network science

Northeastern network scientist part of international research group selected for $75M One Brave Idea Research Award

University Distinguished Professor Albert-László Barabási brings his expertise at modeling complex networks to an interdisciplinary research group focused on ending coronary heart disease.

by Thea Singer October 5, 2016

The growth of physics research, and its changing impact on our lives

Over the past century, the discipline of physics has expanded exponentially, crossing boundaries into areas as diverse as biology and engineering. Network scientists in the…

by Thea Singer December 14, 2015

World-renowned scholars launch Northeastern’s Network Science Institute

The Network Science Institute, home of the nation’s first doctoral program in network science, brings together an interdisciplinary team of renowned Northeastern scholars to plumb…

by Thea Singer November 6, 2015

Researchers develop a new tool to guide recovery from disasters

From a cyclone that knocked out swaths of the Indian Railways Network to the winter storms that brought the MBTA system to its knees, an…

by Thea Singer November 4, 2015

Cutting costs: Sustainability matters even in complex networks

Northeastern physicists Albert-László Barabási and Gang Yan reveal a measuring strategy that could guide scientists in controlling real-world complex systems.

by Thea Singer August 11, 2015

How to battle disease using Big Data

When it comes to fighting diseases in the 21st century, Big Data is becoming an integral weapon. At the forefront of this battle is world-renowned…

by Joe O'Connell May 20, 2015

3Qs: The aid response to Nepal

Nepal’s “harsh geography” will make the rescue and humanitarian aid efforts in response to the devastating earthquake rather challenging, but technology and social media are…

by Joe O'Connell May 4, 2015

New algorithm gives credit where credit is due

Assigning credit for science papers with multiple authors can sometimes be a challenge. But a paper from Northeastern's Center for Complex Network Research offers a…

by Joe O'Connell August 14, 2014

Groundbreaking research maps cultural history

New research from Northeastern’s Center for Complex Network Research presents a pioneering approach to understanding European and North American cultural history by mapping out the…

by News@Northeastern July 31, 2014

3Qs: Global impact of the Ebola outbreak

Northeastern professor and network scientist Alessandro Vespignani—a world-renowned expert who has developed computational models to predict the spread of disease—discusses the recent outbreak of Ebola…

by Angela Herring July 25, 2014