Chapter 1. Online Resources
Predicting the H1N1 epidemic
Online Resource 1.1
The predicted spread of the H1N1 epidemics during 2009, representing the first successful real-time prediction of a pandemic [13]. The project, relying on data describing the struc- ture and the dynamics of the worldwide trans- portation network, foresaw that H1N1 will peak out in October 2009, in contrast with the expected January-February peak of influenza. This meant that the vaccines timed for Novem- ber 2009 were too late, eventually having lit- tle impact on the outcome of the epdemic. The success of this project shows the power of net- work science in facilitating advances in areas of key importance for humanity. Video courtesy of Alessandro Vespignani.
Connected
Online Resource 1.2
The trailer of the award winning documentary entitled Connected, directed by Annamaria Talas, offering an introduction into network science. It features the actor Kevin Bacon and several well-known network scientists.