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COVID-19
Fitness apps grew by nearly 50% during the first half of 2020, study finds
As a consequence of lockdown measures in COVID-19, the closure of gyms sparked an increase of the number of fitness apps being downloaded worldwide.
COVID-19
This Thai airline opened a restaurant serving in-flight meals craved by customers
Thailand's national airport has opened up a plane-themed restaurant for customers who are craving in-flight meals after months of travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Drones
Race for the skies: three factors that could decide drone delivery domination
As Amazon enters the fray, the race is now on for domination of the drone delivery market. Here are 3 questions that will determine the winners and losers.
Mental Health
These are the countries where children are most satisfied with their lives
From relationships to body image, a happy childhood is influenced by multiple factors.
Internet of Things
The rise and fall of internet pioneers - the websites that dominated the last 25 years
This animation gives a rundown of the most popular websites from 1993 until the present day, including names such as Google, Yahoo and Facebook.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
These products are driving the online sales boom during COVID-19
According to the Statista Consumer Market Outlook, online sales of consumer electronics, household appliances and apparel are among the fastest growing.
COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated shift to e-commerce by 5 years, new report says
According to new data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to e-commerce by roughly five years.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
From crop to cup: How coffee travels through its supply chain
In 2018 alone, 7.2 million tonnes of green coffee beans were exported, valued at $19.2 billion. This is how those beans make it into your morning brew.
COVID-19
Here are some of the innovative ways people are going on holiday during coronavirus
Unique and quirky holidays are proving popular in Europe as lockdowns ease, despite the gloomy outlook for international tourism.
COVID-19
'Do you really need to party?' WHO asks world's youth
The World Health Organization's emergencies chief, Dr Mike Ryan has urged young people to resist their party instincts in an effort to curb COVID-19 cases.
Future of Food
Quality coffee can boost local economies and benefit farmers – here’s how
Special training to maximize sustainable farming practices can help farmers grow higher quality coffees, boosting productivity and their economies.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Factory workers face a major COVID-19 risk. Here’s how AI can help keep them safe
As global manufacturers reopen their factories amid the coronavirus pandemic, find out how artificial intelligence tools can help prevent second-wave outbreaks.
COVID-19
The share of Americans in their 20s moving home is skyrocketing
COVID-19 has accelerated the trend of people in their 20s living with their parents in the US, resulting in a 5% increase since the start of the pandemic.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
COVID-19: These countries are most at risk from falling tourism
Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows which countries stand the most to lose from a global downturn in travel, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Systemic Racism
How the media and entertainment industry is addressing systemic racism
How advertising, consumer products, gaming, music, social media and sports companies are addressing systemic racism in their corporate culture and content.