15th Academic Honors Convocation

Spotlight: Collabathons, Advancing Network Science Through Collaborative Research Events

Spotlight: Collabathons, Advancing Network Science Through Collaborative Research Events

From politics to sports, Reddit conversations narrow and intensify before major events, new research finds

From politics to sports, Reddit conversations narrow and intensify before major events, new research finds

Daria Koshkina on "The Intersection of Art and Life"

Daria Koshkina on "The Intersection of Art and Life"

Cracking Sperm whale communication with AI

Cracking Sperm whale communication with AI

What Counts As Ultra-Processed Food? It’s Too Complicated.

What Counts As Ultra-Processed Food? It’s Too Complicated.

Northeastern University professors’ data art project will welcome guests to 2025 Venice Biennale

Northeastern University professors’ data art project will welcome guests to 2025 Venice Biennale

Latest publications

Upcoming talks

Alexander Siegenfeld

Clara Bay

Arianna Salazar-Miranda

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