Industry Agenda

The COVID-19 economy: does it mean the end of globalization?

COVID-19 could cause a drop of 13 to 32% in world merchandise trade this year, according to the World Trade Organization. Has globalization passed its peak?

Felix Richter · Statista 29 May 2020

COVID-19

This Michelin-starred restaurant is feeding thousands of New Yorkers during coronavirus

Eleven Madison Park, named World's Best Restaurant in 2017, has transformed into a charity kitchen to prepare 3,000 meals a day for those in need.

Roselle Chen · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 28 May 2020

Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture

America's drive-in movie theatres are making a comeback during COVID-19

Drive-in movie theatres are seeing a boost in the coronavirus crisis, as safe ways for people to get the cinema experience.

Nathan Layne · Reuters 28 May 2020

COVID-19

28 million elective surgeries may be cancelled worldwide: how non-COVID-19 medical care is suffering

A backlog of operations that have been postponed due to COVID-19 could take almost a year to clear, new research shows.

Emma Charlton 27 May 2020

COVID-19

This wearable tech is being used by care homes to stem outbreaks of COVID-19

Smart wristbands, using tech from CarePredict, can monitor contact between patients in US care homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Paresh Dave · Reuters 26 May 2020

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

This was the year automation started taking over the workforce

A study finds that robots in the workplace are driving employment inequality. Jobs are being lost at a far higher rate than opportunities are available.

Peter Dizikes · MIT News 26 May 2020

COVID-19

An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist explain: how to stay safe when flying

An exposure scientist and infectious disease epidemiologist walk readers through what to consider and how to minimize risks when it comes to air travel.

Paloma Beamer and Kacey Ernst · The Conversation 25 May 2020

COVID-19

How 2 out of every 5 jobs lost during COVID-19 may not come back

Only three new jobs are created for every 10 layoffs caused by coronavirus, according to new research by the University of Chicago.

University of Chicago · Futurity 25 May 2020

Cybersecurity

Behind the firewall: a discussion on the evolution of cybersecurity in the utility industry

The utility sector is being transformed - and this has opened it up to a new range of cyber-threats.Here, two industry experts discuss this new paradigm.

Andrew Gumbiner 22 May 2020

COVID-19

Here are the 5 ways your working life will change after the pandemic

As many of us adjust to working remotely, the future of the workplace could change forever. From commuting to video calls, here's 5 trends will shape life after coronavirus.

Dave Cook · The Conversation 18 May 2020

COVID-19

U.S. companies discover the dark side of a COVID-19 business boom

As orders increase, some U.S. companies are contending with increased complexity and costs, as they try to increase output and keep workers safe.

Timothy Aeppel · Reuters 17 May 2020

COVID-19

Wildlife tourism in the pandemic: what will happen to the parks, staff and animals?

As COVID-19 halts nature-based tourism worldwide, employees and their communities are struggling to stay afloat - and could even become prey to criminal networks.

Nita Bhalla and Harry Jacques · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 13 May 2020

Supply Chain and Transport

How green stimulus measures could fuel the decarbonization of shipping

When deciding on policies and stimulus measures to kickstart the global economy, policymakers should invest in the shipping industry's green transition.

Johannah Christensen and Anthony Hobley 12 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: what is the R number?

Governments are monitoring it closely to decide whether to lift their lockdowns. But what actually is the “reproduction number”, and how do we keep it low?

Peter Beech 08 May 2020

Drones

How drones are helping to battle COVID-19 in Africa – and beyond

Medical delivery drones have been supplying clinics in Africa for several years. Now they’re being deployed in the fight against coronavirus and are being trialed in the US.

Harry Kretchmer 08 May 2020

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