Examining years of research of their own and from others, the authors conclude that social networks, both offline and online, are crucial in understanding everything from voting patterns to the spread of disease.

CNN: Obesity, STDs flow in social networks

Now the circumstances under which these stars formed could lead to patterns in how they are spread throughout space that astronomers could soon detect.

MSN: We could soon detect the first stars in our universe

Tracking the spread of the HIV virus, the author finds familiar patterns in different countries.

CNN: MAPPING A SOCIAL SCOURGE

The effects of rising global temperatures are widespread and costly: more severe storms, rising seas, species extinctions, and changes in weather patterns that will alter food production and the spread of disease.

NPR: PROMISES, PROMISES: Climate Change

Closed door offices spread out over multiple floors with a lack of social gathering places often create communication patterns that are equivalent to remote working.

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