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6.18.24
Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws
6.18.24
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Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws
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6.5.24
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
6.5.24
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Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
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Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
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April 30, 2024
NetMob 2024 conference to take place October 7-9 in Washington, DC
NetMob 2024 conference to take place October 7-9 in Washington, DC
NetMob 2024 conference to take place October 7-9 in Washington, DC
Upcoming Events
July 17, 2024
Giovanni Petri to give a talk at the Berggruen Institute and the American Academy in Rome
Giovanni Petri to give a talk at the Berggruen Institute and the American Academy in Rome
Giovanni Petri to give a talk at the Berggruen Institute and the American Academy in Rome
Upcoming Events
June 25, 2024
Does traditional Chinese medicine work? Network science can help evaluate effectiveness, Northeastern researchers say
Does traditional Chinese medicine work? Network science can help evaluate effectiveness, Northeastern researchers say
Does traditional Chinese medicine work? Network science can help evaluate effectiveness, Northeastern researchers say
News Feature
June 5, 2024
Riccardo Di Clemente to give a lecture at the Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks
Riccardo Di Clemente to give a lecture at the Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks
Riccardo Di Clemente to give a lecture at the Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks
Announcement
May 1, 2024
Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Breaking News
April 30, 2024
Iacopo Iacopini will give a keynote speech at CompleNet24
Iacopo Iacopini will give a keynote speech at CompleNet24
Iacopo Iacopini will give a keynote speech at CompleNet24
Announcement
April 25, 2024

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Sep 10, 2024
Harris-Trump debate: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to say
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Sep 10, 2024
Nearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids, Northeastern-led research says
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NGN
Aug 12, 2024
Northeastern’s Network Science Institute in London is hosting international conference returning to UK for first time in 15 years
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NGN
Aug 6, 2024
Harris picks Walz for VP: How social media savvy and cable TV shape voter perception
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NGN
Aug 6, 2024
What Do Pommel Horse Guy and Jeff Bezos Have in Common? The Same Secret to Success
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Aug 5, 2024
‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
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NGN
Jul 23, 2024
With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?
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NGN
Jul 23, 2024
How Northeastern researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms
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Harris-Trump debate: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to say
Harris-Trump debate: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to say
News Feature
September 10, 2024
Nearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids, Northeastern-led research says
Nearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids, Northeastern-led research says
News Feature
September 10, 2024
Northeastern’s Network Science Institute in London is hosting international conference returning to UK for first time in 15 years
Northeastern’s Network Science Institute in London is hosting international conference returning to UK for first time in 15 years
News Feature
August 12, 2024
Harris picks Walz for VP: How social media savvy and cable TV shape voter perception
Harris picks Walz for VP: How social media savvy and cable TV shape voter perception
News Feature
August 6, 2024
What Do Pommel Horse Guy and Jeff Bezos Have in Common? The Same Secret to Success
What Do Pommel Horse Guy and Jeff Bezos Have in Common? The Same Secret to Success
News Feature
August 6, 2024
‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
News Feature
August 5, 2024
With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?
With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?
News Feature
July 23, 2024
How Northeastern researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms
How Northeastern researchers are helping predict the outbreak of bird flu on US dairy farms
News Feature
July 23, 2024
With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say
With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say
News Feature
July 21, 2024
Expert says ‘big chunk’ of Project 2025 could become policy during second Trump presidency
Expert says ‘big chunk’ of Project 2025 could become policy during second Trump presidency
News Feature
July 18, 2024
NetMob 2024 conference to take place October 7-9 in Washington, DC
NetMob 2024 conference to take place October 7-9 in Washington, DC
Upcoming Events
July 17, 2024
Hunting for AI bots? These four words could do the trick
Hunting for AI bots? These four words could do the trick
News Feature
July 14, 2024
How will the assassination attempt of former President Trump impact the Republican National Convention?
How will the assassination attempt of former President Trump impact the Republican National Convention?
News Feature
July 13, 2024
Biden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says
Biden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says
News Feature
July 9, 2024
Member Spotlight: An Interview with Briony Swire-Thompson
Member Spotlight: An Interview with Briony Swire-Thompson
News Feature
June 28, 2024
Northeastern hosts ACM Collective Intelligence Conference 2024
Northeastern hosts ACM Collective Intelligence Conference 2024
News Feature
June 27, 2024
Giovanni Petri to give a talk at the Berggruen Institute and the American Academy in Rome
Giovanni Petri to give a talk at the Berggruen Institute and the American Academy in Rome
Upcoming Events
June 25, 2024
Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws
Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws
News Feature
June 18, 2024
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
News Feature
June 5, 2024
Does traditional Chinese medicine work? Network science can help evaluate effectiveness, Northeastern researchers say
Does traditional Chinese medicine work? Network science can help evaluate effectiveness, Northeastern researchers say
News Feature
June 5, 2024
Northeastern distinguished professor Alessandro Vespignani, a native of Rome, spoke at the celebration of the Italian National Day held jointly by the university and the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.
Northeastern distinguished professor Alessandro Vespignani, a native of Rome, spoke at the celebration of the Italian National Day held jointly by the university and the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.
News Feature
June 2, 2024
How do birds communicate? Northeastern network science models are opening up new possibilities for experts
How do birds communicate? Northeastern network science models are opening up new possibilities for experts
News Feature
May 21, 2024
Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way
Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way
News Feature
May 15, 2024
More researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conference
More researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conference
News Feature
May 14, 2024
Northeastern network science professor Albert-László Barabási elected to National Academy of Sciences
Northeastern network science professor Albert-László Barabási elected to National Academy of Sciences
Announcement
May 6, 2024
Riccardo Di Clemente to give a lecture at the Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks
Riccardo Di Clemente to give a lecture at the Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks
Announcement
May 1, 2024
Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Albert-László Barabási is elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Breaking News
April 30, 2024
Iacopo Iacopini will give a keynote speech at CompleNet24
Iacopo Iacopini will give a keynote speech at CompleNet24
Announcement
April 25, 2024
Chris Riedl will deliver a keynote speech on Collective Intelligence at NetSci 2024
Chris Riedl will deliver a keynote speech on Collective Intelligence at NetSci 2024
Announcement
April 25, 2024
Ginkgo Bioworks aims to use AI to predict measles outbreaks, thanks to the Gates Foundation
Ginkgo Bioworks aims to use AI to predict measles outbreaks, thanks to the Gates Foundation
News Feature
April 10, 2024
An upcoming conference explores how we work better together
An upcoming conference explores how we work better together
Announcement
March 25, 2024
Riccardo Di Clemente has been chosen as an exhibitor at the UK's national showcase of data science and artificial intelligence.
Riccardo Di Clemente has been chosen as an exhibitor at the UK's national showcase of data science and artificial intelligence.
Announcement
March 19, 2024
Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says
Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says
News Feature
March 15, 2024
Northeastern and NetSI host the first annual meeting for the Epistorm Innovation Center
Northeastern and NetSI host the first annual meeting for the Epistorm Innovation Center
Announcement
February 28, 2024
Art philanthropy in the US is localized and depends on prestige of the art organization, Northeastern study finds
Art philanthropy in the US is localized and depends on prestige of the art organization, Northeastern study finds
News Feature
January 18, 2024
Who believes ‘fake news’? Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, research says
Who believes ‘fake news’? Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, research says
News Feature
January 12, 2024
Northeastern scientists build AI that can predict a person’s life (and death)
Northeastern scientists build AI that can predict a person’s life (and death)
News Feature
December 31, 2023
A new AI model can predict human lifespan, researchers say. They want to make sure it’s used for good
A new AI model can predict human lifespan, researchers say. They want to make sure it’s used for good
News Feature
December 19, 2023
What should stay open during the next pandemic? New model weighs protecting public health and the economy
What should stay open during the next pandemic? New model weighs protecting public health and the economy
News Feature
November 16, 2023
Albert-Laszlo Barabasi and Alessandro Vespignani named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate™
Albert-Laszlo Barabasi and Alessandro Vespignani named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate™
Announcement
November 15, 2023
Tina Eliassi-Rad became the recipient of the Joseph E. Aoun Professorship
Tina Eliassi-Rad became the recipient of the Joseph E. Aoun Professorship
Announcement
September 21, 2023
Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center
Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center
Announcement
September 19, 2023
Northeastern among sites chosen by CDC to establish ‘National Weather Service’ for infectious disease
Northeastern among sites chosen by CDC to establish ‘National Weather Service’ for infectious disease
News Feature
September 19, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Harrison Hartle for defending his Ph.D. dissertation on "Entropy and dynamics of random networks"!
Congratulations to Dr. Harrison Hartle for defending his Ph.D. dissertation on "Entropy and dynamics of random networks"!
Announcement
August 16, 2023
Are high-income earners more resistant to returning to the office?
Are high-income earners more resistant to returning to the office?
News Feature
August 3, 2023
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say
News Feature
July 28, 2023
Network Science Institute expansion to London creates new European hub for trail blazing academic field
Network Science Institute expansion to London creates new European hub for trail blazing academic field
News Feature
July 28, 2023
Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says
Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says
News Feature
July 27, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Miller successfully defends his doctoral dissertation.
Dr. Benjamin Miller successfully defends his doctoral dissertation.
Announcement
July 20, 2023
Northeastern professor wins prestigious award for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence
Northeastern professor wins prestigious award for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence
Announcement
July 7, 2023
NetSIntro: NetSI London Kick-off Meeting
NetSIntro: NetSI London Kick-off Meeting
Announcement
July 6, 2023
Americans in former Confederate states more likely to say violent protest against government is justified, 160 years after Gettysburg
Americans in former Confederate states more likely to say violent protest against government is justified, 160 years after Gettysburg
Op-Ed
June 28, 2023
More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution
More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution
News Feature
June 12, 2023
EAI and NetSI host a joint breakfast to kick off a seminar with Yann LeCun at Northeastern
EAI and NetSI host a joint breakfast to kick off a seminar with Yann LeCun at Northeastern
Announcement
May 24, 2023
New research pushes back against charge that Google search engine creates partisan ‘filter bubble’
New research pushes back against charge that Google search engine creates partisan ‘filter bubble’
News Feature
May 24, 2023
NetSI hosts the first Women in Network Science Collabathon on May 1-5th, 2023
NetSI hosts the first Women in Network Science Collabathon on May 1-5th, 2023
Announcement
April 28, 2023
COVID-19 prison releases exposed inequities in the US incarceration system, Northeastern researchers say
COVID-19 prison releases exposed inequities in the US incarceration system, Northeastern researchers say
News Feature
April 25, 2023
COVID pandemic increased racial disparities in US prison populations
COVID pandemic increased racial disparities in US prison populations
News Feature
April 19, 2023
Pandemic may have been a setback for racial makeup of U.S. prisons
Pandemic may have been a setback for racial makeup of U.S. prisons
News Feature
April 19, 2023
Dr. Jessica Davis presents at the Rhodes Policy Summit on Pandemic Reflections
Dr. Jessica Davis presents at the Rhodes Policy Summit on Pandemic Reflections
Announcement
April 14, 2023
Evelyn Panagakou, Education, Outreach, and Diversity Coordinator at NetSI, is among the recipients of the Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award 2023
Evelyn Panagakou, Education, Outreach, and Diversity Coordinator at NetSI, is among the recipients of the Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award 2023
Announcement
March 30, 2023
NetSI PhD student Alyssa Smith awarded 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
NetSI PhD student Alyssa Smith awarded 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Announcement
March 29, 2023
Is the US ready for another pandemic? Northeastern scientist testifies to the need for greater preparedness
Is the US ready for another pandemic? Northeastern scientist testifies to the need for greater preparedness
News Feature
March 28, 2023
Alessandro Vespignani honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Alessandro Vespignani honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Announcement
March 2, 2023
Twitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just Bots
Twitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just Bots
News Feature
February 13, 2023
The Art of Connection, Albert-László Barabási
The Art of Connection, Albert-László Barabási
Announcement
February 8, 2023
Has your food been chemically altered? New database of 50,000 products provides answers
Has your food been chemically altered? New database of 50,000 products provides answers
News Feature
February 8, 2023
NetSI PhD student Moritz Laber appointed as a Junior Fellow at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna
NetSI PhD student Moritz Laber appointed as a Junior Fellow at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna
Announcement
January 31, 2023
Alessandro Vespignani recognized with the Lifetime AAAS Fellows Honor - one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community
Alessandro Vespignani recognized with the Lifetime AAAS Fellows Honor - one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community
Announcement
January 31, 2023
New highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariant won’t swamp US hospitals, Northeastern experts predict
New highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariant won’t swamp US hospitals, Northeastern experts predict
News Feature
January 23, 2023
Half Of China’s Population May Get Infected With Covid-19 In Next Few Months
Half Of China’s Population May Get Infected With Covid-19 In Next Few Months
News Feature
December 22, 2022
Republicans Had Higher Covid-19 Death Rates In The First Year Of The Pandemic, New Research Says
Republicans Had Higher Covid-19 Death Rates In The First Year Of The Pandemic, New Research Says
News Feature
December 5, 2022
Benjamin Miller was elevated to Senior Member status with the Association for Computing Machinery
Benjamin Miller was elevated to Senior Member status with the Association for Computing Machinery
Announcement
December 1, 2022
David Dawson II joins NetSI as a Senior Academic Program Manager
David Dawson II joins NetSI as a Senior Academic Program Manager
Announcement
November 28, 2022
Samuel Scarpino Plans To Take Northeastern’s Ai Program To New Heights
Samuel Scarpino Plans To Take Northeastern’s Ai Program To New Heights
Announcement
November 28, 2022
If Russia Uses Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine, An Aggressive Response By Us And Allies Gets Bipartisan Support, A Survey Shows
If Russia Uses Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine, An Aggressive Response By Us And Allies Gets Bipartisan Support, A Survey Shows
News Feature
November 23, 2022
David Lazer - The Extremely Early Mover
David Lazer - The Extremely Early Mover
News Feature
November 20, 2022
How to find joy and success as a late bloomer
How to find joy and success as a late bloomer
News Feature
November 18, 2022
Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Long Covid, According To New Research
Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Long Covid, According To New Research
News Feature
November 8, 2022
American Public Largely Supported The Fbi Search Of Mar-A-Lago, Donald Trump’s Estate, New Survey Finds
American Public Largely Supported The Fbi Search Of Mar-A-Lago, Donald Trump’s Estate, New Survey Finds
News Feature
October 24, 2022
Brennan Klein Speaks About Complexity & Inequity at the CCS2022 Workshop
Brennan Klein Speaks About Complexity & Inequity at the CCS2022 Workshop
Announcement
October 20, 2022
Dr. Stefan McCabe successfully defended his PhD dissertation
Dr. Stefan McCabe successfully defended his PhD dissertation
Announcement
October 20, 2022
Northeastern's Barabási Receives Prestigious Prize From The American Physical Society
Northeastern's Barabási Receives Prestigious Prize From The American Physical Society
Announcement
October 12, 2022
Two Northeastern professors to be featured in Greta Thunberg’s new book
Two Northeastern professors to be featured in Greta Thunberg’s new book
News Feature
October 11, 2022
Prof. Alessandro Vespignani appointed as new ISI Foundation President
Prof. Alessandro Vespignani appointed as new ISI Foundation President
News Feature
October 6, 2022
What are ultra-processed foods? What should I eat instead?
What are ultra-processed foods? What should I eat instead?
News Feature
September 27, 2022
Ukraine Wants the U.S. to Send More Powerful Weapons. Biden Is Not So Sure.
Ukraine Wants the U.S. to Send More Powerful Weapons. Biden Is Not So Sure.
News Feature
September 17, 2022
Northeastern Professor and Family Lead Camp for Disadvantaged Children in Native Transylvania
Northeastern Professor and Family Lead Camp for Disadvantaged Children in Native Transylvania
News Feature
September 9, 2022
Unprecedented Data Collection Project, ‘a Huge Missing Piece Of The Study Of The Internet,’ Now Underway
Unprecedented Data Collection Project, ‘a Huge Missing Piece Of The Study Of The Internet,’ Now Underway
News Feature
September 1, 2022
Tine Eliassi-Rad Adds Prestigious Award to Her Networks and AI Honors
Tine Eliassi-Rad Adds Prestigious Award to Her Networks and AI Honors
Announcement
August 22, 2022
Dr. Ryan Gallagher successfully defended his PhD dissertation
Dr. Ryan Gallagher successfully defended his PhD dissertation
Announcement
August 9, 2022
Navigating the grocery aisles with AI
Navigating the grocery aisles with AI
News Feature
July 21, 2022
Northeastern Becomes The First U.S.-Based Institution Of Higher Learning To Be Granted ‘University Title’ In England
Northeastern Becomes The First U.S.-Based Institution Of Higher Learning To Be Granted ‘University Title’ In England
Announcement
July 20, 2022
MultiNet 2022: Collabathon
MultiNet 2022: Collabathon
Announcement
July 18, 2022
MultiNet 2022: Future Directions in Multilayer Network Science
MultiNet 2022: Future Directions in Multilayer Network Science
Announcement
July 15, 2022
PhD dissertation defense - Dr. Syed Arefinul Haque
PhD dissertation defense - Dr. Syed Arefinul Haque
Announcement
July 15, 2022
How the Russian media spread false claims about Ukrainian Nazis
How the Russian media spread false claims about Ukrainian Nazis
News Feature
July 2, 2022
Has your food been chemically altered? New database of 50,000 products provides answers
Has your food been chemically altered? New database of 50,000 products provides answers
News Feature
May 25, 2022
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Announcement
May 17, 2022
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
Announcement
May 2, 2022
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
Announcement
May 2, 2022
Registration is still open for the CCEGN-5 workshop on June 6th-10th, 2022
Registration is still open for the CCEGN-5 workshop on June 6th-10th, 2022
Announcement
April 27, 2022
The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
News Feature
April 22, 2022
Roundtable on COVID-19 misinformation: the state of the research (Video)
Roundtable on COVID-19 misinformation: the state of the research (Video)
Past Event
April 13, 2022
Why counting vaccinated Americans doesn’t always add up
Why counting vaccinated Americans doesn’t always add up
Op-Ed
April 7, 2022
Ukraine’s volunteer online army: Meet the ‘cyber elves’ fighting Russian trolls on Facebook.
Ukraine’s volunteer online army: Meet the ‘cyber elves’ fighting Russian trolls on Facebook.
News Feature
March 24, 2022
Disinformation is not Just Fake News
Disinformation is not Just Fake News
News Feature
March 19, 2022
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
News Feature
March 5, 2022
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
News Feature
March 4, 2022
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
News Feature
March 2, 2022
Russian Disinformation Is Part of Its War Effort In Ukraine. How Can West Respond?
Russian Disinformation Is Part of Its War Effort In Ukraine. How Can West Respond?
Announcement
February 24, 2022
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
News Feature
February 21, 2022
To Mask or Not to Mask?
To Mask or Not to Mask?
News Feature
February 10, 2022
COVID-19 cases are dropping in the US. What comes after the omicron wave?
COVID-19 cases are dropping in the US. What comes after the omicron wave?
News Feature
February 9, 2022
Russian media spreading disinformation about US bioweapons as troops mass near Ukraine
Russian media spreading disinformation about US bioweapons as troops mass near Ukraine
News Feature
February 8, 2022
Recent Hacks in Ukraine Meant to 'Spread Chaos,' Minister Says
Recent Hacks in Ukraine Meant to 'Spread Chaos,' Minister Says
News Feature
January 28, 2022
As tensions soar over Ukraine, who is responsible for disinformation?
As tensions soar over Ukraine, who is responsible for disinformation?
News Feature
January 28, 2022
Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Tensions With Ukraine
Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Tensions With Ukraine
News Feature
January 25, 2022
Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?
Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?
Announcement
January 22, 2022
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
News Feature
January 11, 2022
When Will the Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon
When Will the Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon
Announcement
January 6, 2022
Omicron Moves Fast. Here's What That Means For The Next Few Weeks.
Omicron Moves Fast. Here's What That Means For The Next Few Weeks.
Announcement
December 16, 2021
Trollfare: How to Recognize and Fight Off Online Psyops
Trollfare: How to Recognize and Fight Off Online Psyops
Op-Ed
December 15, 2021
Will the Omicron Travel Restrictions Work?
Will the Omicron Travel Restrictions Work?
News Feature
December 4, 2021
Omicron variant questions mount–answers are on the way
Omicron variant questions mount–answers are on the way
News Feature
November 28, 2021
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
News Feature
November 27, 2021
CoMMLab Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Opportunity
CoMMLab Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Opportunity
Job posting
November 9, 2021
CoMMLab Lab Manager Job Opportunity
CoMMLab Lab Manager Job Opportunity
Job posting
November 9, 2021
Christoph Riedl named Runner-Up in INFORMS TIMES Best Paper 2021
Christoph Riedl named Runner-Up in INFORMS TIMES Best Paper 2021
Announcement
November 2, 2021
COVID-19 Isn't a Ghost Just Yet. But It May Be Getting There
COVID-19 Isn't a Ghost Just Yet. But It May Be Getting There
Announcement
October 28, 2021
New research shows how and when COVID-19 first spread to Massachusetts
New research shows how and when COVID-19 first spread to Massachusetts
News Feature
October 25, 2021
What Previous Covid-19 Waves Tell Us About the Virus Now
What Previous Covid-19 Waves Tell Us About the Virus Now
Announcement
October 23, 2021
The Collective Intelligence of Remote Teams
The Collective Intelligence of Remote Teams
Op-Ed
October 21, 2021
He predicted the widespread COVID-19 pandemic early on. Now he’s been knighted by the Italian government
He predicted the widespread COVID-19 pandemic early on. Now he’s been knighted by the Italian government
News Feature
September 27, 2021
Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, but more still need convincing, US survey finds
Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, but more still need convincing, US survey finds
News Feature
August 18, 2021
Why no one really knows how bad Facebook’s vaccine misinformation problem is
Why no one really knows how bad Facebook’s vaccine misinformation problem is
News Feature
August 16, 2021
Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids
Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids
News Feature
August 12, 2021
Public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, US survey shows, but holdouts remain deeply skeptical of the shots
Public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, US survey shows, but holdouts remain deeply skeptical of the shots
News Feature
August 3, 2021
Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows
Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows
News Feature
July 20, 2021
When Airbnbs Increase in a Neighborhood, So Does Crime. Here's Why.
When Airbnbs Increase in a Neighborhood, So Does Crime. Here's Why.
Announcement
July 16, 2021
The powers and perils of using digital data to understand human behaviour
The powers and perils of using digital data to understand human behaviour
Announcement
July 1, 2021
When can we say that the pandemic is over?
When can we say that the pandemic is over?
Announcement
June 15, 2021
All together now: the most trustworthy covid-19 model is an ensemble
All together now: the most trustworthy covid-19 model is an ensemble
News Feature
May 28, 2021
How Do We Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy?
How Do We Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy?
News Feature
May 28, 2021
U.S. Arrival of Highly Contagious Variant Draws CDC Scrutiny
U.S. Arrival of Highly Contagious Variant Draws CDC Scrutiny
Announcement
May 23, 2021
What do vaccine passports mean to you?
What do vaccine passports mean to you?
News Feature
May 17, 2021
NetSI is hiring Professional Research Scientists working on network science-related areas for a new Network Science Research program
NetSI is hiring Professional Research Scientists working on network science-related areas for a new Network Science Research program
Job posting
May 11, 2021
What’s Behind the Vaccine Slowdown?
What’s Behind the Vaccine Slowdown?
News Feature
May 11, 2021
Survey: Mothers more hesitant than fathers about coronavirus vaccines their children
Survey: Mothers more hesitant than fathers about coronavirus vaccines their children
News Feature
May 10, 2021
The Art Market Often Works in Secret. Here’s a Look Inside.
The Art Market Often Works in Secret. Here’s a Look Inside.
Op-Ed
May 7, 2021
Mothers are more reluctant to get their children vaccinated than fathers, U.S. survey shows
Mothers are more reluctant to get their children vaccinated than fathers, U.S. survey shows
News Feature
May 6, 2021
Mom Says No, But Dad Says Yes: The Split At Home Over Vaccinating The Kids
Mom Says No, But Dad Says Yes: The Split At Home Over Vaccinating The Kids
News Feature
May 6, 2021
CDC projects a 'sharp decline' in Covid cases in the U.S. by July
CDC projects a 'sharp decline' in Covid cases in the U.S. by July
Breaking News
May 5, 2021
How soon will the COVID-19 pandemic end? It depends.
How soon will the COVID-19 pandemic end? It depends.
News Feature
May 5, 2021
Digital Opening: BarabásiLab. Hidden Patterns at ZKM Center for Art and Media
Digital Opening: BarabásiLab. Hidden Patterns at ZKM Center for Art and Media
Upcoming Events
April 30, 2021
Sculpture meets science when Albert-László Barabási makes art from network patterns
Sculpture meets science when Albert-László Barabási makes art from network patterns
News Feature
April 29, 2021
Existing drugs may hold the key to curing COVID‑19
Existing drugs may hold the key to curing COVID‑19
News Feature
April 28, 2021
We know how to make AI work. How can we make it work fairly?
We know how to make AI work. How can we make it work fairly?
News Feature
April 26, 2021
Infectious Disease Forecaster Says COVID Cases Will Continue To Rise In Coming Weeks
Infectious Disease Forecaster Says COVID Cases Will Continue To Rise In Coming Weeks
Announcement
April 9, 2021
A 4th COVID-19 Surge May Be Starting. How Bad Could It Get?
A 4th COVID-19 Surge May Be Starting. How Bad Could It Get?
News Feature
April 2, 2021
Parents Are More Skeptical About Vaccines Thank Those Without Kids, New Study Finds
Parents Are More Skeptical About Vaccines Thank Those Without Kids, New Study Finds
Announcement
March 26, 2021
The Mathematics of How Connections Become Global
The Mathematics of How Connections Become Global
Announcement
March 17, 2021
#HashtagActivism: A Conversation with the winners of the 2020 McGannon Book Prize
#HashtagActivism: A Conversation with the winners of the 2020 McGannon Book Prize
Announcement
February 25, 2021
It’s Time for a National Pandemic Prediction Agency
It’s Time for a National Pandemic Prediction Agency
Announcement
February 3, 2021
Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns
Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns
Announcement
January 27, 2021
Want to Encourage Vaccinations? Don't Use Politicians, Says This New Study
Want to Encourage Vaccinations? Don't Use Politicians, Says This New Study
Announcement
January 26, 2021
A Covid-19 peak? Variants muddy forecasts for coming months
A Covid-19 peak? Variants muddy forecasts for coming months
Announcement
January 22, 2021
In a Divided Washington, Biden Has Some Paths to Unity, Northeastern Experts Say
In a Divided Washington, Biden Has Some Paths to Unity, Northeastern Experts Say
Announcement
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 Status? Doctors: "We Are in the Red Zone. We Need to Cross the Line.” But ...
COVID-19 Status? Doctors: "We Are in the Red Zone. We Need to Cross the Line.” But ...
Announcement
January 18, 2021
#HashtagActivism receives McGannon Book Award from Fordham University
#HashtagActivism receives McGannon Book Award from Fordham University
Announcement
January 14, 2021
Diseases Spread Differently, Region by Region. This Mathematical Model Shows How.
Diseases Spread Differently, Region by Region. This Mathematical Model Shows How.
Announcement
January 13, 2021
Associate Research Scientist position with MOBS Lab
Associate Research Scientist position with MOBS Lab
Job posting
January 12, 2021
Here’s why spite spreads in people–and thrives in politics
Here’s why spite spreads in people–and thrives in politics
News Feature
January 11, 2021
On Twitter, journalists and politicians have more credibility on vaccines than medical experts, study finds
On Twitter, journalists and politicians have more credibility on vaccines than medical experts, study finds
News Feature
January 11, 2021
What can we expect from the new mutation of the coronavirus?
What can we expect from the new mutation of the coronavirus?
Announcement
January 5, 2021
Make a heart-healthy resolution this year
Make a heart-healthy resolution this year
News Feature
January 4, 2021
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
News Feature
December 29, 2020
Many Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey Says
Many Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey Says
Announcement
December 11, 2020
Will more states follow California’s lead in adopting new COVID-19 lockdown measures?
Will more states follow California’s lead in adopting new COVID-19 lockdown measures?
News Feature
December 9, 2020
This scientist sees a way to spot the next pandemic
This scientist sees a way to spot the next pandemic
News Feature
December 3, 2020
Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?
Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?
News Feature
November 25, 2020
New Survey Tracks Rise in Activities That Spread COVID-19 in Massachusetts
New Survey Tracks Rise in Activities That Spread COVID-19 in Massachusetts
Announcement
November 14, 2020
The Vulnerable Can Wait. Vaccinate the Super-Spreaders First
The Vulnerable Can Wait. Vaccinate the Super-Spreaders First
News Feature
November 10, 2020
Third Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning Biden
Third Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning Biden
Announcement
October 29, 2020
DK-Lab members issued patent on super-scalable routing in telecommunication networks by USPTO
DK-Lab members issued patent on super-scalable routing in telecommunication networks by USPTO
Announcement
October 28, 2020
How Early Was COVID Spreading in Illinois?
How Early Was COVID Spreading in Illinois?
News Feature
October 27, 2020
The Science That Spans #MeToo, Memes, and Covid-19
The Science That Spans #MeToo, Memes, and Covid-19
News Feature
October 27, 2020
How New York’s missteps let Covid-19 overwhelm the US
How New York’s missteps let Covid-19 overwhelm the US
News Feature
October 22, 2020
These nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the election
These nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the election
News Feature
October 21, 2020
30M tweets about COVID-19, and not all of them contain the truth. Who’s spreading misinformation?
30M tweets about COVID-19, and not all of them contain the truth. Who’s spreading misinformation?
News Feature
October 21, 2020
Survey Finds COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting Faster, But Not For Everyone
Survey Finds COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting Faster, But Not For Everyone
Announcement
October 19, 2020
They're Modeling How the Pandemic Will Play Out - And What We Think About It
They're Modeling How the Pandemic Will Play Out - And What We Think About It
Announcement
October 15, 2020
Flu Season is Coming And COVID-19 Is Still Here. Can Disease Forecasts Tell Them Apart?
Flu Season is Coming And COVID-19 Is Still Here. Can Disease Forecasts Tell Them Apart?
Announcement
October 13, 2020
Coronavirus Hit the U.S. Long Before We Knew
Coronavirus Hit the U.S. Long Before We Knew
News Feature
October 8, 2020
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
Announcement
October 7, 2020
Why Does COVID-19 Hit Hard And Fast In Some Places, But Not Others?
Why Does COVID-19 Hit Hard And Fast In Some Places, But Not Others?
Announcement
October 5, 2020
Bill Gates: A three-part plan to eliminate Covid-19
Bill Gates: A three-part plan to eliminate Covid-19
News Feature
September 30, 2020
Networks Aren't Just for Servers: At NetSI, Multidisciplinary Researchers Investigate InterConnected Systems in Relation to Network Science
Networks Aren't Just for Servers: At NetSI, Multidisciplinary Researchers Investigate InterConnected Systems in Relation to Network Science
News Feature
September 30, 2020
Vindicated Covid-19 models warn pandemic is far from over
Vindicated Covid-19 models warn pandemic is far from over
News Feature
September 24, 2020
Alessandro Vespignani receives the 2020 Euler Award of the NetSci Society
Alessandro Vespignani receives the 2020 Euler Award of the NetSci Society
Announcement
September 23, 2020