As Giovanni Petri shared with #NGN, sperm whales and humans have more in common than we think. Their coordinated support during a calf’s birth shows survival has driven strong social ties, even beyond kin. news.northeastern.edu/2026/03/26/s... @lordgrilo.bsky.social @projectceti.bsky.social

Whales display behavior typically seen in humans, new research shows

Scientists captured the first detailed footage of a sperm whale birth and found it was not just a family affair.

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Dengue isn’t just a health issue, it’s an economic one. Research by co-author Michael Johansson shows epidemic years can cost Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, over $1B (1% GDP)! news.northeastern.edu/2026/03/30/d...

Research reevaluates the economic burden of dengue on Puerto Rico

Research posits a new estimate for the economic burden placed on Puerto Rico by dengue fever, identifying a vast number of unreported cases.

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A moment of pride at the Network Science Institute! Two PhD students earned Northeastern’s Outstanding PhD Student Awards: Clara Bay (Research) and Guangyuan Weng (Teaching). Their impact, dedication, and excellence inspire our community. Congratulations! 🏆👏 @clarabay.bsky.social @gweng.bsky.social

The March–April 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘚𝘐 is out! From Westminster to the Caribbean, explore research spanning policy, public health, and complex systems. Celebrate award-winning students, and meet rising scholars Also... 📅 NetSci 2026 is in Boston & registration is open! www.linkedin.com/pulse/notes-...

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: From Lab to the Lords, Riccardo Di Clemente's Week at Westminster What happens when a data scientist who decodes city life through millions of phones traces and credit card transacti...

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A new review, 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in the 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, surveys recent advances & applications. As richer data emerge, multilayer approaches are key to capturing real-world complexity & moving toward more predictive models. tinyurl.com/ys53e3cu

Multilayer network science: theory, methods, and applications

Abstract. Multilayer network science has emerged as a central framework for analysing interconnected and interdependent complex systems. Its relevance has

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As we look ahead to the next academic year, join one of five live info sessions for our MS in Complex Network Analysis, led by @jkbren.bsky.social (Brennan Klein). Learn about concentrations, experiential learning, and career paths. Register and share with anyone interested. tinyurl.com/2dsncmjs

Quest’oggi arriva in edicola il numero di maggio de Le Scienze. Al suo interno, trovate un mio articolo sulla Network Science. Dal modello di Grafo Aleatorio fino agli HONs, passando per leggi a potenza, epidemie e network temporali. Disponibile anche al link 🔗: www.lescienze.it/riviste/2026...

Our new paper on searching the space of hypergraphs to solve constrained combinatorial optimization problem is out. This was joint work with Guilherme Ferraz de Arruda, Wan He, Nasimeh Heydaribeni, Tara Javidi, and Yamir Moreno. communities.springernature.com/posts/buildi...

Building More Resilient Teams: A Mathematical Approach Using Hypergraphs

When organizations need to assign people to projects, they face a fundamental challenge: how can they form teams that continue to function if someone becomes sick, leaves the company, or is otherwise ...

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In an interview with Northeastern Global News, #NetSI Csaba Both and @barabasi.bsky.social discuss their 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 study on physical networks and whether 1940s minimization principles explain neural growth. news.northeastern.edu/2026/01/07/s...

How string theory helped solve a mystery of the brain’s architecture

Using the same math deployed in string theory, network scientists have solved a standing mystery about the brain’s architecture.

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The latest issue of 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙄 @nunetsi.bsky.social is live, with plenty of updates from across the Network Science Institute community. us12.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

As 2025 ends, consider supporting NetSI with an end-of-year gift. Every donation fuels groundbreaking research, empowers students, and supports the next generation of interdisciplinary problem-solvers. Thank you for helping us drive curiosity, collaboration, and impact. 💛 tinyurl.com/4mus5ras

📣 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🗓️ New deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (anywhere on Earth) 👉 Find abstract requirements, conference topics, and submission instructions here: www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs... We can’t wait to see your contributions! 🚀

Our review on multilayer network science is out on the arXiv. Thanks to all collaborators of the AccelNet MultiNet project, great working with you all 🙏 @alexvespi.bsky.social @ymoreno.bsky.social @lordgrilo.bsky.social @anduviera.bsky.social @baronca.bsky.social arxiv.org/abs/2511.23371

Multilayer network science: theory, methods, and applications

Multilayer network science has emerged as a central framework for analysing interconnected and interdependent complex systems. Its relevance has grown substantially with the increasing availability of...

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⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵! NetSci 2026 abstract submissions close Dec 19 — just around the corner. If you’re doing exciting work in network science (theory, computation, or applications), this is your chance to share it with a global community. 📅 Submit by Dec 19 🔗 www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs...

“Epydemix: An open-source Python package for epidemic modeling with integrated approximate Bayesian calibration” is now published in PLOS Computational Biology. 🎉 Paper: journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol... New step-by-step tutorials have been released on the Epydemix website: www.epydemix.org

Epydemix: An open-source Python package for epidemic modeling with integrated approximate Bayesian calibration

We present Epydemix, an open-source Python package for the development and calibration of stochastic compartmental epidemic models. The framework supports flexible model structures that incorporate de...

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At the 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 at Northeastern University–Oakland, Tina Eliassi-Rad highlighted how real gains in human effectiveness will come from collaborating with AI. Her keynote explored AI’s impact on jobs and the environment & the promise of true human–AI partnership news.northeastern.edu/2025/11/24/h...

Future computer scientists urged to embrace AI collaboration

Northeastern University Professor Tina Eliassi-Rad met with students on the Oakland campus to discuss concerns about AI.

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💥 Northeastern University in Boston is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Network Science & Communication! Joint appointment with Communication Studies & College of Science. Review of applications begins 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Please share!! northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...

✨ Excited to announce 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗬𝗲𝗼𝗹 (𝗬𝗬) 𝗔𝗵𝗻 as a NetSci 2026 Plenary Speaker! A leading network and data scientist, YY explores how complex systems shape behavior, cognition, and discovery. Stay tuned for more speaker updates as we build toward an inspiring NetSci 2026! ✨ www.netsci2026.com/speakers

New study by @iaciac.bsky.social + co-authors and published on 𝘯𝘱𝘫 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 models global cuisines as networks of ingredient pairings, revealing unique culinary signatures and patterns, with AI models able to identify a cuisine from just a few recipes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The networks of ingredient combinations as culinary fingerprints of world cuisines - npj Science of Food

npj Science of Food - The networks of ingredient combinations as culinary fingerprints of world cuisines

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Happy to announce the 2nd edition of our Summer School in Computational Social Science that will take place in the beautiful Villa del Grumello on Lake Como between June 22-26, 2026! *** DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 15, 2026 (firm deadline) *** More details here: css2.lakecomoschool.org

We’ve just released Epistorm-Mix, a new open dataset on how people in the U.S. mix across ages and settings in the post-COVID era. 📊 Contact-level data + contact matrices Built for epidemic modeling & forecasting Fully open data & code 🔗 www.epistorm.org/data/epistor...

We are excited to share the NetSci Conference announcement of its 1st plenary speakers! 🥁 🥁 Two pioneers—one stage: 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘇 will reflect on the ideas that shaped their work and transformed our field in a joint keynote! NetSci 2026: tinyurl.com/4jdxb4kv

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟴! Submit your Satellite proposal for NetSci 2026. Details on how to apply, the review process, and organizer responsibilities are at the link below. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the program! 👉 tinyurl.com/42sru6kz

🔈 *Call for Participation* 🔈 Italian Conference on Computational Social Science – CS2Italy May 19-21, 2026 in Torino, Italy Premier venue for Computational Social Science in Italy: #sociology #polisci #economics #netsci #complexsystems ++ Submit your abstract by Jan 15: cs2italy.org plz reshare

I’m honored and happy to receive the EPS-SNPD prize. Congratulations to my fellow awardees, I’m humbled to be in their company. Science is a team sport, and I’m infinitely grateful to my colleagues, collaborators, and students. This is a recognition to our team work. I’m grateful and energized🙏

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Congratulations to @alexvespi.bsky.social for being awarded the EPS SNPD Prize 2025, in recognition of his seminal contributions to the statistical physics of complex networks and for unveiling the universal principles governing epidemic spreading and information diffusion. eps.org/eps-snpd-pri...

🎉 ISI Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Lagrange Prize – CRT Foundation Edition 2025 has been awarded to Professor Iyad Rahwan @iyadrahwan.bsky.social, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin!

#NetSI_Sport duo, Brennan Klein & Maddalena Torricelli, joined SOURCE—Northeastern’s 2025 Showcase for Undergraduate Research—sharing a new project at the crossroads of sports, networks, and data science, soon launching as a Master’s course in Spring '26! 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddkc8vf @jkbren.bsky.social

Continuing our network visualization series. Research has long focused on a few related disorders—but genetics now reveals links across nearly all diseases. The HDN, developed by @barabasi.bsky.social maps genetic connections between disorders, offering a genome-wide roadmap for future discoveries.

📌 Save the Date! The flagship conference of the Network Science Society - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - is coming to Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Prepare to share ideas, discoveries & challenges in network science. Registration opens soon! 🔗 www.netsci2026.com

Stay connected with @netsciconf.bsky.social! 💬 Follow us for speaker news, deadline reminders, event highlights & community updates. Don’t miss a moment—join the conversation! 👇 LinkedIN: tinyurl.com/5n7hv5pr IG: tinyurl.com/hjbjam2a X: x.com/NetSciConf Web: www.netsci2026.com